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William Gary Busey (; born June 29, 1944) is an American actor. He portrayed Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story (1978), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor. His other starring roles include A Star Is Born (1976), D.C. Cab (1983), Silver Bullet (1985), Eye of the Tiger (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), Hider in the House (1989), Predator 2 (1990), Point Break (1991), Under Siege (1992), The Firm (1993), Drop Zone (1994), Black Sheep (1996) and Lost Highway (1997).

Quick facts about Gary Busey

  • Full name: Gary Busey
  • Born: 1944-06-29
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q312081

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Who is Gary Busey?

William Gary Busey (; born June 29, 1944) is an American actor.

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Gary Busey was born on 1944-06-29.

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