Gary Busey

Acting

Gary Busey

Born 29 June 1944 · Goose Creek, Texas, USA · 82

William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an American film and stage actor and artist. He has appeared in over 120 films, as well as making regular appearances on Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, and Entourage. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 1978 for his role in The Buddy Holly Story.

Known for

Highlights

The Simpsons1989 · Series · Gary Busey (voice)
Lethal Weapon1987 · Film · Mr. Joshua
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas1998 · Film · Highway Patrolman
Lost Highway1997 · Film · Bill Dayton
Two and a Half Men2003 · Series · Gary Busey
Point Break1991 · Film · Agent Angelo Pappas

Filmography

Movies

130 films

Dead Janitors Club2026 · Film · George
The Gettysburg Address2025 · Film · John C. Calhoun (voice)
Trick and Treats2025 · Film · Pastor Joseph
Gingerdead Man: Murder-Thon2025 · Film · Millard Findlemeyer
Holy Cash2024 · Film · Actor
Reggie: A Millennial Depression Comedy2021 · Film · Trainer
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time2018 · Film · Wilford Wexler
Camp Manna2018 · Film · Jack Cujo Parrish
Mamaboy2016 · Film · Coach Dombrowski
Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens2016 · Film · Wilford Wexler
Candiland2016 · Film · Arnie/God
Bikini Model Academy2015 · Film · Uncle Seymore
Mansion of Blood2015 · Film · Zacharia
Entourage2015 · Film · Gary Busey
Confessions of a Womanizer2014 · Film · Gary
Behaving Badly2014 · Film · Chief Clark
Bounty Killer2013 · Film · Van Sterling
Matt's Chance2013 · Film · Bill
Piranha 3DD2012 · Film · Clayton
Hallettsville2009 · Film · Sheriff David Ketchum
Beyond The Ring2008 · Film · Tony De Luca
Maneater2007 · Film · Grady Barnes
Homo Erectus2007 · Film · Krutz
The Ultimate Fighter2007 · Film · Wizard
Succubus: Hell-Bent2007 · Film · Sentinel
The Hard Easy2006 · Film · Vinnie
Shut Up and Shoot!2006 · Film · Bob Katz
Dr. Dolittle 32006 · Film · Butch (voice)
Valley of the Wolves: Iraq2006 · Film · Doctor
Descansos2006 · Film · The Keeper
Crooked2006 · Film · John Rouse
Cloud 92006 · Film · Gary Busey
The Gingerdead Man2005 · Film · Millard Findlemeyer
Making of: The Gingerdead Man2005 · Film
Buckaroo2005 · Film · Dr. Brawn
Shade of Pale2005 · Film · Billings
Chasing Ghosts2005 · Film · Marcos Alfiri
No Rules2005 · Film · Leroy Little
Motocross Kids2004 · Film · Viper
El padrino: The Latin Godfather2004 · Film · Lars
Latin Dragon2004 · Film · Thorn
Ghost Rock2004 · Film · Jack Pickett
If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely2004 · Film · Mesdeg
Fallacy2004 · Film
Border Blues2004 · Film · LAPD medium Michael March
Frost: Portrait of a Vampire2003 · Film · Micah
Quigley2003 · Film · Archie Channing
Welcome 2 Ibiza2003 · Film · Cortez
The Prize Fighter2003 · Film · Whitey Ferguson
On the Edge2002 · Film · Felix
Hooded Angels2002 · Film · Sheriff
Sam & Janet2002 · Film · Bartender
Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice2002 · Film · Richmond Claremont
Down 'n Dirty2001 · Film · D. A. Mickey Casey
A Crack in the Floor2001 · Film · Tyler Trout
G-Men from Hell2000 · Film · Lt. Langdon
Two Shades of Blue2000 · Film · Jack Reynolds
Hot Boyz2000 · Film · Tully
Tribulation2000 · Film · Tom Canboro
No Tomorrow1999 · Film · Noah
Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang1999 · Film · The Hooded Fang
The Girl Next Door1999 · Film · Sheriff Larson
Soldier1998 · Film · Church
Detour1998 · Film · Mo Ginsburg
Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms1998 · Film · Otto Mazur
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas1998 · Film · Highway Patrolman
Rough Draft1998 · Film · Nelson Keece
Steel Sharks1997 · Film · Cmdr. Bill McKay
The Rage1997 · Film · Art Dacy
Plato's Run1997 · Film · Plato
Suspicious Minds1997 · Film · Vic Mulvey
Lethal Tender1997 · Film · Mr. Turner
Lost Highway1997 · Film · Bill Dayton
The Chain1996 · Film · Frank Morrisey
Sticks & Stones1996 · Film · Book's Dad
Black Sheep1996 · Film · Drake Sabitch
Carried Away1996 · Film · Major Nathan Wheeler
The Real Thing1996 · Film · Foreman
Man with a Gun1995 · Film · Jack Rushton
Drop Zone1994 · Film · Ty Moncrief
Warriors1994 · Film · Frank Vail
Chasers1994 · Film · Sergeant Vince Banger
Surviving the Game1994 · Film · Hawkins
Breaking Point1994 · Film · Dwight
South Beach1993 · Film · Lenny
Rookie of the Year1993 · Film · Chet Steadman
The Firm1993 · Film · Eddie Lomax
Under Siege1992 · Film · Commander Krill
Canvas1992 · Film · Ozzy Decker
The Player1992 · Film · Gary Busey
Chrome Soldiers1992 · Film · Jim 'Flash' Gordon
Wild Texas Wind1991 · Film · Justice Parker
Point Break1991 · Film · Agent Angelo Pappas
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys1991 · Film · Clint Hornby
Predator 21990 · Film · Peter Keyes
The Neon Empire1989 · Film · Frank Weston
Hider in the House1989 · Film · Tom Sykes
Act of Piracy1988 · Film · Ted Andrews
Bulletproof1988 · Film · Frank 'Bulletproof' McBain
Lethal Weapon1987 · Film · Mr. Joshua
Let's Get Harry1986 · Film · Jack
Half a Lifetime1986 · Film · Bart
Eye of the Tiger1986 · Film · Buck Matthews
Silver Bullet1985 · Film · Uncle Red
Insignificance1985 · Film · The Ballplayer
The Bear1984 · Film · Paul W. Bryant
D.C. Cab1983 · Film · Dell
Barbarosa1982 · Film · Karl Westover
Foolin' Around1980 · Film · Wes
Carny1980 · Film · Frankie
The Set-Up1978 · Film
Big Wednesday1978 · Film · Leroy "The Masochist" Smith
The Buddy Holly Story1978 · Film · Buddy Holly
Straight Time1978 · Film · Willy Darin
A Star Is Born1976 · Film · Bobbie Ritchie
The Gumball Rally1976 · Film · Gibson (Camaro Team)
You and Me1975 · Film
The Law1974 · Film · William Bright
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot1974 · Film · Curly
The Execution of Private Slovik1974 · Film · Jimmy Feedek
Blood Sport1973 · Film · David Lee Birdsong
Hex1973 · Film · Giblets
The Last American Hero1973 · Film · Wayne Jackson
Lolly-Madonna XXX1973 · Film · Zeb Gutshall
Dirty Little Billy1972 · Film · Basil Crabtree
The Magnificent Seven Ride!1972 · Film · Hank Allan
Angels Hard as They Come1971 · Film · Henry
Didn’t You Hear?1970 · Film · James
Wild in the Streets1968 · Film · Concert Attendee (uncredited)
The Love-Ins1967 · Film · Hippie with Loudspeaker (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

30 shows

The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show2015 · Series · Alternate Universe Peabody ​(voice)
Nite Tales: The Series2009 · Series · Army Man
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew2008 · Series
Yesenin2005 · Series · Зингер (бывший муж Дункан)
Into the West2005 · Series · Johnny Fox
American Dad!2005 · Series · Gary Busey (voice)
Tom Goes to the Mayor2004 · Series · Coach Red Harris (voice)
Entourage2004 · Series · Gary Busey
Two and a Half Men2003 · Series · Gary Busey
I'm with Busey2003 · Series
Penn & Teller: Bull!2003 · Series
Russians in the City of Angels2003 · Series · March
Scrubs2001 · Series · Gary Busey
The Huntress2000 · Series
Rough Riders1997 · Series · Gen. Joseph Wheeler
King of the Hill1997 · Series · Mad Dog (voice)
E! True Hollywood Story1996 · Series
The Outer Limits1995 · Series · Ezra Burnham
Fallen Angels1993 · Series · 'Buzz' Meeks
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Donovan Riggs
Law & Order1990 · Series · Tommy Vega
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Gary Busey (voice)
The Neon Empire1989 · Series · Frank Weston
A Dangerous Life1988 · Series · Tony O'Neil
The Hitchhiker1983 · Series · Rev. Nolan Powers
Baretta1975 · Series
Kung Fu1972 · Series · Josh
The High Chaparral1967 · Series · Rafe
Bonanza1959 · Series · Henry Johnson
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Harve Daley