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Gary Busey is a Actor and Music American born on 29 june 1944 at Baytown (USA)
William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an American actor. He has appeared in films such as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974),The Gumball Rally (1976), The Buddy Holly Story (1978), Big Wednesday (1978), Silver Bullet (1985), Eye of the Tiger (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Point Break (1991), Under Siege (1992), The Firm (1993), Rookie of the Year (1993), Surviving the Game (1994), Drop Zone (1994), Black Sheep (1996), Lost Highway (1997), Soldier (1998), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). Busey also made guest appearances on shows such as Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, Scrubs, and Entourage.
In 1978, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Buddy Holly Story.
On December 4, 1988, Busey was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in which he was not wearing a helmet. His skull was fractured, and doctors feared he suffered permanent brain damage. During the filming of the second season of Celebrity Rehab in 2008, Busey was referred to psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy. Sophy suspected that Busey's brain injury has had a greater effect on him than realized. He described it as essentially weakening his mental "filters" and causing him to speak and act impulsively. Sophy recommended Busey take valproic acid (Depakote), with which Busey agreed.
In 1996, Busey publicly announced that he was a Christian, saying: "I am proud to tell Hollywood I am a Christian. For the first time I am now free to be myself."
In 1997, after recurring nosebleeds, he underwent surgery to remove a golf-ball-sized cancerous tumor from his sinus cavity, and after surgery he underwent radiation therapy.
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William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an American actor. He has appeared in films such as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974),The Gumball Rally (1976), The Buddy Holly Story (1978), Big Wednesday (1978), Silver Bullet (1985), Eye of the Tiger (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), Predator 2 (1990), Point Break (1991), Under Siege (1992), The Firm (1993), Rookie of the Year (1993), Surviving the Game (1994), Drop Zone (1994), Black Sheep (1996), Lost Highway (1997), Soldier (1998), and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998). Busey also made guest appearances on shows such as Gunsmoke, Walker, Texas Ranger, Law & Order, Scrubs, and Entourage.
In 1978, he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in The Buddy Holly Story.
Biography
In 1971, Busey's wife Judy Helkenberg gave birth to their son, William Jacob "Jake" Busey. Busey and Helkenberg divorced when Jake was 19 years old. Busey has a daughter named Alectra from a previous relationship. In February 2010, Busey's fiancee Steffanie Sampson gave birth to their son, Luke Sampson Busey.On December 4, 1988, Busey was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in which he was not wearing a helmet. His skull was fractured, and doctors feared he suffered permanent brain damage. During the filming of the second season of Celebrity Rehab in 2008, Busey was referred to psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy. Sophy suspected that Busey's brain injury has had a greater effect on him than realized. He described it as essentially weakening his mental "filters" and causing him to speak and act impulsively. Sophy recommended Busey take valproic acid (Depakote), with which Busey agreed.
In 1996, Busey publicly announced that he was a Christian, saying: "I am proud to tell Hollywood I am a Christian. For the first time I am now free to be myself."
In 1997, after recurring nosebleeds, he underwent surgery to remove a golf-ball-sized cancerous tumor from his sinus cavity, and after surgery he underwent radiation therapy.
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Quigley (2003)
, 1h29Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy
Actors Gary Busey, Oz Perkins, Curtis Armstrong, Christopher Atkins, Jillian Clare, Bill Fagerbakke
Roles Archie Channinng
Rating26%
Archie Channing (Gary Busey), the despicable CEO of a technology corporation, dies in a car accident. To atone for his sins, God has Archie return to Earth to complete two tasks - in the form of a white Pomeranian named Quigley.
Hooded Angels (2002)
Genres Drama, Action, Western
Actors Paul Johansson, Amanda Donohoe, Steven Bauer, Gary Busey, Gideon Emery, Ana Alexander
Roles Sheriff
Rating46%
It is the dawn of the Wild West in Silver Creek. A gang of beautiful but deadly women have unleashed violence on the society that failed to protect them, robbing banks and destroying everything in their path. A posse is sent after these masked raiders, not knowing whom they are chasing nor the fate that will await them - for bringing these female vigilantes to justice will unleash a surprising past and a new future for all.
, 1h36Directed by Steve Boyum
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Sports films, Ice hockey films, Sports d'hiver
Actors Stephen Baldwin, Callum Keith Rennie, Jessica Steen, Gary Busey, David Hemmings, Steve Byers
Roles Richmond Claremont
Rating44%
25 years after the events of the first film, the Charlestown Chiefs are still languishing in Pennsylvania. Sean Linden, a former NHL player whose name has been disgraced for betting on games, has replaced Reggie Dunlop as the main protagonist — initially a player-coach, just like Dunlop, Linden also serves as the team's captain. The Chiefs struggle both on and off the ice, and violence remains their hallmark as Sean does not try to control the fighting trio of the Hanson Brothers.
A Crack in the Floor (2001)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Horror
Actors Mario Lopez, Gary Busey, Bo Hopkins, Rance Howard, Tracy Scoggins, Daisy McCrackin
Roles Tyler Trout
Rating31%
For the past 33 years Jeremiah Hill has lived alone, with no contact with the outside world, and he intends to keep it that way. Jeremiah's mother (Tracy Scoggins) had always warned him not to associate with the outside world, and her brutal rape and killing right before his eyes taught him a lesson he intends never to forget; and those who enter his world will pay a deadly price. As Lehman (Mario Lopez) and his five friends from Los Angeles start their weekend camping trip they run into Tyler Trout (Gary Busey) and Floyd Fryed (Rance Howard) who represent the gateway into this distorted world that they are about to enter. These things just don't happen in the small mountain town of Sheriff Talmidge (Bo Hopkins) and Deputy Kevin Gordon (Stephen Saux). By stumbling upon this lonely cabin in the woods, the men have shattered 33 years of solitude in Jeremiah's world. Soon their weekend trip of hiking and camping will become a nightmare of survival.
Down 'n Dirty (2001)
, 1h36Directed by Fred Williamson
Genres Action
Actors Fred Williamson, Gary Busey, Tony Lo Bianco, Bubba Smith, David Carradine, Beverly Johnson
Roles D. A. Mickey Casey
Rating37%
Vétéran irréprochable, le policier Dakota Smith vient de perdre son coéquipier et meilleur ami dans l'exercice de ses fonctions. Son enquête l'amène vite à suspecter un politicien haut placé mais les preuves pouvant l'incriminer disparaissent étrangement. Persévérant, l'agent va se retrouver entraîné dans un tourbillon mêlant chantage, corruption, falsification, kidnapping et meurtre. Dès lors, pour Dakota, une solution s'impose : un nettoyage en force...
Tribulation (2000)
, 1h37Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller
Themes Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Films based on the Bible, Dystopian films, Disaster films
Actors Gary Busey, Howie Mandel, Nick Mancuso, Margot Kidder, Lawrence Bayne, Sherry Miller
Roles Tom Canboro
Rating47%
It is the present day. In their home, the family Camboro - Eileen, Calvin and Tom – reminisce a childhood memory of an afternoon picnic. Tom’s brother-in law Jason abruptly enters the kitchen. Jason makes unsettling comments about European President Franco Macalousso, an outspoken advocate for global peace and unity. Tom Camboro believes that Jason needs psychiatric help, to the disagreement of his wife Suzy, who distrusts hospitals and doctors.
Hot Boyz (2000)
Directed by Master P
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Themes Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Gangster films
Actors Snoop Dogg, Shireen Crutchfield, Gary Busey, Master P, Clifton Powell, Pamella D'Pella
Roles Tully
Rating42%
Kool (Silkk The Shocker) is a good kid from the inner city with ambitions of becoming a successful rap star He is a black belt in Kenpo karate and is in love with poised and college-bound LaShawna (Shireen Crutchfield). The movie starts with Kool jumping out of a two-story window running towards his red Chevrolet Corvette only to be given chase by the Los Angeles Police Department. He seems to have escaped pursuit until they tail him again and the car hightails into a river. Kool starts to narrate his story, telling the audience "I'm not surprised this road is ending, I've been on this road to nowhere for a while. My name is Kool, they say I'm a thug...I say I was made into one." as the movie flashes back 6 months earlier. Kool, C-Dawg (Snoop Dogg), Pee Wee (Anthony Johnson), and Remo (C-Murder) are all seen playing a card game at a neighborhood barbecue. Kool impresses his friends at the table by free-styling while playing cards. The movie then introduces LaShawna and Mrs. Ferrel (Pamella D'Pella) as LaShawna asks has Kool gotten to the barbecue. Mrs. Ferrel shuns him off not liking the company he keeps around him. LaShawna gets dressed and she goes out to the barbecue, Kool and LaShawna tries to persuade Mrs. Ferrel to let LaShawna go to Las Vegas to which Mrs. Ferrel declines. She tells Kool to take her daughter to the museum since she said Kool was an "artist." The movie then skips ahead to Kool sparring with other students in a Kenpo-karate class which introduces Master Keaton (Jeff Speakman) as his mentor. Kool has made his transition from a brown belt to a black belt. The movie then skips to the next day and introduces Tyrel (Mystikal) and he is arguing with C-Dawg about Mike Tyson biting Holyfield's ear off in the boxing match. Kool changes the subject and turns on a song that he wrote in which his friends do not give him credit. LaShawna comes by later they go over to Kool's house, LaShawna remembers his birthday and had a cake baked for him.
G-Men from Hell (2000)
, 1h38Directed by Christopher Coppola
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action
Actors William Forsythe, Tate Donovan, Bobcat Goldthwait, Barry Newman, Zach Galligan, Gregory Sporleder
Roles Lt. Langdon
Rating44%
When corrupt FBI agents Dean Crept and Mike Mattress die, they are sent to hell, though they believe it must be an error. They manage to escape by stealing a magical crystal from Satan which sends them back to Earth. Determined to buy their way into heaven, the two decide to perform good deeds despite their ignorance of morality. They set up a private investigation business, and Greydon Lake and his wife, Gloria, both hire them to investigate the other. They attempt to solve the mystery of their own murders and evade the police, led by Lt. Langdon and Det. Dalton, who suspect them of killing their informant Buster. Meanwhile, Weenie Man, a shady informant also sent to hell, tells Satan about their escape; Satan gives the G-Men two days to complete their investigations and return his magic crystal. Along the way, they become involved with the plots of a mad scientist, Dr. Boifford, who resurrects Buster, and a superhero by the name of Cheetah Man.
No Tomorrow (1999)
, 1h39Directed by Master P
Genres Action
Themes Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Gangster films
Actors Master P, Pam Grier, Gary Busey, Jeff Fahey, Frank Zagarino, Larry Manetti
Roles Noah
Rating39%
Maker (Master P), a hip-hop music mogul and crime boss, helps broker a deal between Noah (Gary Busey), a major dealer in illegal arms, and a consortium of extremist groups. However, Maker was cut out of the loop at the last minute and he's eager to get revenge—and his piece of the action. He initially uses Davis (Jeff Fahey), an employee of a shipping company, to send his merchandise around the world, but when the company upgrades to computer-based tracking, he brings in Jason (Gary Daniels), a digital-savvy workaholic trying to wipe out the memory of his first wife. Jason earns a big cut of Davis' profits, and is introduced to his world of fast times and loose women, including Laura (Jodi Bianca Wise), a sweet but streetwise hooker. Unknown to the others, FBI Agent Diane (Pam Grier) is watching Noah's deal in order to put him and his crew behind bars, but she doesn't realize that several of the players have hidden agendas. A major arms deal is going down, and 3 separate characters are desperately trying to get in on it. Each is either a true career criminal, out for personal profit or an undercover agent, intercepting to elevate a CV. Everyone is playing each other off against one another.
, 1h59Directed by Terry Gilliam
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Adventure
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Transport films, Road movies, Buddy films
Actors Benicio del Toro, Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Ellen Barkin, Tobey Maguire, Gary Busey
Roles Highway Patrolman
Rating74%
A montage of news clips of Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War protests is seen while The Lennon Sisters cover of "My Favorite Things" is heard.
, 1h32Genres Science fiction, Action
Themes Films about computing, Cyberpunk films
Actors Matt Battaglia, Chandra West, Andrew Jackson, Gary Busey, Kevin Rushton, Burt Reynolds
Roles Otto Mazur
Rating28%
Following the events of the original Universal Soldier, the budget of the program has been cut by the government. However, under the orders of a CIA director, a gang of mercenaries take control of the new line of Universal Soldiers to use them in the diamond smuggling business.
Soldier (1998)
, 1h39Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, War, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Sur une planète fictive, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Space opera
Actors Kurt Russell, Jason Scott Lee, Connie Nielsen, Michael Chiklis, Gary Busey, Sean Pertwee
Roles Church
Rating60%
In 1996, as part of a new military training program, a group of orphaned infants are selected at birth and raised as highly disciplined soldiers with no understanding of anything but military routine. They are trained to be ruthless professionals, and all those considered to be physically or mentally unworthy are executed. The survivors are turned into ultimate fighting machines, but have no understanding of the outside world.
Lost Highway (1997)
, 2h14Directed by David Lynch, Mary Sweeney
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir, Crime
Themes Medical-themed films, Psychologie, Films about psychiatry
Actors Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, Balthazar Getty, Robert Loggia, Robert Blake, Jack Nance
Roles Bill Dayton
Rating75%
After the opening credits, which show a highway's dividing lines at night while blaring techno music plays in the background, Fred Madison (Bill Pullman), a Los Angeles saxophonist, receives a message from an unknown man on the intercom of his house. The voice says that "Dick Laurent is dead." When he looks out his window, the streets outside his house are empty, and faint police sirens are heard in the distance.
The Rage (1997)
, 1h33Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action
Actors Gary Busey, Lorenzo Lamas, Roy Scheider, David Carradine, Kristen Cloke, Brandon Mychal Smith
Roles Art Dacy
Rating45%
FBI Special Agent Travis is trying to catch a deranged serial killer and is doing his best despite having Kelly McCord as a new and inexperienced partner. It turns out that the serial killer is an entire army of disgruntled CIA mercenaries from Vietnam.
Rough Riders (1997)
Directed by John Milius
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, Gary Busey, Brad Johnson, Illeana Douglas, Chris Noth
Roles Gen. Joseph 'Fighting Joe' Wheeler
Rating73%
In 1898 the US government decided to intervene on the side of the Cuban rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule. Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt decides to experience the war first hand by promoting and joining a volunteer cavalry regiment. The regiment, later known as the Rough Riders, brings together volunteers from all corners of the nation and all walks of life. When Roosevelt and his men finally land on Cuba, they face ambush, intense enemy fire, and a desperate, outnumbered charge up a defended hill.