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• Gary Busey is an American actor who made his acting debut in the 1968 movie Wild in the Streets, but his role was uncredited. Since then, he has starred in over 50 movies and has appeared in numerous television shows including Entourage, Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Paranormal Project. Busey appeared on the second season of Celebrity Rehab, which premiered on October 23, 2008, as a mentor.

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: William Gareth Jacob Busey
  2. Born: June 29, 1944
  3. Birthplace: Goose Creek, Texas
  4. Attended: Pittsburg State University on a football scholarship
  5. Ex-spouses: Tiana Warden and Judy Helkenberg
  6. Portrayed Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story
  7. Son: Actor Jake Busey
  8. Suffered severe injuries, including brain damage, in a December 1988 motorcycle accidentUSA Today: Gary Busey ministers to brain injury community (July 5, 2001)
  9. Claims to be a christian
  10. Resides in Malibu
  11. Was a drummer in "The Rubber Band"

• Red Carpet Fiasco

  On February 24, 2008, Busey interrupted an interview Ryan Seacrest was conducting with Laura Linney and Jennifer Garner. After being introduced to Garner, Busey gave her a hug and kiss on the neck. He apologized to Garner the following day for his behavior, which had left her annoyed.FOX News: Gary Busey Crashes Oscar Interviews, 'Grabs' Jennifer Garner (February 25, 2008)Defamer: Gary Busey Apologizes for... (February 26, 2008)

• Drug Addiction

  Busey has admittedly had a long struggle with drug addiction, although in October of 2008, he claimed to have been sober and clean for the past 13 years.Guardian: I'm Gary Busey and I've been clean for 13 years (October 24, 2008) In an interview with Access Hollywood, he revealed that his addiction was so bad that he once snorted cocaine off of the back of a dog after his dog rolled in drug.Hollyscoop: Gary Busey Snorted Coke Off His Dog (October 23, 2008)

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  Celebrity Rehab | Celebrity Rehab Reviews | Celebrity Rehab Episode Guide | Celebrity Rehab Season Premiere | Celebrity Fit Club | Entourage

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