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.
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)
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Gary Busey Timelines
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1973: The Last American Hero: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1978: The Buddy Holly story: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1978: Big Wednesday: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1985: Silver Bullet: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1987: Lethal Weapon: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1991: Point Break: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1992: Under Siege: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
1993: The Firm: IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews | Wikipedia
2008: Saints Row 2: IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
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Fast Facts
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Full name
William Gareth Jacob Busey
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Born
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Birthplace
Goose Creek, Texas
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Attended
Pittsburg State University on a football scholarship
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Ex-spouses
Tiana Warden and Judy Helkenberg
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Portrayed Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story
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Son
Actor Jake Busey
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Suffered severe injuries, including brain damage, in a December 1988 motorcycle accidentUSA Today: Gary Busey ministers to brain injury community (July 5, 2001)
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Claims to be a christian
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Resides in Malibu
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Was a drummer in "The Rubber Band"
