Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Composer, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Goose Creek, Texas, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
English
Children
3 children: Jake Busey
Education
Robert E. Lee High School, Nathan Hale High School, Pittsburg State University, Coffeyville Community College
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier A -- 100,403 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 52 years (1972-2024)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1944 →
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
Biography
William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is a 6-foot-1 blond-haired European-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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gary Busey?
Gary Busey is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Gary Busey born?
Gary Busey was born in Goose Creek, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Gary Busey been in?
Gary Busey has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Holy Cash (2024), Mansion of Blood (2015), From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (2014), Confessions of a Womanizer (2014), Piranha 3DD (2012).
What is Gary Busey known for?
Gary Busey is primarily known as an actor. William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is a 6-foot-1 blond-haired European-American film and stage actor and artist. He has appeared in over 120 films,…
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