![]() Avg.User Rating: Rate this person: Actor Born: June 29, 1944 in Goose Creek, TX Biography:Although American leading man "Gary Busey" has made distinguished appearances in many films, he has yet to attain the consistent popularity that would make him a major star. Born in Texas, Busey first few years were spent on an Oklahoma ranch where he learned to be a bull rider. He attended three different colleges before finally graduating in 1963, the year he became a professional drummer with the rock group The Rubber Band. Later, he billed himself as Teddy Jack Eddy and played percussion for "Leon Russell", "Kris Kristofferson", and "Willie Nelson". In 1970, Busey made his acting debut in an episode of the TV western "High Chaparel". This led to his feature film debut as a biker in "Angels Hard as They Come" the following year. After that Busey went on to play supporting roles (typically cast as renegades, daredevils, or good ol' boys with dubious morals) until 1978 when he made a major splash... Full Biography
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