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Gary Busey

4 films

William Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an 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.

Where to Start with Gary Busey

Gary Busey appears in 4 drama films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Straight Time, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot — a strong place to start exploring Gary Busey's drama work.

Straight Time 7.2

Straight Time

1978
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 6.8

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

1974

Gary Busey — Drama Films 4

Straight Time 7.2

Straight Time

1978
The Buddy Holly Story 7.2

The Buddy Holly Story

1978
Big Wednesday 6.9

Big Wednesday

1978
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 6.8

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

1974

Frequent Collaborators

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