Gary Busey is an American actor and producer. Since the 1970s, he has been appearing in TV movies and series. Gary Busey was nominated for an Academy Award for one of his early films, “The Buddy Holly Story.”
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Gary Busey |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | William Gary Busey |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 78 years old |
| Birth Date: | June 29 1944 |
| Birth Place: | Baytown, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Weight: | 77 Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Tiani Warden (m. 1996–2001), Judy Helkenberg (m. 1968–1990) |
| Children: | Yes (Jake Busey, Alectra Busey, Luke Sampson Busey) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | American actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $1 million |
| Last Updated: | August 2024 |
Gary Busey Biography
William Gary Busey was born on June 29, 1944, in Baytown, Texas, USA. His father, Delmer Lloyd Busey, was a construction design manager, and his mother was Sadie Virginia Arnett. David Busey and Carol Barraza are Gary Busey’s siblings.
Although the exact location of Gary Busey’s birth and upbringing is unknown, he graduated from Nathan Hale High School. He received a scholarship to Pittsburg State University, transferred to Oklahoma State University, and dropped out just before graduation.
Gary Busey Age, Height, Weight
Gary Busey was born on June 29, 1944, and is 78 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.82 meters, and his weight is 77 kilograms.
Career
Gary Busey began his career as a drummer for a band called The Rubber, and he later worked with another band called “Carp.” He appeared in a few TV movies in the early 1970s, but his feature film debut is considered to be in the 1974 crime drama “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.” His first significant acting role in a series was in the same year as his debut film, a comedy series called “The Texas Wheelers,” and it may have been his only significant acting role in a TV series.
Gary Busey’s breakthrough career success began with the musical drama film “A Star Is Born,” which grossed millions of dollars, and the biographical drama music “The Buddy Holly Story.” Among his most successful films is the crime thriller “Lethal Weapon,” the science-fiction thriller “Predator 2,” and the action crime film “Point Break.”
Gary Busey’s work from 2018 to 2019, including the drama film “Rabere” and the biographical documentary drama music “Raised On Rock: the Burnette Family Legacy.”
Achievements and Awards
Gary Busey has received numerous award nominations and wins. His most essential nominations were Best Actor in a Leading Role in the film “The Buddy Holly Story.” Gary Busey received the Los Angeles Film Critics Association New Generation Award and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in “The Buddy Holly Story.”
Gary Busey also won the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film “Candyland” and the CableACE Award for Actor in a Dramatic Series for “The Hitchhiker.”
Gary Busey’s Net Worth In 2024
Gary Busey’s net worth is estimated to be one million as of February 2024. He made his fortune from the TV movies in which he has starred for decades. Gary Busey starred in “Lethal Weapon,” which grossed over $120 million at the box office, and “Point Break,” which grossed over $83 million.
Gary Busey is a gifted actor who has appeared in over 170 credited major, guest, and minor roles in TV movies and series. His only credit as a producer was in the horror film “Hallettsville.” Gary Busey is currently married to Steffanie Sampson, and the couple is content.
Gary Busey Wife, Marriage
From 1968 to 1990, Gary Busey was married to actress Judy Hulkenberg. Gary and Judy are the parents of one son, Jake Busey, an actor and musician. Gary Busey’s second marriage lasted from 1996 to 2001. Gary Busey also has a daughter named Alectra Busey from his relationship with Tracy Hutchinson.
Gary Busey is currently dating comedian, actress, and producer Steffanie Sampson. Gary and Steffanie are the parents of one son, Luke Sampson Busey, who was born in 2010.
