Best Known For:The film The Buddy Holly Story
Breakthrough:Oscar-nominated performance in The Buddy Holly Story in 1978
10 Quick Facts About William Gary Busey
- Full Name: William Gary Busey
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Buddy Holly Story
- Date of Birth: June 29, 1944
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Goose Creek, Texas
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Jake Busey
- Specialization: Actor
William Gary Busey Age
William Gary Busey is about 82 years old as of 2026. William Gary Busey was born in 1944.
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William Gary Busey Height
William Gary Busey stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. This is approximately 180 cm.
Rise to Fame
William Gary Busey rose to prominence for his role in the film The Buddy Holly Story.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Buddy Holly Story, Lethal Weapon, and Point Break.
- Film: The Buddy Holly Story (Buddy Holly, 1978) — Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
- Film: Lethal Weapon (Mr. Joshua, 1987)
- Film: Point Break (1991)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award nomination for Best Actor — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — The Buddy Holly Story
William Gary Busey Family & Relationships
William Gary Busey is divorced. He has 1 child, Jake Busey.
- Father: Delmar Lloyd Busey
- Mother: Sadie Virginia Arnett
- Children:
- Jake Busey
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Gary Busey
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 29, 1944
- Age: 82
- Birthday: June 29
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Goose Creek, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Delmar Lloyd Busey
- Mother: Sadie Virginia Arnett
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Jake Busey
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $48,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $170,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Jake Busey(Child • Son; actor)
