Gary Busey

In the summer of 2003, Gary Busey starred in the 13-episode reality show I'm with Busey on Comedy Central. In addition to his film and television credits listed above, Cole has done voice work on several animated series (Family Guy, Kim Possible, Harvey Birdman) and has a recurring role on the drama The West Wing as Vice President Bob Russell (D-Colo.). In his later years Busey has become obsessed with his health (perhaps as a result of a wild lifestyle as a youth), adhering to a strict exercise and diet regime in an attempt to maintain his physical and mental abilities. Cole began his professional career as a stage actor in Chicago; he also appeared in several off-Broadway productions in New York City. He is listed as one of the university's "outstanding alumni.". Cole then attended Illinois State University, majoring in theater alongside actors Laurie Metcalf and John Malkovich. Busey attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he became interested in acting. Cole, born in Park Ridge, Illinois, attended Rolling Meadows High School, where his first dramatic appearance was as Snoopy in a high school production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Despite this, many consider his most noteworthy role as Buddy Holly in The Buddy Holly Story, for which he received an Oscar nomination. Gary Cole (born 20 September 1956) is an American actor, known for numerous roles, including the television series Fatal Vision, Midnight Caller, American Gothic, and Crusade, and the films In the Line of Fire, Office Space, The Brady Bunch Movie, and One Hour Photo. He is widely sought after for his intricate knowledge of martial arts. Busey is often cast as a rebel of some sort. He began his show-business career as a drummer in The Rubber Band.

Gary Busey (born June 29, 1944) is an American film actor.