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AKA:
Jacob Busey
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William Jacob Busey
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son of actor Gary Busey, whom he physically favors, Jake Busey grew up in Malibu with actors and musicians all around, but did not take acting seriously as a profession until his late teens. His father's well-publicized bouts with substance abuse as well as just being the son of a famous actor made the going tough at first--the younger Busey auditioned for more than two years without winning a role, as casting directors begged off. Finally, some small roles in TV, and the part of Stephen Dorff's gangling, wannabe murderer sidekick in the flop "S.F.W." (1994) demonstrated to Hollywood that
1978
Made film debut playing his father as a boy in "Straight Time"
1989
Did teenage voice of Gary Busey in "Hider in the House"
1992
Had small role in NBC miniseries "Cruel Doubt"
1994
Won praise for TV role in "Motorcycle Gang" (Showtime)
1994
Had first substantial feature film role, "PCU"
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