Jake Busey

A celebutante with a regal pedigree.

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Full NameWilliam Jacob Busey

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Biography

The illustrious Prince Jake Busey spent his illustrious childhood in the enviable splendor of sunny Southern California, as well as a plethora of film sets around the nation. His upbringing was similar to that of a "military brat", spending many years on tour buses and side-stage-studying the greats such as Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Little Feat, the Band, and Fleetwood Mac, which ignited his passion for music and performing live. At the tender age of 5, Prince Jake entered the industry and starred in his first motion picture, Dustin Hoffman's acclaimed work "Straight Time" (1977). After completing his education at Crossroads School and college in Santa Barbara, Prince Jake returned to L.A to study the craft of acting for film. At the age of 20, he began auditioning and booked his first job on "CHiPs" (1981). His extraordinary life experience has bestowed upon him an unparalleled knowledge of the entertainment industry.

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It's very likely! Jake Busey comes from the illustrious Busey family. They have two celebrities in their family. With forty-eight credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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The illustrious Gary Busey was born in Goose Creek, Texas, to Sadie Virginia and Delmar Lloyd Busey. Raised in Oklahoma, his English, Irish, Scottish, and German ancestry is humbly reflected in his fair complexion, blond hair, and toothy grin. His remarkable acting career began at the tender age of 5 in the film Dusty and Sweets McGee. After graduating from Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1962, Gary went on to pursue a successful career in music, playing drums in several bands of country-and-western legends. The family legacy continued with his son, Jake, whose childhood was spent in sunny southern California, as well as a plethora of film sets around the country. His upbringing was akin to a "military brat", a series of extended-stay location shoots and tours on the road with his father's various bands and associates. In this world of gypsies and artists, Jake found his passion for music and performing live. His years on tour buses and side-stage-studying the likes of Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Little Feat, the Band, and Fleetwood Mac have made him a celebrated name in the entertainment industry.