Portrait of Tommy Bush

Tommy Bush

Acting

Biography

Thomas Curtis Bush (February 6, 1928 – February 4, 2003) was an American actor. He was born in Orange County, California. He frequently worked with Sam Peckinpah, appearing in The Getaway, The Killer Elite and Convoy. Other films he appeared in include Ed Wood, Cobb, Crimson Tide, Mars Attacks!, Con Air, Rush Hour and Dr. Dolittle 2. He appeared in such TV series as T.J. Hooker and Simon & Simon. He played Deputy Sturgess on Bret Maverick.

Born: February 6, 1928

Place of Birth: Orange County, California, USA

Filmography

2001
1998
Rush Hour

as Bomb Practice Sergeant

1997
Con Air

as Sheriff

1996
Mars Attacks!

as Hillbilly

1996
A Family Thing

as Old Man

1995
Crimson Tide

as Admiral Williams

1994
Ed Wood

as Stage Manager

1993
Indecent Proposal

as David's Father

1987
1982
T. J. Hooker

as Ernie

1978
Convoy

as Chief Stacey Love

1975
The Killer Elite

as Sam the Mechanic

1972
The Getaway

as Cowboy's Helper