Anecdotes

Learned to play violin for Starship Troopers (1997).

During the filming of Starship Troopers (1997), Jake suffered heatstroke after working all day in 120-degree desert sun. This stopped production for a week. When he recovered, several large holes were cut into his uniform so he could cool off. The suits of many other cast members also had this modification, to prevent further cases. On average, 25 people per day were being treated for heatstroke during the filming of "Starship Troopers.".

Son of Gary Busey (born William Gareth Jacob Busey, Sr.) and Judy Busey. Gary credits Jake with helping him conquer a serious cocaine habit and with helping him recover from a near-fatal motorcycle accident. Both men have appeared in adaptations of John Grisham novels: Gary was in La firme (1993); Jake appears in Un Noël de folie ! (2004).

Like his actor father Gary, Jake is an instrument-rated private pilot. He earned his license in September 1997, after meeting the pilots of the helicopter he flew onscreen in Méli-mélo (1998).

Jake has played drums since early childhood.

Builds custom motorbikes, is a proud father, and enjoys off road racing.

Has a daughter, Autumn Rosalia Busey, with his partner April Hutchinson.

Has two half-siblings: sister Alectra Elizabeth, who is a student; brother Luke, born Feb 23rd 2010.

Appeared in two MTV promos in the early 1990s.

He is of English, Scottish, Irish, German, and French descent.

Officiated the 2009 wedding of Hank Haney and Suzanne Rogers.

Former stepson of Tiani Warden.