- Jerry Buys is best known for his roles as Secret Service on The West Wing (1999) and FBI Bodyguard for Attorney General Troy Hatcher Ving Rhames on The District (2000). His popularity grew quickly as numerous TV shows and movie directors were drawn to his unique and sophisticated looks and eagerly placed him in featured scenes. On his very first day of The West Wing (1999) Martin Sheen was immediately drawn to him and declared him the newest member of the cast - even going so far as to include him in an official cast photo.
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- Born at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA and grew up surfing along the shores of Huntington Beach and San Diego. His other recreational activities included riding motorcycles and dirt bike racing.
- Played Little League Baseball throughout his school years. In his final year, he was voted the best pitcher in the League. Having a great strike out record and pitching a shut out, he was selected by the League Committee to represent the United States in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Due to unforeseen circumstances, he had to decline.
- Became an Actor by accident. In high school, his Drama teacher asked him to audition for the school's first play. When he said no, his teacher shouted at him. He changed his mind and went on to star in all the high school productions with rave reviews and decided he wanted to be an Actor.
- Holds an FAA Helicopter flying permit. He wanted to be a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Forestry Service. Acting never crossed his mind.
- Alumni of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, CA. He quickly became super popular and the Staff declared him one of the Top 5 Actors at the Academy. He studied alongside the granddaughter of Eli Wallach most known for The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
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