Buddy Duress, Who Came Off the Streets to Find Stardom, Dies at 38

Buddy Duress, Who Came Off the Streets to Find Stardom, Dies at 38

The New York Times - Movies:

He was a homeless heroin dealer when the Safdie brothers put him in their movies, and the critics raved. But the recklessness that gave his acting authenticity thwarted his career.

Alex Traub
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