PictureGrand L. Bush's 2020 theatrical character was fashioned by Paul Thomas Anderson - writer, producer and director of LICORICE PIZZA, a feature film released in 2021. Bush's wardrobe was created by Academy Award-winning costume designer Mark Bridges.
PictureTo honor LICENCE TO KILL and Grand L. Bush's contribution to the James Bond film, 'Le Bond' magazine featured the actor in a four-page spread of its 64th edition.
PictureGloria Hendry (LIVE AND LET DIE) and Grand L. Bush (LICENCE TO KILL), following Hendry's concert at Herb Alpert's Vibrato in Bel Air, CA, on February 8, 2024.
PicturePictured: Recording artist and actress Freda Payne and Grand L. Bush as they appeared at Herb Albert's Vibrato in Bel Air, CA, on February 8, 2024.
PictureWriter/producer/director Mark Cerulli (AREA 5150) and Grand L. Bush, following Gloria Hendry's (LIVE AND LET DIE) concert at Herb Alpert's Vibrato in Bel Air, CA, on February 8, 2024.
PictureFreda Payne and Grand L. Bush, following a Gloria Hendry (LIVE AND LET DIE) concert at Herb Alpert's Vibrato in Bel Air, CA, on February 8, 2024.
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Jean-Claude Van Damme and Grand L. Bush, as they appeared at German Comic Con in Dortmund, Germany, on December 3, 2022. They had not seen each other since the international release of STREET FIGHTER in 1994; they portrayed the characters 'Guile' and 'Balrog' in the action film that was based on the video game series.
PictureIan Somerhalder ("The Vampire Diaries") and Grand L. Bush fellowship in the green room at German Comic Con in Dortmund, Germany. (December 3, 2022)
PictureGrand L. Bush poses with an action figure designer at German Comic Con in Dortmund, Germany. (December 4, 2022)
PictureOn December 3-4, 2022, Grand L. Bush represented the James Bond 007 movie franchise at German Comic Con in Dortmund, Germany. Bush portrays 'D.E.A. Agent Hawkins' in LICENCE TO KILL, opposite Timothy Dalton.
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At the July 8-10, 2022, London Film and Comic Con, a steady stream of movie enthusiasts and autograph seekers from the world over lined up to meet veteran actor Grand L. Bush.
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Grand L. Bush and Christopher Lloyd were among a star-studded list of actors and performers at the July 8-10, 2022, London Film and Comic Con. The extravaganza took place at Olympia London.
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Dee Wallace and Grand L. Bush were among a star-studded list of actors and performers at the July 8-10, 2022, London Film and Comic Con. The extravaganza took place at Olympia London.
PictureGrand L. Bush and Clarence Gilyard, Jr., as they appeared at London Film and Comic Con in 2022. Not only were Bush and Gilyard born on December 24, 1955, they also played brothers on WALKER, TEXAS RANGER, in an episode written by Nicholas Corea.
PictureClarence Gilyard, Jr. poses with Grand L. Bush and Bush's wife, Sharon Dahlonega, during London Film and Comic Con in 2022.
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When the casting process started for LICENCE TO KILL, Grand L. Bush (DEA agent Hawkins) said he did not audition for the pivotal role. "Albert 'Cubby' Broccoli requested an audience with me," Bush said. "So I met with Mr. Broccoli privately in his studio office at United Artists. Next thing I knew, I had landed a storybook acting job in a James Bond film, opposite Timothy Dalton."
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Grand L. Bush, as he appeared in the role of 'Balrog' in the live-action film version of STREET FIGHTER and in the arcade and home versions of the Street Fighter: The Movie game.
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Ming-Na Wen (Chun-Li), Grand L. Bush (Balrog) and Peter Tuiasosopo (Honda), as they appeared in the live-action film version of STREET FIGHTER.
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Pictured: Kathleen Kinmont, Patricia Charbonneau, Rachel True, Grand L. Bush, Branscombe Richmond and Lorenzo Lamas
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Grand L. Bush at Point Fermin Park in San Pedro, CA, in 2021
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Pictured: Grand L. Bush at The Hollywood Bowl on July 31, 2019
PictureGrand L. Bush and Billy Dee Williams, as they appeared during production of SECRET AGENT OO-SOUL, an action/comedy written and directed by Julius LeFlore.
PictureFans line up for autographs as media from the world over interview Grand L. Bush at Comic Con International in San Diego, CA.
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Grand L. Bush, as he appeared in the role of 'Balrog,' in STREET FIGHTER, an action film distributed by Universal Pictures.
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'James Bond' actor Grand L. Bush meets with top executives at the Upper Deck Company in Carlsbad, CA, prior to signing a five-year collaboration agreement with the prominent trading card and branding company.
PictureGrand L. Bush, as he appeared on THE VISITOR. The 20th Century Fox sci-fi series was executive-produced by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin.
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Pictured: Lou Ferrigno, Grand L. Bush and Frank Christi in THE INCREDIBLE HULK
Picture"Nicholas Corea was instrumental in shepherding my recurring role in Renegade," said Grand L. Bush, who played District Attorney Harry Wells, opposite Lorenzo Lamas (Reno Raines). "Nick wanted me to be totally prepared for my audition with him and [show creator] Stephen Cannell. I did not disappoint." Pictured: Lorenzo Lamas and Grand L. Bush
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Pictured: Grand L. Bush and Lorenzo Lamas in RENEGADE
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PictureProlific television writer Nicholas Corea celebrates Grand L. Bush's December 24th birthday at Corea's home in Los Angeles, CA.
PictureGrand L. Bush has guest-starred in a total of six projects on which Nicholas Corea is credited as either a writer, producer or director ("The Renegades," "The Incredible Hulk," "Airwolf," "Outlaws," "Renegade," and "Walker, Texas Ranger.")
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Grand L. Bush did not audition for the role of 'Balrog' in STREET FIGHTER. Movie director Steven E. de Souza was on an international flight watching an inflight movie, in which Bush had a pivotal role, when de Souza said he found his ideal boxer.
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Trinidad Silva and Grand L. Bush, as they appeared in COLORS, a film directed by Dennis Hopper.
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Grand L. Bush and Dean Cain, as they appeared in NEW ALCATRAZ, a direct-to-video sci-fi/horror film. The Phillip Roth project is titled BOA on DVD and streaming platforms.
Every project is a unique experience, full of timely lessons and lasting memories.”
Actor Grand L. Bush is best known for the memorable roles he has played on numerous television shows and in many major motion pictures, including Licence To Kill, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, Colors and The Exorcist III, opposite the late George C. Scott. 

"It's always intimidating working with a legend," Bush said. "Then you realize George C. Scott has a great sense of humor, and you calm down."

Even while juggling a busy schedule, Bush has always squeezed in time to meet his supporters and fellow artisans at autograph-signing festivals worldwide. 

"I've learned that more people are touched by your artistry than you'll ever know or meet," Bush said. "That's a humbling fact."

Bush added that a treasured interaction with the royal family during the premiere of Licence to Kill in London remains the pinnacle of his acting career. 

"Meeting the lovingly demure Princess Diana and exchanging pleasantries with the gracious Prince Charles are memories that are certainly etched in my heart," Bush said.

Filmography

2016 The Exorcist III: Legion Sergeant Atkins
2002 JAG (TV Series) XO - USS Seahawk
2002 Enemy Below  XO - USS Seahawk
2001 New Alcatraz Sergeant Quinn
2001 Extreme Honor Brady
2001 Shark Hunter Rob Harrington
2001 Sheena (TV Series) Kiptalami Chief
2000 18 Wheels of Justice (TV Series) Eric Hodges
2000 Any Day Now (TV Series) Officer Royce
 2000 Building Bridges Jim / Dad
 1999 Chicago Hope (TV Series) Colonel Oswald Merton
 1998-1999 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) Simon Trivette / Andros
- Brothers in Arms (1999) ... Simon Trivette
- Angel (1998) ... Andros
 1999 The Pretender (TV Series) Det. Rusk
 1997-1998 The Visitor (TV Series) FBI Agent Douglas Wilcox / Agent Douglas Wilcox
- The Trial (1998) ... FBI Agent Douglas Wilcox
- The Chain (1998) ... FBI Agent Douglas Wilcox
- Miracles (1997) ... FBI Agent Douglas Wilcox
- Going Home (1997) ... FBI Agent Douglas Wilcox
- Caged (1997) ... FBI Agent Douglas Wilcox
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 1997 Favorite Son Rev. Ross
 1997 The Volunteers Nelson
 1997 Turbulence Marshal Al Arquette
 1996 Nash Bridges (TV Series) Alex Peyton
- 'Til Death Do Us Part (1996) ... Alex Peyton
 1995 Street Fighter: The Movie (Video Game) Balrog
 1994 Street Fighter Balrog
 1994 Chasers Vance Dooly
 1993 Demolition Man Zachary Lamb - Young
 1992-1993 Renegade (TV Series) Harry Wells
- Vanished (1993) ... Harry Wells
- Val's Song (1993) ... Harry Wells
- Renegade (1992) ... Harry Wells (as Grand Bush)
 1992 Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence Willie (as Grand Bush)
 1992 Freejack Boone
 1991/IWedlock Jasper
 1990 Secret Agent OO Soul Ben Douglas (as Grand Bush)
 1986-1990 Hunter (TV Series) Officer Meyers / Blade / Uniform Officer / ...
- La Familia (1990) ... Blade
- Renegade (1988) ... Uniform Officer (uncredited)
- Not Just Another John Doe (1987) ... Officer Meyers
- A Child Is Born (1987) ... Billy
- True Confessions (1986) ... Officer Meyers (as Grand Bush)
 1990 When You Remember Me (TV Movie) Scott
 1990 Angel of Death (TV Movie) Detective Wilcox
 1990 Blind Vengeance (TV Movie) Deputy Lawrence Jones (as Grand Bush)
 1990 The Exorcist III Sergeant Atkins
 1990 The First Power Reservoir Worker
 1990 Catchfire Bank Teller (as Grand Bush)
 1990 Bad Influence Club Bartender
 1989 Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) George Gordon
- Night of the Tarantula (1989) ... George Gordon
 1989 Lethal Weapon 2 Jerry Collins
 1989 Licence to Kill Hawkins
 1989 Out on the Edge (TV Movie) Quinn
 1989 China Beach (TV Series) Mac
- The World: Part 2 (1989) ... Mac
 1989 Finish Line (TV Movie) Mike Gray (as Grand Bush)
 1988 Die Hard Little Johnson
 1988 Colors Larry Sylvester (as Grand Bush)
 1987 Werewolf (TV Series) Seaman
- Nightwatch (1987) ... Seaman
 1987 Hollywood Shuffle Mandingo / Ricky Taylor / Hood #5
 1987 Lethal Weapon Boyette (as Grand Bush)
 1987 Hard Copy (TV Series) Cash Conover
- The Trouble with Kids Today (1987)
- Some Day We'll Look Back on This and Laugh (1987) ... Cash Conover
 1986-1987 Outlaws (TV Series) Lt. Albert Ross
- Hymn (1987) ... Lt. Albert Ross
 1987 Simon & Simon (TV Series) Doug Raney
- Deep Water Death (1987) ... Doug Raney
 1985 Generation (TV Movie) Catt
 1985 Brewster's Millions Rudy (as Grand Bush)
 1984 1st & Ten (TV Series) Sam's Agent / John James
- All Roads Lead to Dayton (1984) ... Sam's Agent (as Grand Bush)
- By the Bulls (Pilot) (1984) ... John James (as Grand Bush)
 1984 Dan Hartman: I Can Dream About You (Version 1) (Video short) 
1984 Streets of Fire Reggie - The Sorels (as Grand Bush)
 1984 Airwolf (TV Series) General Ali Butami
- And They Are Us (1984) ... General Ali Butami (as Grand Bush)
 1984 My Mother's Secret Life (TV Movie) Rayfield Williams
 1984 Weekend Pass Bertram
 1983 The Renegades (TV Series) Jewel
- Back to School (1983) ... Jewel (as Grand Bush)
 1982 The Jeffersons (TV Series) George Nylund
- Appointment in 8-B (1982) ... George Nylund (as Grand Bush)
 1982 Hard Feelings Latham Lockhart (as Grand Bush)
 1982 The Renegades (TV Movie)
1982 Night Shift Mustafa (as Grand Bush)
 1982 Police Squad! (TV Series) The Champ
- Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment) (1982) ... The Champ (as Grand Bush)
 1982 Vice Squad Black Pimp (as Grand Bush)
 1982 Fame (TV Series) Willard
- Tomorrow's Farewell (1982) ... Willard (as Grand Bush)
 1982 The Ambush Murders (TV Movie) Elton Wardell (as Grand Bush)
 1981 Trapper John, M.D. (TV Series) Treetop
- Finders Keepers (1981) ... Treetop (as Grand Bush)
 1980 Hagen (TV Series) Nick
- The Rat Pack (1980) ... Nick
 1980 The Night the City Screamed (TV Movie) Herbert Lee (as Grand Bush)
 1980 Stir Crazy Big Mean's Sidekick (as Grand Bush)
 1980 Beulah Land (TV Mini-Series) Nathaniel
- Part III (1980) ... Nathaniel (as Grand Bush)
 1980 B.J. and the Bear (TV Series) Cameraman
- Siege (1980) ... Cameraman
 1979 Act of Violence (TV Movie) Stoneblood
 1979 Sunnyside Teddy (as Grand Bush)
 1979 Hair 'Flesh Failures' Actor/Soloist (as Grand Bush)
 1978 CHiPs (TV Series) Paul
- High Flyer (1978) ... Paul (as Grand Bush)
 1978 The Incredible Hulk (TV Series) Mike
- Never Give a Trucker an Even Break (1978) ... Mike (as Grand Bush)
 1978 Lou Grant (TV Series) Henry Spence
- Sports (1978) ... Henry Spence (as Grand Lee Bush)
 1977 Barnaby Jones (TV Series) Doc Evans
- Gang War (1977) ... Doc Evans (as Grand Bush)
1977 Roots TV Miniseries Stolen Slave (as Grand Bush)
 1976 Good Times (TV Series) Leon
- J.J.'s New Career: Part 2 (1976) ... Leon (as Grand Bush)
- J.J.'s New Career: Part 1 (1976) ... Leon (as Grand Bush)

Media Source Offerings


"Revisiting Licence To Kill," courtesy of James Bond Radio
​Turner Classic Movies
​The Complete James Bond Movie Encyclopedia, by Steven Jay Rubin
DIE HARD: The Ultimate Visual History, by James Mottram and David S. Cohen
The Exorcist III: Grand L. Bush Talks Demons, by Mark Beynon, SCREAM Magazine, Issue 47
A Grand Gentleman, by Steve Eramo, TV Zone Special, Issue 32, pages 90-94
His Speedy Rescue of a Man Shot and Left Bleeding in the Street Earns an Actor Credit for Saving a Life, by Caroline Patricia Scott, 
The Los Angeles Times​
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