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Gene Bua(1940-2012)

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  • Director
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Gene Bua was born on 7 October 1940 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor and director, known for 348 (1999), The Adventures of the Prince and the Pauper (1969) and Coronet Blue (1967). He was married to Toni Bull Bua. He died on 17 November 2012 in Glendale, California, USA.
BornOctober 7, 1940
DiedNovember 17, 2012(72)
BornOctober 7, 1940
DiedNovember 17, 2012(72)
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Known for

348
  • Director
  • 1999
The Adventures of the Prince and the Pauper (1969)
The Adventures of the Prince and the Pauper
6.4
  • Miles Hendon
  • 1969
Frank Converse in Coronet Blue (1967)
Coronet Blue
8.2
TV Series
  • First Thug
The Next Step Beyond (1978)
The Next Step Beyond
7.7
TV Series
  • Paul Adams

Credits

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Actor

  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Costa
    • 1981
  • The White Shadow (1978)
    The White Shadow
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Jack Benedict
    • 1981
  • Edward Asner in Lou Grant (1977)
    Lou Grant
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Peter
    • Tom Slade
    • 1979
  • The Next Step Beyond (1978)
    The Next Step Beyond
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Paul Adams
    • 1978
  • Joel Crothers in Somerset (1970)
    Somerset
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Steve Slade
    • 1976
  • Fran Brill, Suzanne Davidson, Jennifer Harmon, Michael Landrum, Lynn Lowry, and Rosemary Prinz in How to Survive a Marriage (1974)
    How to Survive a Marriage
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Robert Monday
    • 1975
  • The Adventures of the Prince and the Pauper (1969)
    The Adventures of the Prince and the Pauper
    6.4
    • Miles Hendon
    • 1969
  • Frank Converse in Coronet Blue (1967)
    Coronet Blue
    8.2
    TV Series
    • First Thug
    • 1967
  • Gammera the Invincible (1966)
    Gammera the Invincible
    5.0
    • Lt. Clark
    • 1966
  • Hot Rod Hullabaloo (1966)
    Hot Rod Hullabaloo
    5.7
    • 1966
  • Birgitta Tolksdorf in Love of Life (1951)
    Love of Life
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Bill Prentiss (1967-1972)
    • 1951–1980

Director

  • 348
    • Director
    • 1999

Soundtrack

  • Lana in The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009)
    The Dog Who Saved Christmas
    4.1
    TV Movie
    • writer: "My Christmas Dream"
    • 2009

Personal details

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    • Bua Acting for Life
  • Born
    • October 7, 1940
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Died
    • November 17, 2012
    • Glendale, California, USA(Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouses
      Toni Bull BuaDecember 27, 1969 - November 17, 2012 (his death)

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    A singer/songwriter/musician, Gene wrote and released many singles in the late 50's including 'Golly Gee' which was in the Billboard Top 60 in 1958. Gene met his wife on the set of Love of Life where he played the character Bill Prentiss for many seasons.

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