Ex-stepson of Tiani Warden.

Plays the drums in various bands, as well as guitar and bass.

He and his father, Gary Busey, have both appeared in adaptations of John Grisham novels. Gary was in The Firm (1993) and Jake appears in Christmas with the Kranks (2004).

Son of Judy Busey, background actress who currently appears on CSI, Boston Legal, Medium, Heartland, and many other hit TV shows.

Jake is an instrument rated private pilot, and owns his own 6 passenger plane, a piper Lance.

Shares birthday with Neil Patrick Harris, Helen Hunt, Shane Stanley, Ice Cube, Leah Remini and Courteney Cox.

Appeared in two MTV promos in the early 1990s.

Son of Gary Busey, who credits Jake with helping him conquer a serious cocaine habit, and with helping him recover from a near-fatal motorcycle accident.

He has a sister, Ellie, who is a student.

Learned to play violin for Starship Troopers (1997).

During the filming of Starship Troopers (1997), Jake nearly suffered heatstroke so, underneath the armour on his costume, several large holes were cut into his shirt so he could cool off.

Enjoys ATV riding, camping, flying, and the pursuit of cooking the best BBQ'd ribs ever.