Gerald Hatten Buss Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss (January 27, 1933 – February 18, 2013) was an American businessman, real estate investor, and chemist. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Buss also owned other professional sports franchises in Southern California.
--Janie Buss, --Jim Buss, with Demel:, with Mueller:, --Jeanie Buss, --Jesse Buss, --Joey Buss, --Johnny Buss
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
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Received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming (1953).
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Received his Master of Science degree and his Ph.D degree in physical chemistry from the University of Southern California (1957).
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Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2010).
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Once owned one of five known 1913 USA Liberty Head nickels. The coin was sold (by a different owner) in 2010 for $3.7 million.
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Following his death, he was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) in Los Angeles, California.
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Former chemistry professor.
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Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 30, 2006.
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Had four children with his ex-wife, JoAnn Mueller: Jimmy Buss, Johnny Buss, Jeanie Buss and Janie Buss (born 1964). He also had two sons with his ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel: Joey Buss (born 1985) and Jesse Buss (born 1988).
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Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, L.A. Forum, Pickfair.
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Law of the Lawless
1964
dialogue coach
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Homecoming with Rick Reilly
2010
TV Series
Himself
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2009
TV Series
Himself - Lakers Owner
E:60
2007
TV Series
Himself - Owner, L.A. Lakers (segment "The Laker Girl")
Poker After Dark
2007
TV Series
Himself
National Heads-Up Poker Championship
2006
TV Series
Himself (as Dr. Jerry Buss)
High Stakes Poker
2006
TV Series
Himself
The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame...
2005
TV Series
Himself
Beyond the Glory
2004-2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
Miss USA
2004
TV Special
Himself - Celebrity Judge (as Dr. Jerry Buss)
Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold?
2002
TV Special documentary
Himself (as Dr. Jerry Buss)
ESPN SportsCentury
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
Playboy Mid Summer Night's Dream Party 1985
1985
TV Movie
Himself
The Mike Douglas Show
1979
TV Series
Himself - Basketball Team Owner
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame...
2005
TV Series
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2006
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Television
On 30 October. At 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Known for movies
Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold? (2002) as Himself
Playboy Mid Summer Night's Dream Party 1985 (1985) as Himself
$1.4 Million
