Thomas Curtis Bush (February 6, 1928 – February 4, 2003) was an American actor. He was born in Orange County, California. He frequently worked with Sam Peckinpah, appearing in The Getaway, The Killer Elite and Convoy. Other films he appeared in include Ed Wood, Cobb, Crimson Tide, Mars Attacks!, Con Air, Rush Hour and Dr. Dolittle 2. He appeared in such TV series as T.J. Hooker and Simon & Simon. He played Deputy Sturgess on Bret Maverick.
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains
(Chicago Judge)
Mars Attacks!
(Hillbilly)
Convoy
(Chief Stacey Love)
The Killer Elite
(Sam the Mechanic)
Dr. Dolittle 2
(Farmer)
Indecent Proposal
(David's Father)
Rush Hour
(Bomb Practice Sergeant)
Con Air
(Sheriff)
The Getaway
(Cowboy's Helper)
Crimson Tide
(Admiral Williams)
Crime + Punishment in Suburbia
(Chief Judson)