Acting
Lou Butera
Born 1937-05-13
Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Lou Butera was an American professional pool player and an inductee into the Billiards Congress of America's Hall of Fame in 1986. His nickname, "Machine Gun Lou", derives from his stunning the crowd and fellow competitors by running 150-and-out in straight pool in 21 minutes against Allen Hopkins in 1973. He gained exposure to the masses in 1981 and 1982 when he appeared in network trick shot competitions on CBS and ABC. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lou Butera, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Lou Butera
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Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989
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Racing with the Moon
1984
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The Baltimore Bullet
1980
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The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
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The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (5 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2023 | |
 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | Pool Shooter | Movie | 1989 |
 | Racing with the Moon | A Pool Player | Movie | 1984 |
| Racing with the Moon | Technical Advisor | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Baltimore Bullet | Himself | Movie | 1980 |