Lou Butera

Lou Butera

Born: May 13, 1937
Died: June 26, 2015
in Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA
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.

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Movies for Lou Butera...

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Title: Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Character: Pool Shooter
Released: March 9, 1989
Type: Movie
Our favourite police men are called together to deal with a gang who rob banks and jewelers. Using their various talents as well as their extraordinary luck, the crooks stand no chance against our men and women in blue.
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Racing with the Moon
Title: Racing with the Moon
Character: A Pool Player
Released: March 23, 1984
Type: Movie
In a small coastal California town, Henry and Nicky are pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievous and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
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The Baltimore Bullet
Title: The Baltimore Bullet
Character: Himself
Released: April 1, 1980
Type: Movie
A tale of two hustlers trying to set up a big game.