Lou Butera
Known for
Acting
Born
May 13, 1937
Birthplace
Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
June 26, 2015 (aged 78)
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.
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Best known work
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989
Racing with the Moon
1984
The Baltimore Bullet
1980
The Mosconi Cup: A 30 Year Story
2023Filmography
2023
1989
Police Academy 6: City Under Siegeas Pool Shooter
1984
Racing with the Moonas A Pool Player, Technical Advisor
1980
The Baltimore Bulletas Himself