In a new interview with The Guardian, Gallagher said it was a “no-brainer” to look to Trump for Buddy Kane.
American Beauty star Peter Gallagher has revealed his sleazy character in the 1999 film was based on Donald Trump.
The cult classic starred Gallagher as real estate king Buddy Kane, alongside Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham, a telesales worker who becomes infatuated with his daughter’s best friend.
In the film, Kane has an affair with Burnham’s wife Carolyn, played by Annette Bening.