Buster

Jeffrey Wayne Cole (August 23, 1958 – May 10, 1991), known professionally by the stage name Buster, was an American adult film actor, model, and political candidate. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he became a prominent figure in the "Golden Age" of gay adult cinema in the 1980s before running for the West Hollywood City Council in 1986.

Early life and education Jeffrey Wayne Cole was born in South Hill, Virginia, into a military family.

Career Adult film and modeling In the late 1970s, Cole was discovered by industry figures in Oceanside. He began a career in gay adult cinema and physique modeling under the name "Buster". The name was reportedly a result of a clerical mix-up by director Mark Reynolds during the production of Buster and Bill; the name was intended for another performer but ultimately stuck with Cole. He was a prolific model for gay adult magazines and erotic publishers, appearing in numerous physique pictorials of the era.

Active from 1978 to 1991, Cole was marketed as a "free-spirited surfer" with signature curly blonde hair and a lean-muscled physique. He worked for major studios including Falcon Studios, Catalina Video, and California Choice. His filmography includes over 30 titles, many of which were posthumous compilations and "anniversary" editions of his early 1980s work.

Personal life In the early 1980s, Cole lived in Los Angeles and was involved with Richard Moore.

Burial dispute Following his death, the U.S. Marine Corps initially agreed to provide him with a military burial.

Legacy Cole is remembered as a quintessential "surfer" icon of 1980s gay media. He was survived by his parents and his brother, Steven Cole. He is memorialized on The AIDS Memorial and in various archives documenting the history of West Hollywood's early political and social landscape.