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Michael Constantine Stathis (May 21, 1985 – November 2023), known by his screen name Buddy Duress, was an American actor best known for his roles in the Safdie brothers films Heaven Knows What (2014) and Good Time (2017).
Buddy Duress was an American actor and cult figure in independent cinema, best known for his collaborative work with the Safdie brothers in films such as Heaven Knows What and Good Time.
He was known for his raw, authentic portrayals of street-level characters in independent crime dramas, having launched his acting career after meeting directors Josh and Benny Safdie.
He was a native of Queens, New York, a setting that frequently informed the gritty realism of his film work.