Steve Buscemi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Steve Buscemi
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Steven Vincent Buscemi
December 13, 1957 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
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(m. 1987; died 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Department | New York City Fire Department |
| Service years | 1980–1984 |
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Steven Vincent Buscemi (born December 13, 1957) is an American actor, director, and producer. He is well-known for playing unique characters in many movies and TV shows. Many people think he is one of the best actors who has never been nominated for an Academy Award.
Steve Buscemi has been in many popular films. These include Reservoir Dogs (1992), Fargo (1996), and The Big Lebowski (1998). He has also worked with Adam Sandler in comedies like Billy Madison (1995) and Grown Ups (2010). Kids might know his voice from animated movies. He voiced Randall Boggs in the Monsters, Inc. film series (2001, 2013) and characters in the Hotel Transylvania film series (2012–2022).
On television, Buscemi starred as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014). This role won him a Golden Globe Award. He also appeared in shows like The Sopranos (2004, 2006) and Miracle Workers (2019–2023). Besides acting, Steve Buscemi has directed several films and TV episodes.
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Early Life and Education
Steven Vincent Buscemi was born on December 13, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York City. His father, John Buscemi, was a sanitation worker. His mother, Dorothy, worked as a hostess. Steve has three brothers, Jon, Ken, and Michael. Michael is also an actor.
When Steve was ten, his family moved to Valley Stream, New York. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1975. In high school, he was on the wrestling team and joined the drama club. After high school, he briefly attended Nassau Community College. Then, he moved to Manhattan to study acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Steve Buscemi's Time as a Firefighter
Before becoming a famous actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter. In 1977, he took the New York City Firefighter’s exam. He joined Engine Company 55 in Little Italy, Manhattan, in 1980. He worked as a firefighter for four years until 1984.
After the September 11 attacks in 2001, Steve Buscemi returned to his old firehouse. He volunteered to help search for missing firefighters at the World Trade Center site. He worked 12-hour shifts for a week. In 2014, he starred in and narrated an HBO documentary called A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY. In this film, he shared stories from his time as a firefighter and talked about the events of September 11. He was even named an Honorary battalion chief by the New York City Fire Department in 2014.
Acting Career Highlights
Early Roles in the 1980s
Before his film career, Steve Buscemi performed live comedy shows. He often worked with his friend Mark Boone Junior. He made his first film appearance in 1985 in The Way It Is or Eurydice in the Avenues. He also appeared in an episode of the TV series Miami Vice in 1986.
In 1989, he was in four films. These included Slaves of New York and Mystery Train. For his role in Mystery Train, he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.
Becoming Well-Known in the 1990s
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In the 1990s, Steve Buscemi became more widely recognized. He worked with the Coen brothers in films like Millers Crossing (1990) and Barton Fink (1991). His first main role was in In the Soup (1992).
He gained a lot of attention for playing Mr. Pink in Quentin Tarantino's crime film Reservoir Dogs (1992). This role earned him another Independent Spirit Award. He also had a guest role in The Adventures of Pete and Pete and a cameo in Tarantino's Pulp Fiction.
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In 1996, Buscemi worked with the Coen Brothers again in the film Fargo. He then took on supporting roles in big action movies like Con Air (1997) and Armageddon (1998). He also played Donny in the Coen Brothers' popular film The Big Lebowski (1998).
From 1999 to 2008: Voice Acting and TV Roles
In the 2000s, Steve Buscemi continued to take on many different roles. He played Seymour in the film Ghost World (2001), which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture nomination.
He became well-known for his voice acting in animated films. He voiced Randall Boggs in Monsters, Inc. (2001) and its prequel Monsters University (2013). He also voiced characters in Home on the Range (2004), Monster House (2006), and Templeton the Rat in Charlotte's Web. He also appeared in the children's action films Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) and Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003).
In 2004, Buscemi joined the cast of the HBO crime series The Sopranos. He played Tony Blundetto, a cousin and childhood friend of the main character. He also directed several episodes of the show. During this time, he acted in more comedies with Adam Sandler, such as Mr. Deeds (2002) and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007).
2009 to 2015: Boardwalk Empire and Web Series
Steve Buscemi starred in the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire, which began in 2010. He played Enoch "Nucky" Thompson, a powerful politician in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era. His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2011. He also hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live in 2011.
He also created, hosted, and produced his own web series called Park Bench with Steve Buscemi from 2014 to 2015. This show won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series in 2016.
Recent Work: 2016 to Present
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In recent years, Steve Buscemi has continued to act in various films and TV shows. In 2017, he starred in the dark comedy film The Death of Stalin, playing Nikita Khrushchev. Critics praised his performance.
He has also continued his voice acting work. He voiced characters in The Boss Baby (2017), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), and the Hotel Transylvania film series (2018, 2022). He also appeared in comedies like The Dead Don't Die (2019) and Hubie Halloween (2020).
Directing Work
Steve Buscemi has also directed many projects. He started directing in the 1990s. His films include:
- What Happened to Pete (1992) (a short film)
- Trees Lounge (1996)
- Animal Factory (2000)
- Lonesome Jim (2005)
- Interview (2007)
- The Listener (2022)
He has also directed episodes for popular TV shows like Homicide: Life on the Street, The Sopranos, Oz, 30 Rock, and Nurse Jackie.
Personal Life
Family and Interests
Steve Buscemi married Jo Andres in 1987. They were married until her passing in 2019. They had one son named Lucian, born in 1990.
Buscemi is a big fan of the music group Beastie Boys. He appeared in their 2011 music video for "Make Some Noise". He also appeared in the documentary Beastie Boys Story. Steve Buscemi lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and in 2021, he was given the key to the city there.
Injuries and Public Incidents
In April 2001, Steve Buscemi was injured while filming Domestic Disturbance in North Carolina. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
On May 8, 2024, Buscemi was involved in an incident in Midtown Manhattan, New York. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and later recovered. A suspect was arrested on May 17, 2024.
Awards and Recognition
Steve Buscemi has received many awards and nominations for his acting and directing. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role in Ghost World (2003). He has won two Independent Spirit Awards for his roles in Reservoir Dogs (1992) and Ghost World (2003).
For his role as Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson in Boardwalk Empire, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2011. He also won four Screen Actors Guild Awards for his work on the show. In 2016, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for his web series Park Bench with Steve Buscemi.
See also
In Spanish: Steve Buscemi para niños
