• Actor and director Steve Buscemi has appeared in many independent films in addition to blockbusters such as Armageddon. He commonly plays quirky roles, in films like The Big Lebowski and Fargo and as "Tony Blundetto" on The Sopranos. On December 1, 2008, The Hollywood Reporter printed that Buscemi was in negotiations to star in the Martin Scorsese pilot Boardwalk Empire for HBO.TV Squad: Steve Buscemi to star in HBO drama? (December 1, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Steven Vincent Buscemi
  2. Born: December 13, 1957
  3. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
  4. Two Emmy nominations
  5. One Golden Globe nomination

• Career Highlights

  Prior to acting, Buscemi served as a New York City fire fighter for four years. He made the move to acting with the 1985 independent film Tommy's. Prior to mainstream roles, Buscemi appeared in one episode of the classic television show Miami Vice. Buscemi commonly works with The Coen Brothers, Quentin Tarantino and Adam Sandler. He also directs films and television shows including episodes of The Sopranos and Oz. Highly dedicated to his home town of New York City, Buscemi volunteered immediately following the 2001 9-11 tragedy.

• Abridged Filmography

  1. 1992: Reservoir Dogs
  2. 1994: Pulp Fiction
  3. 1994: Airheads
  4. 1994: The Hudsucker Proxy
  5. 1995: Desperado
  6. 1996: Fargo
  7. 1997: Con Air
  8. 1998: The Big Lebowski
  9. 1998: Armageddon
  10. 2001: Monsters, Inc.
  11. 2002-2006: The Sopranos
  12. 2007: I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry
  13. 2009: Boardwalk Empire

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