Steven Vincent Buscemi is a well-renowned director, producer, actor, former firefighter, and writer based in America. He has played a role in several successful movies that include Con Air, Reservoir Dogs, Ghost World, The Death of Stalin, The Grey Zone, Armageddon, and more. Buscemi gained popularity because of his roles in The Hudsucker Proxy, The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink, and Miller’s crossing.

He has also worked in animation in several films, including Monster House, Igor, and Hotel Transylvania film franchise, The Boss Baby, Home on the Range, Charlotte’s Web, and more. In one of the television series titled “Broadwalk Empire,” he portrayed Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, and this made him earn a Golden Globe, around two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Also, he got nominated for Emmy Award.

Early Life

Steve Buscemi took birth in 1957 on 13^th December in New York City. His father was a Korean War Veteran and a sanitation worker, and his mother was a hostess. Steve’s mother is of Dutch, Irish, and English ancestry, while his father is of Italian descent. Buscemi moved along with his family to Valley Stream of Nassau County, and he completed his graduation from Central School of Valley Stream.

He also joined Nassau College for a very short time and then shifted to Manhattan and enrolled in Less Strasberg Institute.

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Career Beginnings

In 1985, Buscemi made a film named The Way It Is; it was produced and directed by Eric Mitchell and No Wave Cinema. Before his acting debut, Buscemi performed in many films, including Slaves of New York, Miami Vice, Parting Glances, and more. He gained prominence through his acting in Reservoir Dogs as a criminal named Mr. Pink.

After 1992, he got the opportunity to appear in many films and television series, including The Adventures of Pete and Pete, Ed and His Dead Mother, Homicide: Life on the Street, and more. Buscemi then collaborated with Coen Brothers and became well-renowned for his character actor.

Personal Life

Buscemi’s ancestors pronounce their last name as Boo-SHEM-ee, and therefore Buscemi did the same and grew up pronouncing his last name as Boo-SEM-ee. From years 1980 to 1984, Buscemi worked as a New York City firefighter. He worked in the firehouse for more than 12 hours per work for a whole week and was arrested with some other people to protest with them for shutting down many firehouses and his firehouse.

In 1987, Buscemi got married to Jo Andres, and the couple got married until the death of Jo, and the couple had a son. Buscemi then moved to North Carolina to shoot “Domestic Disturbance.” An incident happened: two local men stabbed Buscemi multiple times, and he got admitted into the hospital.

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Steve Buscemi, a well-known former firefighter, actor, producer, and director, is approximately $35 million. He earns his salary by doing roles in many films and television and charges around $75 thousand for each episode.