Steve Buscemi, a well-known American actor recognized for his roles as eccentric characters in popular shows like “The Sopranos” and “The Big Lebowski,” made headlines on September 11, 2001. On that fateful day, he returned to his former profession as a New York City firefighter, laboring 12-hour shifts alongside his comrades, tirelessly searching for survivors amidst the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
Buscemi, now 65, had initially taken the civil service test for the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) at the age of 18. He served as an FDNY firefighter in downtown Manhattan throughout the 1980s before transitioning to a successful career in acting. Despite his shift in profession, Buscemi has maintained a strong connection with firefighter causes, frequently speaking at union rallies and even hosting the HBO documentary “A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY.”
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Reflecting on his experience, Buscemi expressed, “It was a privilege to be able to do it. It was great to connect with the firehouse I used to work with and with some of the guys I worked alongside. And it was enormously helpful for me because while I was working, I didn’t really think about it as much, feel it as much.”
Who is Steve Buscemi?
Born on December 13, 1957, Steven Vincent Buscemi, an American actor, is widely recognized for his remarkable contributions to the world of cinema. Renowned as a character actor, he has frequently collaborated with esteemed directors including Quentin Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and Adam Sandler. Despite his immense talent, Buscemi remains one of the most highly regarded actors to never receive an Academy Award nomination.
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His notable filmography includes roles in iconic movies like “Reservoir Dogs” (1992), “Twenty Bucks” (1993), “Desperado” (1995), “Con Air” (1997), “Armageddon” (1998), “Ghost World” (2001), “Big Fish” (2003), “Lean on Pete” (2017), and “The Death of Stalin” (2017). Buscemi has frequently graced the screen in Coen brothers’ productions, featuring in acclaimed films like “Miller’s Crossing” (1990), “Barton Fink” (1991), “The Hudsucker Proxy” (1994), “Fargo” (1996), “The Big Lebowski” (1998), and “Paris, je t’aime” (2006).
In addition to his success on the big screen, Buscemi has carved out an impressive television career. Notably, he portrayed Enoch “Nucky” Thompson in the critically acclaimed HBO series “Boardwalk Empire” from 2010 to 2014, a role that garnered him two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. His television repertoire also includes appearances in “Lonesome Dove” (1989), “The Sopranos” (2004, 2006), “30 Rock” (2007–2013), “Portlandia” (2014–2017), “Horace and Pete” (2016), and “Miracle Workers” (2019–present).
Beyond his acting prowess, Buscemi has ventured into directing, helming films like “Trees Lounge” (1996), “Animal Factory” (2000), “Lonesome Jim” (2004), and “Interview” (2007). A versatile voice actor, he lent his distinctive voice to characters like Randall Boggs in the “Monsters, Inc.” film series (2001–2013). His vocal talents also graced productions like “Home on the Range” (2004), “Monster House” (2006), “Charlotte’s Web” (2006), “Igor” (2008), “G-Force” (2009), the “Hotel Transylvania” film series (2012–2022), and “The Boss Baby” (2017).
