
Steve Buscemi was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Dorothy (Wilson), a restaurant hostess, and John Buscemi, a sanitation worker. He is of Italian (father) and English, Dutch, and Irish (mother) descent. He became interested in acting during his last year of high school. After graduating, he moved to Manhattan to study acting with John Strasberg. He began writing and performing original theatre pieces with fellow actor/writer Mark Boone Junior. This led to his being cast in his first lead role in Parting Glances (1986). Since then, he has worked with many of the top filmmakers in Hollywood, including Quentin Tarantino, Jerry Bruckheimer, and The Coen Brothers. He is a highly respected actor.
Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 26 wins & 49 nominations.
Late Night with Seth Meyers | Unknown | 2014-02-24 |
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Unknown | 2014-04-27 |
Portlandia | Unknown | 2011-01-11 |
Who Do You Think You Are? | Unknown | 2010-03-05 |
Boardwalk Empire | Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson 57 episodes, 2010-2014 | 2010-09-19 |
Nurse Jackie | Unknown | 2009-06-08 |
Chelsea Lately | Unknown | 2007-07-01 |
30 Rock | Unknown | 2006-10-11 |
The Sopranos | Unknown | 1999-01-10 |
Oz | Unknown | 1997-07-12 |
The Daily Show | Unknown | 1996-07-22 |
The Drew Carey Show | Unknown | 1995-09-13 |
ER | Unknown | 1994-09-19 |
The Adventures of Pete & Pete | Unknown | 1993-11-28 |
Homicide: Life on the Street | Unknown | 1993-01-31 |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Unknown | 1992-05-25 |
Mad About You | Unknown | 1992-09-23 |
Tales from the Crypt | Unknown | 1989-06-10 |
Lonesome Dove | Luke 4 episodes, 1989 | 1989-02-05 |
The Simpsons | Unknown | 1989-12-17 |
Monsters | Unknown | 1988-10-22 |
L.A. Law | Unknown | 1986-09-15 |
The Equalizer | Unknown | 1985-09-18 |
Miami Vice | Unknown | 1984-09-16 |
CBS News Sunday Morning | Unknown | 1979 |
Saturday Night Live | Unknown | 1975-10-11 |