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Steve Buscemi

Actor

Steve Buscemi

  • Born: 13 December 1957, Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $35 million

Steve Buscemi is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile roles in both drama and comedy. He gained recognition for films such as 'Fargo,' 'Reservoir Dogs,' and 'The Big Lebowski.' With a career spanning decades, he is…

About Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi is an acclaimed American actor known for his distinctive voice and versatile roles in both drama and comedy. He gained recognition for films such as 'Fargo,' 'Reservoir Dogs,' and 'The Big Lebowski.' With a career spanning decades, he is celebrated for his unique character portrayals and has a reputation for both his comedic timing and dramatic performances.

Born
13 December 1957, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Joanne Brenner (1987-present)
Children
1 child, Lucy Buscemi
Parents
Dorothy Buscemi, John Buscemi
Estimated net worth
$35 million

Fun facts about Steve Buscemi

  • Before his acting career, Buscemi worked as a fireman in New York City.
  • He has directed several films and television episodes, showcasing his talents behind the camera.

Famous Steve Buscemi quotes

“I’m not a bad guy. I’m a good guy who does bad things.”
The Big Lebowski, 1998
“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
The King of Staten Island, 2020
“I’m not trying to be a hero. I’m just trying to do my job.”
Fargo, 1996

Steve Buscemi: coming up

  • Dynamic Duo (Movie, Red Hood Two (voice))21 September 2028

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Steve Buscemi filmography

Cast (249)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2028Dynamic Duo MovieRed Hood Two (voice)
2026Wild Horse Nine MovieMJ
2026The Only Living Pickpocket in New York MovieBen
2026Klara and the Sun MovieUnknown character
2026The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza TVVarious Characters5.0
2026Don't Say Good Luck MovieDale7.3
2026Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World MovieSelf7.0
2026Animal Farm MovieMr. Whymper (voice)6.3
2026Roommates MovieCeleste's Dad6.4
2025Happy Gilmore 2 MovieBad Neighbor Pat6.5
Show 239 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer MovieKollmick6.9
2025The Studio TVSteve Buscemi7.8
2024Carole & Grey MovieShapeshifter1.0
2024Day of the Fight MovieMike's Uncle6.5
2024Transformers One MovieStarscream (voice)8.0
2024The Brown Dog MovieRadio DJ8.0
2024Fantasmas TVQ6.3
2024Elsbeth TVSimon Carroll6.8
2023Krapopolis TVHephaestus (voice)7.0
2023Saturday in the Park MovieNarrator
2023Vacation Friends 2 MovieReese Hackford6.3
2023Bupkis TVFather Mac6.3
2023Digman! TVThe Antiquarian (voice)6.1
2023The Year Between MovieDon4.6
2023Poker Face TVGood Buddy (voice)7.4
2022Wednesday TVBarry Dort8.3
2022StoryBots: Answer Time TVUnknown character7.0
2022Bonnie MovieSelf5.2
2022Hotel Transylvania: Transformania MovieWayne (voice)7.0
2021Monsters at Work TVRandall (voice)7.2
2021Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years TVDorsal Dan (voice)7.2
2021Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2020Hubie Halloween MovieWalter Lambert5.9
2020The King of Staten Island MoviePapa7.0
2020Beastie Boys Story MovieSelf7.5
2020Talking Sopranos TVSelf10.0
2019Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? TVSteve Buscemi (voice)8.0
2019The Dead Don't Die MovieFarmer Frank Miller5.4
2019Miracle Workers TVMorris 'The Junkman' Rubinstein6.8
2019Miracle Workers TVBenny the Teen6.8
2019Miracle Workers TVEddie Shitshoveler6.8
2019Miracle Workers TVGod6.8
2018Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation MovieWayne (voice)6.8
2018Nancy MovieLeo5.8
2018The Week Of MovieCharles5.5
2018Lean on Pete MovieDel6.9
2017Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs MovieSelf6.4
2017The Death of Stalin MovieNikita Khrushchev7.0
2017Big Mouth TVUnknown character7.6
2017Neo Yokio TVThe Remembrancer (voice)5.3
2017Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams TVEd Morris7.0
2017Transformers: The Last Knight MovieDaytrader (voice)6.1
2017The Boss Baby MovieFrancis Francis (voice)6.5
2016Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 MovieSelf8.0
2016Mildred and the Dying Parlor MovieRick4.0
2016Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer MovieRabbi Blumenthal5.5
2016Full Frontal with Samantha Bee TVSelf6.0
2016Horace and Pete TVPete7.7
2015The Ridiculous 6 MovieDoc Griffin5.2
2015Hotel Transylvania 2 MovieWayne (voice)6.8
2015Time Out of Mind MovieBuilding Manager5.6
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf6.1
2015Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TVSteve Buscemi (voice)7.1
2015Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TVSteve Buscemi7.1
2014The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire MovieSelf
2014The Cobbler MovieJimmy5.9
2014A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY MovieSelf5.8
2014Park Bench with Steve Buscemi TVSelf5.0
2014Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TVChief Dam Inspector7.8
2014Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TVSelf - Special Guest7.8
2014My Depression (The Up and Down and Up of It) MovieSuicidal Thoughts (voice)7.4
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers TVSelf5.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf5.8
2014Broad City TVMugger7.1
2013James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend MovieSelf7.4
2013Rick and Morty TVEddie (voice)8.7
2013Khumba MovieSkalk (voice)6.0
2013Grown Ups 2 MovieWiley6.2
2013Monsters University MovieRandy (voice)7.1
2013AMEX Unstaged Presents: Vampire Weekend MovieSelf10.0
2013The Incredible Burt Wonderstone MovieAnton Marvelton5.8
201212-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief MovieSelf6.9
2012Hotel Transylvania MovieWayne (voice)7.0
2012On the Road MovieTall thin salesman5.6
2011Rampart MovieBill Blago5.5
2011Fight for Your Right Revisited MovieWaiter6.5
2011Blank City MovieSelf6.9
2011Portlandia TVMarty6.9
2011Portlandia TVMilton6.9
2011Portlandia TVBook Store Customer6.9
2011Bob's Burgers TVTom Innocenti (voice)7.8
2010Conan TVSelf7.2
2010Boardwalk Empire TVEnoch 'Nucky' Thompson8.0
2010Pete Smalls Is Dead MovieBernie Lake4.6
2010The Chosen One MovieNeal4.4
2010Grown Ups MovieWiley6.4
2010Who Do You Think You Are? TVSelf6.9
2010Saint John of Las Vegas MovieJohn5.7
2009The Messenger MovieDale Martin6.7
2009Rage MovieFrank3.5
2009Youth in Revolt MovieGeorge Twisp6.1
2009G-Force MovieBucky the Hamster (voice)5.5
2009Handsome Harry MovieThomas Kelley5.5
2009John Rabe MovieDr. Robert Wilson7.1
2009I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale MovieSelf6.9
2008Igor MovieScamper (voice)6.1
2008I'm Dirty! MovieBackhoe Loader
2007Voom Portraits MovieSelf10.0
2007Interview MoviePierre Peders6.3
2007I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry MovieClinton Fitzer6.1
2007Delirious MovieLes Galantine6.3
2007Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten MovieSelf7.3
2007I Think I Love My Wife MovieGeorge5.3
2006Charlotte's Web MovieTempleton the Rat (voice)6.2
200630 Rock TVLenny Wosniak7.5
2006...So Goes the Nation MovieSelf6.9
2006Dust to Dust: The Health Effects of 9/11 Movienarrator
2006Monster House MovieNebbercracker (voice)6.7
2006Paris Je T'aime MovieTouriste (Tuileries)6.8
2006Edge of Outside MovieSelf5.8
2006Art School Confidential MovieBroadway Bob D'Annunzio (uncredited)6.1
2006The Henry Rollins Show TVUnknown character6.2
2006Romance & Cigarettes MovieAngelo6.1
2005Excavating Taylor Mead MovieNarrator7.0
2005The Island MovieJames 'Mac' McCord6.7
2005Nobody Wants Your Film MovieSelf4.0
2005Champion MovieSelf6.6
2005Who's the Top? MovieCymon2.5
2005Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2½ MovieSelf5.9
2004On the Set: Elaine’s MovieSelf
2004Tanner on Tanner TVSelf10.0
2004Home on the Range MovieWesley (voice)6.1
2004Coffee and Cigarettes MovieDanny (segment "Twins")6.9
2003Big Fish MovieNorther Winslow7.7
2003Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over MovieRomero5.1
2003Rockets Redglare! MovieSelf7.7
2003Minnesota Nice MovieSelf7.4
2002Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. MovieSelf6.8
2002Love in the Time of Money MovieMartin Kunkle4.5
200213 Moons MovieBananas5.5
2002Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams MovieRomero5.7
2002Mr. Deeds MovieCrazy Eyes5.9
20029/11 MovieSelf (archive footage)7.9
2002The Laramie Project MovieDoc O'Connor6.2
2001Monsters, Inc. MovieRandall (voice)7.9
2001Domestic Disturbance MovieRay Coleman5.8
2001The Concert for New York City MovieSelf5.1
2001Double Whammy MovieJerry Cubbins5.5
2001Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words & Music MovieUnknown character6.5
2001The Grey Zone Movie'Hesch' Abramowics6.6
2001Ghost World MovieSeymour7.1
2001Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within MovieOff. Neil Fleming (voice)6.2
2001Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored MovieSelf6.1
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm TVMike DiCarlo8.1
2000Animal Factory MovieA.R. Hosspack6.3
200028 Days MovieCornell6.2
2000Divine Trash MovieSelf7.3
1999Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special MovieSelf6.9
1999In Bad Taste MovieSelf8.0
1999Big Daddy MovieHomeless Guy6.5
1999SpongeBob SquarePants TVDorsal Dan (voice)7.7
1999The Sopranos TVTony Blundetto8.7
1998The Impostors MovieHappy Franks6.0
1998Louis & Frank MovieDrexel4.5
1998Armageddon MovieRockhound6.8
1998The Big Lebowski MovieDonny7.8
1998The Real Blonde MovieNick5.3
1998The Wedding Singer MovieDavid 'Dave' Veltri (uncredited)6.8
1997Con Air MovieGarland Greene - "The Marietta Mangler"6.8
1996Kansas City MovieJohnny Flynn6.1
1996Escape from L.A. MovieEddie5.9
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1996Black Kites MovieUnknown character4.5
1996Trees Lounge MovieTommy6.9
1996Fargo MovieCarl Showalter7.8
1995Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead MovieMister Shhh6.4
1995The Drew Carey Show TVMr. Marchetti6.5
1995Desperado MovieBuscemi6.9
1995Living in Oblivion MovieNick Reve7.2
1995Billy Madison MovieDanny McGrath (uncredited)6.2
1994The Search for One-eye Jimmy MovieEd Hoyt5.6
1994Floundering MovieNed4.8
1994Somebody to Love MovieMickey5.2
1994Who Do I Gotta Kill? Movie(uncredited)4.3
1994ER TVArt Masterson7.8
1994Pulp Fiction MovieBuddy Holly8.5
1994Airheads MovieRex6.2
1994The Hudsucker Proxy MovieBeatnik Barman7.1
1993The Adventures of Pete & Pete TVMr. Hickle7.7
1993The Last Outlaw MoviePhilo5.5
1993Twenty Bucks MovieFrank5.7
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993Rising Sun MovieWilly Wilhelm6.1
1993Ed and His Dead Mother MovieEd Chilton5.5
1993Homicide: Life on the Street TVGordon Pratt8.1
1992In the Soup MovieAldolpho Rollo6.7
1992Mad About You TVHowie Balinger6.8
1992Reservoir Dogs MovieMr. Pink8.1
1992CrissCross MovieLouis6.1
1992What Happened to Pete MoviePete7.0
1992Claude MovieDanny6.0
1991Billy Bathgate MovieIrving5.8
1991Barton Fink MovieChet7.5
1991Reservoir Dogs MovieMr. Pink7.5
1991Zandalee MovieOPP Man4.3
1991Life Is Nice MovieConvenience Store Clerk8.0
1990Miller's Crossing MovieMink7.4
1990King of New York MovieTest Tube6.8
1990No Picnic MovieDead Pimp6.9
1990Force of Circumstance MovieVirgil9.0
1990Tales from the Darkside: The Movie MovieBellingham (segment ‘Lot 249’)6.2
1989The Simpsons TVDwight (voice)8.0
1989The Simpsons TVSteve Buscemi (voice)8.0
1989Bloodhounds of Broadway MovieWhining Willie5.7
1989Mystery Train MovieCharlie7.3
1989Tales from the Crypt TVIke (segment "Forever Ambergris")8.0
1989Borders MovieTed8.0
1989Slaves of New York MovieWilfredo5.4
1989New York Stories MovieGregory Stark6.2
1989Lonesome Dove TVLuke7.9
1989Coffee and Cigarettes II MovieWaiter6.8
1988Heart of Midnight MovieEddy5.7
1988Monsters TVJohn Dennis6.9
1988Vibes MovieFred5.6
1988Call Me MovieSwitchblade4.5
1987Heart MovieNicky5.0
1987Kiss Daddy Goodnight MovieJohnny5.2
1987Arena Brains MovieWired Kid #15.0
1987Crossbow TVUnknown character6.3
1986L.A. Law TVDavid Lee7.0
1986Sleepwalk MovieWorker6.1
1986The Way It Is MovieWilly / Raphael8.0
1986Parting Glances MovieNick6.9
1986Days Are Numbered MovieUnknown character
1986Film House Fever MovieTony5.3
1985The Equalizer TVArchie, the Electronics Store Clerk7.2
1985Tommy's MovieUnknown character7.0
1984Miami Vice TVRickles7.4
1982American Playhouse TVWhining Willie6.6
1975Saturday Night Live TVMr. Pink (uncredited)6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVBilly (uncredited)6.9
1967Omnibus TVSelf7.2
1951German Film Award TVSelf6.0
TBAGrown Ups 3 MovieWiley
TBAFar Cry TVUnknown character
TBATwilight Park MovieGrandpa Jules
TBAThe Marshmallow Experiment MovieKing Dong
TBAAges of the Moon MovieUnknown character

Crew (38)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026Public Access MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2024The Listener MovieProducer · Production5.5
2024The Listener MovieDirector · Directing5.5
2023Saturday in the Park MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2019Miracle Workers TVDirector · Directing6.8
Show 33 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2019Miracle Workers TVExecutive Producer · Production6.8
2018Dreaming of a Vetter World MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2018Puzzle MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.4
2017Final Portrait MovieThanks · Crew6.0
2017The Dinner MovieThanks · Crew4.5
2016Paint It Black MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.8
2016Check It MovieExecutive Producer · Production4.9
2015Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TVDirector · Directing7.1
2013AMEX Unstaged Presents: Vampire Weekend MovieDirector · Directing10.0
2012Keep the Lights On MovieThanks · Crew5.7
2011Portlandia TVDirector · Directing6.9
2010Saint John of Las Vegas MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.7
2009Nurse Jackie TVDirector · Directing7.1
2007Interview MovieScreenplay · Writing6.3
2007Interview MovieDirector · Directing6.3
200630 Rock TVDirector · Directing7.5
2005Lonesome Jim MovieDirector · Directing6.1
2005Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take 2½ MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.9
2002Baseball Wives MovieDirector · Directing10.0
2000Animal Factory MovieDirector · Directing6.3
2000Animal Factory MovieProducer · Production6.3
1999The Sopranos TVDirector · Directing8.7
1997Oz TVDirector · Directing8.0
1996Big Night MovieThanks · Crew7.0
1996Trees Lounge MovieWriter · Writing6.9
1996Trees Lounge MovieDirector · Directing6.9
1993Brace Up! MovieThanks · Crew10.0
1993Homicide: Life on the Street TVDirector · Directing8.1
1992What Happened to Pete MovieProducer · Production7.0
1992What Happened to Pete MovieDirector · Directing7.0
1992What Happened to Pete MovieWriter · Writing7.0
TBAAges of the Moon MovieProducer · Production
TBAUntitled William S. Burroughs Project MovieExecutive Producer · Production

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Questions about Steve Buscemi

What are Steve Buscemi's career highlights?

Steve Buscemi's career highlights include standout performances in films like 'Fargo,' 'Reservoir Dogs,' and 'Boardwalk Empire,' where he portrayed Nucky Thompson. His ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles has earned him critical acclaim.

Has Steve Buscemi won any awards?

Yes, Steve Buscemi has received several awards, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for 'Boardwalk Empire' and a Golden Globe nomination for the same role.

What was Steve Buscemi's first film?

Steve Buscemi's first film was 'Parting Glances,' released in 1986. This film marked the beginning of his acting career, leading to numerous roles in both independent films and major Hollywood productions.

What are some of Steve Buscemi's most successful films?

Some of Steve Buscemi's most successful films include 'Fargo,' 'Armageddon,' 'The Big Lebowski,' and 'Hotel Transylvania.' His diverse filmography showcases his range as an actor across various genres.

What is known about Steve Buscemi's personal life?

Steve Buscemi is married to Joanne Brenner, and they have one daughter named Lucy. He is known for his down-to-earth personality and has maintained a relatively private personal life despite his fame.

What is Steve Buscemi's estimated net worth?

Steve Buscemi's estimated net worth is around $35 million, accumulated through his extensive career in film and television, including acting, directing, and producing.

What are some milestones in Steve Buscemi's filmography?

Milestones in Steve Buscemi's filmography include his roles in critically acclaimed films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs,' as well as his lead role in the HBO series 'Boardwalk Empire,' which solidified his status as a leading actor.

Has Steve Buscemi worked in television?

Yes, Steve Buscemi has had a successful television career. He is best known for his role in 'Boardwalk Empire,' but he has also appeared in shows like 'The Sopranos' and '30 Rock,' showcasing his versatility.