Inside Article
Steve Buscemi is a firefighter turned actor who is well-known for appearing in many notable films over the years. He has appeared in movies like Reservoir Dogs, Armageddon, Fargo, Big Lebowski and many others. The actor also has bagged awards, including Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards. Often portraying a neurotic and paranoid character, the actor has provided many memorable characters in movies.
Steven Vincent Buscemi was born in 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. He celebrates his birthday on December 13, which makes his age 63. He holds American nationality and comes from mixed ethnicity, including Italian from his father’s side and Irish, English and Dutch from his mother’s side. The actor attended Lee Strasberg Institute.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Steve made his acting debut in the 1985 movie “The Way It Is.” He later appeared in movies like Parting Glances, Slaves of New York, and Tales from the Darkside. In 1992, the actor had his first lead role as Adolpho Rollo in “In the Soup”. Moreover, he gained attention, appearing as Mr Pink in Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 film, “Reservoir Dogs”. Besides, his other notable appearances were in movies Con Air, The Big Lebowski, Monsters. Inc, and Charlotte’s Web.
In 2004, the actor joined the cast of The Sopranos and also starred in the Broadwalk Empire. As a director, he has directed Love, Homicide: Life of the Street, The Sopranos, Oz, 30 Rock and others. In 2020, the actor appeared in the Pete Davidson biopic, “The King of Staten Island”. As of 2021, Steve Buscemi holds a net worth of $35 million.
Married, Wife, and Children
Steve was married to Jo Andres. His wife was an artist and filmmaker from New York. The pair had tied the knot in 1987 and remained together until the passing of Jo Andres in 2019. Although the pair had their ups and downs, their marriage never failed. Steve also brought his humorous character to his marriage and jokingly mentioned writing songs as a pain-reliever if his wife ever left him.
Unfortunately, he lost his wife on 6th January 2019 to a rare medical condition called Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis at 64. His wife’s funeral was held for three days in the presence of family members and loved ones. The pair shared a son named Lucian, born in 1990.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Steve Buscemi was born to John Buscemi and Dorothy Buscemi. His father was a sanitation worker and Korean War veteran, while his mother was a hostess at Howard Johnson’s. His family include his three brothers, Jon, Ken, and Michael.
Body Measurement: Height and Weight
Steve Buscemi has a height of 5 feet and 8 inches. Likewise, the actor possesses light brown hair colour and blue eye colour.