Steve Buscemi Wife, Son, Brother, Eyes, Teeth, Net worth, Height, Bio

A slew of hit series and commercially successful independent films, including Mystery Train, New York Stories, Reservoir Dogs and Separation Glances, brought Steve Buscemi into the limelight and he didn’t rest on his oars, but held on and became a renowned American actor, American screenwriter and director. The actor’s talent is not limited to acting, he is also a highly successful director with films like Lonesome Jim, The Sopranos, Oz and 30 Walks to his credit.

His many exploits in the entertainment industry have earned him many prestigious awards over the years. Honors that include the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor in Reservoir Dogs in 1992; the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor in Ghost World. Also for the same film, Ghost World, he received the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor in addition to winning the coveted Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Drama TV Series for Boardwalk Empire . in 2011. This same role earned him twice the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in 2011 and 2012 respectively.

Brief biography of Steve Buscemi

Steven Vincent Buscemi was born on November 13, 1957 to John Buscemi (Father) and Dorothy Wilson (Mother). The actor had humble beginnings as his father was a simple sanitation worker and Korean War veteran while his mother worked as a host at Howard Johnson. Steve was raised as a Catholic with his three brothers – Jon, Ken and Michael.

In 1975, Steve graduated from Valley StreamCentral High School in Nassau County, New York. In high school, he took part in the drama troupe and also participated in wrestling for the varsity team. It’s safe to say that Steve has been emotionally attached to his hometown ever since he returned to his childhood village of Valley Stream to shoot his movie titled Tree Lounge. Steve starred in and served as screenwriter in the film which he also directed. He briefly attended Nassau Community College before enrolling at the Lee Strasberg Institute in Manhattan (1980).

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At the age of 18, Steve passed a civil service test and became a firefighter in New York City in 1976. He worked for four years with FDNY’s Engine Co in Manhattan’s Little Italy neighborhood in New York. Due to his philanthropic nature, Steve returned to Engine 55 after the 9/11 disaster and worked for days on a World Trade Center rescue mission. After this horrific experience, he was tricked into giving a speech in support of increased firefighter salaries at a union rally. He was named an Honorary Battalion of the FDNY for his efforts.

wife, son, brother

Steve Buscemi and Jo Andres married in 1987 after two years of courtship. During their courtship, Steve was inspired to write many romantic songs for Jo Andres. Their courtship was unique, which could explain why the couple are still together and enjoying a happy marriage after 30 years of marriage. There are no signs or rumors of an impending divorce till date.

Despite his celebrity status, Steve has been faithful to his wife. He claims he never cheated on her and never will, their union was unshakable from the start. The couple had their first child, Lucian Buscemi, in 1990. He is currently following in his father’s footsteps. Steve has three brothers, Ken Buscemi, Jon Buscemi and Michael Buscemi, who work in the same trade as Steve.

Steve Buscemi Eyes, Teeth, Height

The actor has a dental problem that he has refused to correct. The Hollywood Reporter said he was adamant about having his teeth changed. In an interview with them, the actor said he had received offers from dentists for treatment but had none.

Like his misaligned teeth, his eyes are distinguished by their old-fashioned appearance and wrinkles. His eyes look amazing when you photoshop them on other people, although he says he doesn’t find it amusing. His physical appearance contributes greatly to the characters he portrays in films which are often twisted or demented characters.

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Net value

Steve has earned quite a large sum of money in his career, he has harvested his nest eggs from several movies and TV series he has starred in, as well as movies he has directed. It is recorded that during his hit TV series Boardwalk Empire, he took $75,000 per episode per movie, between $600,000 and $800,000. In all, Steve’s net worth is estimated at $35 million.