Steve Buscemi, born on December 13, 1957, in Long Island, New York, is an American actor, director, producer, and former firefighter. He began his acting career in the late 1980s and has since become a fixture in American cinema with his distinctive looks and versatile acting abilities. Prior to his acting career, Buscemi served as a volunteer firefighter in his hometown for 12 years. His experiences during this time would later inspire several of his film roles. In 1983, after an injury sustained while on duty, he decided to leave the fire department and pursue an acting career. Buscemi’s first significant role was in the independent film ‘Mystery Train’ (1989) directed by Jim Jarmusch. His performance earned him critical acclaim and led to more opportunities in the indie film scene. In 1992, he appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ which further solidified his place in Hollywood. One of Buscemi’s most iconic roles is that of Pete