Career Timeline of Steve Buscemi: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Steve Buscemi built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Steven Vincent Buscemi is a celebrated American actor, renowned for his distinctive character roles. Despite widespread critical acclaim and recognition as one of the finest actors without an Academy Award nomination, Buscemi's career began with significant roles in independent films like *Parting Glances*, *Mystery Train*, and *In the Soup*. His breakthrough came with his portrayal of Mr. Pink in Quentin Tarantino's *Reservoir Dogs*, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in independent and mainstream cinema.
1980: Begins Career as Firefighter
In 1980, Steve Buscemi began his career as a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department's Engine Company No. 55, while secretly taking acting classes.
1984: Leaves Firefighting Career
In 1984, Steve Buscemi ended his firefighting career with the New York City Fire Department's Engine Company No. 55.
1992: Independent Spirit Award for Reservoir Dogs
In 1992, Steve Buscemi won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his role in Reservoir Dogs.
May 25, 2003: Arrested at Firehouse Protest
On May 25, 2003, Steve Buscemi was arrested with 19 other people while protesting the closing of firehouses, including Engine 55.
2003: Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award for Ghost World
In 2003, Steve Buscemi received a Golden Globe Award nomination and won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in Ghost World.
2003: Sings on Lou Reed's Album The Raven
In 2003, Steve Buscemi sang in "The Broadway Song" for Lou Reed's album The Raven.
2007: Recurring Role in 30 Rock
In 2007, Steve Buscemi began a recurring role as Lenny Wosniak in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.
2011: Appears in Beastie Boys Music Video
In 2011, Steve Buscemi appeared in the music video for the Beastie Boys' song "Make Some Noise", which was nominated for MTV Video of the Year.
2011: Hosts Saturday Night Live, Wins Golden Globe
In 2011, Steve Buscemi hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama for his performance in Boardwalk Empire.
2011: Joins Rallies Against Firehouse Closures
In 2011, Steve Buscemi joined rallies against the threat of closing eight Brooklyn firehouses, arguing that closing these firehouses "is no way to protect New York."
2011: Golden Globe and SAG Awards for Boardwalk Empire
In 2011, Steve Buscemi received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama and two Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) for his role as Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson in Boardwalk Empire.
2012: SAG Awards for Boardwalk Empire
In 2012, Steve Buscemi received two Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) for his role as Enoch 'Nucky' Thompson in Boardwalk Empire.
2013: End of 30 Rock Role
In 2013, Steve Buscemi concluded his recurring role as Lenny Wosniak in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.
2014: Guest Star in Portlandia
In 2014, Steve Buscemi appeared as a guest star in the IFC sketch series Portlandia.
2014: Hosts Park Bench with Steve Buscemi
In 2014, Steve Buscemi began hosting, directing, and producing his web series talk show, Park Bench with Steve Buscemi.
2014: Stars in and Narrates FDNY Documentary
In 2014, Steve Buscemi starred in and narrated the HBO documentary A Good Job: Stories of the FDNY, revisiting his work with fellow firefighters and sharing their stories, including those from September 11.
2014: Named Honorary Battalion Chief by the New York City Fire Department
In 2014, Steve Buscemi was named Honorary battalion chief by the New York City Fire Department for his early career serving as a fireman and for his return to the service during 9/11.
2015: Acts Alongside Adam Sandler in Hotel Transylvania 2 and The Ridiculous 6
In 2015, Steve Buscemi acted alongside Adam Sandler in the animated film Hotel Transylvania 2 and The Ridiculous 6.
2015: Park Bench With Steve Buscemi Concludes
In 2015, Steve Buscemi concluded hosting, directing, and producing his web series talk show, Park Bench with Steve Buscemi.
2016: Acts in Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
In 2016, Steve Buscemi acted in the political drama Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival.
2016: Guest Star in Inside Amy Schumer and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
In 2016, Steve Buscemi appeared as a guest star in the Comedy Central sketch series Inside Amy Schumer and the Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
2016: Primetime Emmy Award for Park Bench with Steve Buscemi
In 2016, Steve Buscemi won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for Park Bench with Steve Buscemi.
2016: Wins Emmy and Co-Stars in Horace and Pete
In 2016, Steve Buscemi won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for Park Bench with Steve Buscemi and co-starred in Louis C.K.'s comedy-drama web series Horace and Pete.
2017: Guest Star in Broad City and Portlandia
In 2017, Steve Buscemi appeared as a guest star in the Comedy Central comedy series Broad City and Portlandia.
2017: Stars in Lean on Pete and The Death of Stalin
In 2017, Steve Buscemi starred as Del Montgomery in the British coming of age drama Lean on Pete and as Nikita Khrushchev in Armando Iannucci's dark comedy and satirical film The Death of Stalin, receiving critical acclaim for his performance in the latter.
2017: Roles in The Boss Baby and Transformers: The Last Knight
In 2017, Steve Buscemi voiced roles in The Boss Baby and Transformers: The Last Knight.
2018: Roles in The Week Of and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
In 2018, Steve Buscemi took roles in the comedy film The Week Of and voiced a role in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
2019: Role in The Dead Don't Die
In 2019, Steve Buscemi continued taking roles in comedy films such as The Dead Don't Die.
February 2020: Cast in Three Sisters Revival, Production Cancelled
In February 2020, Steve Buscemi was cast as Chebutykin in a New York Theatre Workshop revival of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, but the production was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Roles in The King of Staten Island and Hubie Halloween
In 2020, Steve Buscemi took roles in comedy films such as The King of Staten Island and Hubie Halloween.
2021: Speaks About PTSD and Executive Produces Documentary
In 2021, Steve Buscemi spoke to podcast host Marc Maron about his issues with PTSD resulting from volunteering in the aftermath of 9/11 and served as executive producer of the documentary Dust: The Lingering Legacy of 9/11.
2022: Voices Role in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
In 2022, Steve Buscemi voiced a role in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania.
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