Steve Buscemi

12. november 2026 · 45m

Buscemi worked as a NYC firefighter for four years while he was getting his start in theater and stand-up comedy. Over the course of his acting career, Buscemi's acted in more than 100 films and TV shows. He's now appearing in two new movies: The Only Pickpocket in New York and Wild Horse Nine. He spoke with Dave Davies about working with the Coen brothers, being hit by a bus when he was a kid, and being described as “funny lookin’” in Fargo. 

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