“I didn't really like the aloneness of doing stand-up. The comedians by nature weren't very - I mean, they were sociable, but they hung out in cliques, and it's very hard to get accepted; lots of competition.”

American actor, director, and producer

Steve Buscemi is an American actor, director, and producer. He is known for a career that has earned him two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Independent Spirit Awards. He has worked across acting, directing, and producing, and his reputation rests on a long career in film and television. The awards attached to his name suggest the range and durability of that work, with recognition from both television and independent film circles.