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All the roles I play, I don't see any of my roles in films that they're typically leading men.
Steve Buscemi
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Steve Buscemi
Age: 66
Born: 1957
Born: December 13
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Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Firefighter
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Brooklyn
New York
Steven Vincent Buscemi
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