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I didn't think I'd ever be able to do movies. That was for serious actors.

Steve Buscemi

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Steve Buscemi
Age: 66
Born: 1957
Born: December 13
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
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Firefighter
Screenwriter
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Brooklyn
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