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I usually get freaked out if I'm in a situation where a lot of people recognise me at once.

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Steve Buscemi
Age: 66
Born: 1957
Born: December 13
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Firefighter
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Director
Brooklyn
New York
Steven Vincent Buscemi
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