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Would The Real Mr Pink Please Stand Up
By Ada-Padz |
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The glorious films of Steve Buschemi, and his whole filmography, need to be appreciated. The man is a true genius. One of Independent films best workers. Known for his brilliant Mr. Pink in ‘Reservoir Dogs’, the strange looking guy in ‘Fargo’ and the infamous hitman Mr. Shhh in ‘Things to do in Denver when you're dead’, Steve Buscemi is one of the best actors of this time. |
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The Coen regular with his odd, rather ratlike complection and loud squarky voice has not just made an impact in independent cinema he is also a Hollywood hotshot, having starred in box-office smash “Con Air” with Nicholas Cage, John Malkovich and the allways brilliant John Cusack.
He is capable of portraying almost any type of character. His talent is not just in front of camera, he is just as capable behind it as his movie ‘Trees Lounge’ shows.
"Trees Lounge", is a movie he didn't only star in, but also wrote and directed. |
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"Fargo" |
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Born in 1958 in Valley Stream, Long Island, Steve Buscemi acquired a huge interest in theatre while a senior in high school. Whilst working as a New York fireman for four years, he suddenly tried his hand at a spot of stand-up comedy, but eventually gave both up so he could try his hand at more dramatic situations. |
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Steve knew he wanted to act so he moved to Manhattan where he studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute, during which time he wrote and performed several theatrical pieces in downtown New York.
Thankfully, his abilities were noticed by the late Bill Sherwood, who immediately cast the talent as the lead role in his powerful movie, "Parting Glances". |
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"Resevoir Dogs" |
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Thus began Buscemi's long and prestigeous career as the biggest, and best, indie film makers and actors.
Does Steve mind being called an “indie icon”?
No, not at all. In fact he is proud of that critical status, he does not mind what people call him. They probably all call him god. |
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His other highlights are:
- "Call Me" (1988)
- James Ivory's "Slaves of New York" (1989)
- Martin Scorsese's "Life Lessons" segment of "New York Stories" (1989)
- Jim Jarmusch's "Mystery Train" (1989)
- Abel Ferrara's "King of New York" (1990)
- The Coen brothers' ‘Miller's Crossing’: “Barton Fink”
- Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" (1992)
- The Coen brothers: "The Big Lebowski" |
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BACK TO FRONT |
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