Steve Buscemi is most commonly known for his eyes. Granted, they are pretty unique, but he has done many other things that deserve a little more attention. So, I have created a list of all the things about Steve Buscemi that makes him the bomb. 

Fargo (1996)

1. He was a fire-fighter: Before he was an actor Steve Buscemi was a member of the NYC Fire Department. During the aftermath of 9/11, he returned to the department to help out in anyway he could. He still visits regularly, attending charity events and even making a small documentary series about them. 

2. He is humble and down to earth: He doesn't seem to take for granted any of his roles or his popularity as an actor, he's just so sweet.

3. He has had to deal with being known as the 'creep' and being ignored for a lot of roles he would have been great for: He's played a creep in a lot of films, from smaller ones such as Delirious, to huge films like Monsters, Inc. 

4. He's a great actor: Even when he is cast as the 'creeps', who seem like they have no features other than being just that, he still brings substance to the roles. In Delirious he plays a paparazzi who is constantly grumpy and mean, however, we see the softer side of this character when we meet his parents - he shrinks back into a child again, (not physically, but still) it's amazing to watch. From being constantly given smaller roles, in 2011 he was given the role of Nucky Thompson, a politician and gangster living and working in Atlantic City, finally the star of something. 

5. He has directed a few things too: Steve Buscemi has directed and starred in his own film, Trees Lounge, as well as directing a few TV shows, including a few episodes of The Sopranos and 30 Rock.

6. He also works on smaller projects: For example, Park Bench and AMEX UNSTAGED where he works with Vampire Weekend and Grimes - making funny and cringey scripted videos on Youtube.

7. He used to do stand up comedy: I love stand-up comedy and for me, this just adds to the fact he is the best. 

8. The characters he plays: In 1986 he starred in the film Parting Glances, where he played a gay man, struggling with HIV. This film was released at a time when AID's was a very controversial and rarely discussed topic, but he wasn't shy to take on this role - as many just starting actors would have been at the time. 

9. He's never done anything problematic: He once got stabbed above the eye, in the throat, jaw and arm when he tried to break up a fight between Vince Vaughn and a screenwriter in a bar. He has to wear make-up on set to cover up the scars. 

10. He's worked with some amazing people, e.g. Quentin Tarantio and Joel and Ethan Coen: Steve Buscemi starred as Mr Pink in one of Quentin Tarantio's first films, Reservoir Dogs, playing a slimy thief, who couldn't keep very calm. He also had a small role in Pulp Fiction, playing a Buddy Holly waiter in Jack Rabbit Slims. The Coen Brothers have had him in a number of their films, Fargo, Millers Crossing and The Big Lebowski. 

11. Probably the most important, he's just adorable. 

My favourite Steve Buscemi films include: