<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started as a Firefighter</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming an actor, Steve Buscemi was a firefighter in his native New York City. He worked with Engine Company 55 from 1980 to 1984.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Founded His Own Movie Studio</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1996, Steve Buscemi co-founded Olive Productions with actors Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott. The studio has produced several independent films over the years.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has Appeared in Over 80 Films</h3><p class='facts-text'>Steve Buscemi has appeared in over 80 films, including cult classics such as Reservoir Dogs and Fargo. His first role was in 1984's The Way It Is.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Frequent Collaborator with Adam Sandler</h3><p class='facts-text'>Steve Buscemi has frequently collaborated with comedian Adam Sandler, appearing in 8 of his films including Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds, and Grown Ups 2.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Directed Several Episodes of The Sopranos</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to acting, Steve Buscemi has directed several episodes of the hit HBO series The Sopranos. He also directed the feature film Trees Lounge in 1996.</p></div></div>