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Steve Buscemi Trivia Quiz

Some actors can take over a scene from the stars. Steve Buscemi is such an actor.

A multiple-choice quiz by Rehaberpro. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Rehaberpro

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,819

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1179

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (10/10), Guest 47 (7/10), Guest 73 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Steve Buscemi was born in Brooklyn on December 13, 1957. What was his name at birth? Hint

Stephen Roy Bestman

Steven Vincent Buscemi

Steven Spencer

Vincent Robert Barkley

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Question 2 of 10

2. After Nassau Community College, what prestigious acting school did he enter? Hint

Actors Studio

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

Lee Strasberg Institute

New York Academy of Dramatic Arts

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Question 3 of 10

3. On the dreadful day of September 11, 2001, what did Steve Buscemi do? Hint

Organized a film crew to make a documentary

Joined fire fighters in labor and seeking of victims

Donated a hundred thousand dollars to shelters

Could do little as he was in Japan filming a movie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Buscemi first movie was "Parting Glances" (1986). Was was his role? Hint

Mickey, young street hustler

Nick, a young man with aids

Hank, an ambulance driver

Sam, a rookie cop

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Question 5 of 10

5. In cult classic "Reservoir Dogs", each man in the gang is given a code name to protect their true identity. What was the name that Buscemi's character objected to? Hint

Mr.Cream

Mr. Puppy

Mr. Pink

Mr. Bugeyes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "Fargo" (1996), Steve's character has a number of mishaps. Which of these did not happen? Hint

Confrontation with a parking attendant

Shot in the ear

An uncomfortable lunch with Frances McDormand

Put through a wood-chipper

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Question 7 of 10

7. As a character actor, Buscemi has played a 'second banana" in six of one actor's films. Who is this actor? Hint

Steve Martin

Adam Sandler

Kevin James

Ben Stiller

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Question 8 of 10

8. Steve Buscemi is also a Director. Which of these films did he not direct? Hint

Tree's Lounge (1996)

Living in Oblivion (2002)

Interview (2007)

Animal Factory (2000)

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Question 9 of 10

9. While filming "Domestic Disturbance" (2001), Steve Buscemi was stabbed three times. How did this happen? Hint

Accidental stabbing in a fight scene

Suicide attempt

Domestic dispute with wife

A bar fight off the set

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these roles did Steve Buscemi not play? Hint

A Buddy Holly imitator in "Pulp Fiction" (1994)

Verbal Kint, a petty criminal in "The Usual Suspects" (1994)

Seymour, an alienated 40ish man in "Ghost World" (2000)

Garland Greene , serial killer in " Con Air" (1997)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Steve Buscemi was born in Brooklyn on December 13, 1957. What was his name at birth?

Answer: Steven Vincent Buscemi

His father was Italian and worked as a garbage man and his mother of Irish descent acted as a hostess in a restaurant. Steve has three brothers. He attended Valley Stream High School with actress Patricia Charbonneau where he participated in the drama troupe and wrestled on the varsity. Later he attended Nassau Community College. Later Buscemi would write and direct "Tree's Lounge" (1996), a homage to his neighborhood in Valley Stream and his childhood.

2. After Nassau Community College, what prestigious acting school did he enter?

Answer: Lee Strasberg Institute

The Strasberg School has great appeal as it is the flagship for the "Method" school of acting that requires fledgling actors to go beyond the script and stereotypes and create a new and unique character. James Dean, Al Pacino, and Robert DeNiro studied there, to name a few.

3. On the dreadful day of September 11, 2001, what did Steve Buscemi do?

Answer: Joined fire fighters in labor and seeking of victims

In his youth Steve spent four years as a fire fighter for NYFD. The day after 9/11 he returned to his old fire house and worked twelve hour shifts along side his former mates. He refused all interviews and would not allow himself to be photographed.

4. Buscemi first movie was "Parting Glances" (1986). Was was his role?

Answer: Nick, a young man with aids

Some film buffs consider this film to be the most accurate portrayal of the gay sub-culture, as it avoids the cliches of such films as "Philadelphia"(1993) and "In and Out" (1997). This is Bill Sherwood's first and only film as he died of Aids in 1990. The role established Buscemi as an actor who could handle quirky supporting roles.

5. In cult classic "Reservoir Dogs", each man in the gang is given a code name to protect their true identity. What was the name that Buscemi's character objected to?

Answer: Mr. Pink

The classic breakfast scene in "Reservoir Dogs" is one of the most memorable. Steve wonders why he is Mr. Pink when the rest are Mr. Green, Mr. Blue, etc.

6. In "Fargo" (1996), Steve's character has a number of mishaps. Which of these did not happen?

Answer: An uncomfortable lunch with Frances McDormand

Another actor, Steve Park, an old high school classmate of McDormand, wants more than lunch.

"Fargo" won the Academy Award for Best Film and Best Screen Play for the Coen Brothers. William Macy received a well deserved Supporting Actor nomination but that does not detract from Buscemi's performance.

7. As a character actor, Buscemi has played a 'second banana" in six of one actor's films. Who is this actor?

Answer: Adam Sandler

Those films are "Airheads" (1994), "Billy Madison" (1995), "Wedding Singer" (1998), "Big Daddy" (1999), "Mr. Deeds" (2002), and "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" (2007).

8. Steve Buscemi is also a Director. Which of these films did he not direct?

Answer: Living in Oblivion (2002)

In "Living in Oblivion" Steve plays a Director working on a film where everything can go wrong, and does.

"Tree's Lounge" and "Animal Factory" were nominated for several independent film awards. "Interview" is an intense two-actor film.

9. While filming "Domestic Disturbance" (2001), Steve Buscemi was stabbed three times. How did this happen?

Answer: A bar fight off the set

Off the set at a local bar in Wilmington, North Carolina, a drunken patron picked a fight with Vince Vaughan, a fellow actor. Buscemi tried to intervene and was stabbed.

10. Which of these roles did Steve Buscemi not play?

Answer: Verbal Kint, a petty criminal in "The Usual Suspects" (1994)

Verbal Kint was played by Kevin Spacey (who really is not a 'petty' crook).

Other memorable Buscemi roles were Chet, the desk clerk, in "Barton Fink" (1991), "Rockhound" in "Armageddon"(1998),Donny in "The Big Lebowski" (1998), and Tony Soprano's cousin in the TV series "The Sopranos".

Source: Author Rehaberpro

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