Steve Buscemi in Boardwalk Empire

Largely a supporting actor, Steve Buscemi has appeared in a slew of well-known mainstream and indie films throughout his over 30-year career, including Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, Con Air, Armageddon and The Big Lebowski. But it wasn't until Boardwalk Empire entered his life that Buscemi would garner widespread critical recognition. For his role as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson in the critically acclaimed HBO series, Buscemi earned two SAG Awards, a Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations.