Steve Buscemi, precisely 5ft 8¼ (173.4 cm) tall, leverages his compact stature to embody intense, unforgettable characters that dominate the screen despite his average height.
His distinctive 5ft 8¼ frame enhances his quirky persona in iconic films like Reservoir Dogs, Fargo, Con Air, and The Big Lebowski, where his physical presence amplifies edgy, everyman roles.
- Starred as the commanding Enoch "Nucky" Thompson in HBO's Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014), his 173.4 cm height underscoring the character's outsized power and charisma.
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series for Park Bench with Steve Buscemi (2016).
- Delivered memorable performances in The Sopranos and Ghost World, with his exact height contributing to his uniquely relatable intensity.