Suspect wanted for allegedly punching actor Steve Buscemi on Manhattan street identified

The 66-year-old man was taken to the hospital where staff treated him for bruising, swelling, and bleeding to his left eye, police saidThe"Boardwalk Empire" star was in Kips Bay on May 8 when a stranger came up and walloped the actor across the face, according to two NYPD sources. They said Buscemi had been leaning up against a wall around 12 p.m., texting on his phone, at the time of the attack.

EMS were called to Third Avenue and East 28th Street where they picked up Buscemi and took him to Bellevue Hospital. Police said the actor was treated for bruising, swelling, and bleeding to his left eye as a result of the seemingly random attack.

In the days after the alleged attack, the NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect in hopes of tracking him down. On Tuesday, he was identified as 50-year-old Clifton Williams.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation speaks out on delinquency debacle Buscemi, a former FDNY firefighter, is known for his roles in the films"Fargo" and"Reservoir Dogs," or the recent TV series"Miracle Workers." He was last seen on screen in the final season of"Curb Your Enthusiasm," which ended its 12 season run in April.A homeless man, later identified as 27-year-old Xavier Israel, was taken into custody in connection with that incident; he faces assault and harassment charges.

A "Boardwalk Empire" actor is recovering from a rock to the head he suffered at random as he walked near Central Park Sunday night, authorities say.

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