Actor Steve Buscemi's publicist says he is OK after the “Boardwalk Empire” star was punched in the face by a man in Manhattan.

“Steve Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,” his publicist announced in a statement on Sunday. “He is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of New York.”

Acclaimed actor Steve Buscemi was walking in New York City last week when an assaulter allegedly punched him in broad daylight on a Manhattan street.

During a walk in New York earlier this week, "Boardwalk Empire" actor Steve Buscemi was attacked when an individual punched the actor in the face.

Actor Steve Buscemi was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street in a “random act of violence”, his publicist said. The 66-year-old star of Fargo and Boardwalk Empire was assaulted late on Wednesday morning in Manhattan and taken to a nearby hospital with bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye.

He's the latest celebrity to become the victim of violence in the city, following an attack on his 'Boardwalk Empire' co-star Michael Stuhlbarg in March.

Police are searching for the man accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi in the face in New York City on Wednesday, according to officials. Police were called to 369 Third Ave. in Manhattan around 12 p.

NYPD are searching for the suspect who is accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi in the face in New York City on Wednesday, according to local media outlets.

The actor, who starred in “Boardwalk Empire,” was assaulted by a stranger on Wednesday morning. He was treated at Bellevue Hospital.

El actor Steve Buscemi se encuentra bien después que un hombre lo golpeó en el rostro en una calle de la ciudad de Nueva York, informó su publicista el domingo.