Steve Buscemi (Mr. Pink)

Steve Buscemi (Mr. Pink)

From "Fargo" to "The Big Lebowski" Steve Buscemi's career is peppered with indie hits, but one of the most notable was his role as Mr. Pink. (Quentin Tarantino originally wrote the role of the no-tipping gangster for himself.) Buscemi went on to have a lush and varied career after "Dogs" (he has starred in six Coen Brothers films) and now leads the hit HBO television series, "Boardwalk Empire." He received a Golden Globe award for his performance of "Boardwalk" lead Nucky Thompson in 2011.

Michael Madsen (Mr. Blonde - Vic Vega)

Michael Madsen (Mr. Blonde - Vic Vega)

Think you recognize Michael Madsen from something? Well, there's a good chance you've seen him in almost <em>everything</em>. He has appeared in over 150 films, usually in small supporting roles. However, 'Reservoir Dogs' is a notable exception for the actor. His razor-happy role as Mr. Blonde garnered attention from fans and critics alike. Madsen has been continuing his colorful career since, participating in the reality television show, "Celebrity Big Brother" and, most recently, having a cameo appearance in Justin Bieber's music video "As Long As You Love Me." He also teamed up with Tarantino once again in the "Kill Bill" franchise.

Tim Roth (Mr. Orange - Freddy Newandyke)

Tim Roth (Mr. Orange - Freddy Newandyke)

Being cast as the perma-bloody Mr. Orange, Tim Roth went on to star in two more Tarantino films, as another robber in 1994's "Pulp Fiction" and again in "Four Rooms" (Tarantino directed one segment of the film). In 1995, Roth starred in "Rob Roy" alongside Liam Neeson, which earned him the Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, a Golden Globe nomination and a BAFTA. From 2009 to 2011, he played the lead role in the crime drama series "Lie To Me." Roth was most recently named the President of the Jury for the Un Certain Regard at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.

Harvey Keitel (Mr. White - Larry Dimmick)

Harvey Keitel (Mr. White - Larry Dimmick)

Unlike most of his jewel-swiping brethren, Harvey Keitel already had a lush career before being cast in "Reservoir Dogs" The actor struck gold auditioning for the then-fledgling director Martin Scorsese, and wound up starring in three of his features, including "Taxi Driver." Like his co-star Tim Roth, Keitel also had a role in Tarantino's lauded "Pulp Fiction." His last major role was in 2008, in which he played Jerry Springer in the British musical "Jerry Springer: The Opera."

Lawrence Tierney (Joe Cabot)

Lawrence Tierney had long been known for his role as a mobster before being cast as the salty kingpin, Joe Cabot. Tierney had a volatile and fraught career. Allegedly, his off-color antics during the production of "Reservoir Dogs" caused many problems for the cast and crew. Quinten Tarantino would later comment that he and Tierney almost came to blows during filming (he also reportedly caused trouble on the set of "Seinfeld" a year earlier). Tierney would go on to act in a variety of small movies and TV shows, before passing away in 2002 at the age of 82.

Chris Penn ("Nice Guy" Eddie)

Chris Penn, younger brother of Sean Penn, had been on the acting scene since the age of 12, playing comic relief or tough guy characters. In the case of "Reservoir Dogs," he occupied both sorts as Nice Guy Eddie. Penn woud later garner fame in another Tarantino-scripted flick, "True Romance." In 1996, Penn won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the Venice Film Festival for "The Funeral." Ten years later, Penn died from heart disease, at the age of 40.

Kirk Baltz (Ofcr. Marvin Nash)

Kirk Baltz played the unforgettable role as Mr. Blonde's torture victim, Officer Marvin Nash. After getting his ear sliced off to the tune of "Stuck in the Middle With You," he went on to star in another Tarantino-penned script, "Natural Born Killers." He also had a role in 1997's "Face/Off." Batlz now runs an acting school in Los Angeles, California, where he coaches fledging actors. You can see what he looks like today <a href="http://kirkbaltz.net/">over on his website</a>

Eddie Bunker (Mr. Blue)

While Eddie Bunker played the ill-fated robber Mr. Blue in "Reservoir Dogs," his real life was also peppered with various crimes such as bank robbery, drug dealing, extortion and forgery. Bunker continued his criminal behavior until being released from prison in 1975; he then began to focus on becoming a writer and actor. In 2000, he starred in and co-wrote the film adaptation of his second novel, "Animal Factory." After a surgery to improve the circulation in his legs, Bunker died on July 19, 2005 at the age of 71.

Steven Wright (K-Billy DJ)

Though he never actually shows his face in "Reservoir Dogs," comedian Steven Wright's voice can be heard throughout the film as K-Billy DJ, a radio disc jockey spinning the super sounds of the '70s (including the aforementioned ear-slicing theme "Stuck in the Middle With You"). Before appearing in "Dogs," Wright was already a successful standup comedian, having been nominated for a Grammy for Best Comedy Album. Wright would go on to appear in a variety of films, including "Half-Baked," "Natural Born Killers" and "Coffee and Cigarettes." His last on-screen role was 2005's "Son of the Mask."

Quentin Tarantino (Mr. Brown)

Quentin Tarantino (Mr. Brown)

In addition to directing and starring in the film, Tarantino wrote the script for "Reservoir Dogs" (in three-and-a-half weeks!), which received immediate praise when it screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 1992. Tarantino, of course, would go on to have one of the most illustrious careers as a director to date. His films include "Pulp Fiction," "Jackie Brown,""Kill Bill: Vol 1," "Kill Bill: Vol 2," "Death Proof," and "Inglourious Basterds." Christmas 2012 sees the release of his upcoming spaghetti western, "Django Unchained." Tarantino has won many awards, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and the Palme d'Or.