Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on February 28, 1957, John Turturro attended Yale Drama School before pursuing roles onstage and character parts in films. In 1987, he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his intense portrayal of a psychopath in Five Corners.A regular in the films of director Spike Lee and writer-director brothers Ethan and Joel Coen, Turturro is known for playing nervous eccentrics and rage-filled maniacs -- but often plays more tender characters as well. In 1992, he directed, co-wrote and starred in Mac, winning the Camera d'Or at Cannes. Notable films include Do the Right Thing, Barton Fink (for which he won Best Actor at Cannes), Quiz Show, Unstrung Heroes, Box of Moonlight and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
In 2004, Turturro won an Emmy for a rare television appearance on "Monk." He continues to work on the stage, as well as in independent and Hollywood films.
AddBarton FinkIdealistic playwright Barton Fink (John Turturro) believes writing should reveal the hopes, dreams and tragedies of the common man. When Hollywood taps him to write a movie, Fink develops severe writer's block and soon falls victim to a strange sequence of events. Unable to combine his deep-seated... Read More
AddBox of MoonlightA trip originally planned for business turns into the healthy unraveling of a middle-aged man's uptight world. When Al Fountain (John Turturro) sees his work contract canceled, he searches for the lake he remembers from childhood. What he finds is a carefree young man who chips away at Al's... Read More
Add AllThe Bronx Is BurningIt's 1977 all over again in this ESPN original miniseries about the buildup to the New York Yankees' first World Series win under charismatic owner George Steinbrenner. A stellar ensemble cast includes Oliver Platt as Steinbrenner, John Turturro as Yankees manager Billy Martin, Max Casella as... Read More
AddBrain DonorsUpon the advice of her lawyer (John Turturro), a rich widow, Lillian (Nancy Marchand), funds the establishment of a ballet company. Unfortunately, she chooses to rely on her inept groundskeeper, Jacques (Bob Nelson), and a cab driver who aspires to being a Renaissance man, Rocco (Mel Smith), to... Read More
AddSugarTimeJohn Turturro and Mary-Louise Parker star in HBO's film about the very public love affair between mobster Sam Giancana and his famous paramour, singer Phyllis McGuire. This unconventional romance chronicles the scandalous relationship that threatened to bring down Chicago's most powerful godfather... Read More
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