John Turturro
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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BIO
John Turturro is an American actor, writer, and filmmaker known for his versatile range of roles in film, television, and on stage. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1957, Turturro grew up in a working-class Italian-American family and attended the State University of New York at New Paltz before pursuing his acting career.
Turturro made his Broadway debut in 1985 in the play "Death of a Salesman" directed by Yale Repertory Theatre's artistic director, Robert Woodruff. He played the role of Happy Loman, the younger son of the protagonist Willy Loman, and received critical acclaim for his performance. Turturro's stage work continued with roles in "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" and "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" before he transitioned to film and television.
Turturro's breakthrough film role came in 1989 when he played the eccentric bowling champion Jesus Quintana in the Coen Brothers' cult classic "The Big Lebowski". He went on to collaborate with the Coen Brothers on several other films, including "Miller's Crossing", "Barton Fink", and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Turturro's film work also includes roles in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing", Martin Scorsese's "The Color of Money", and Robert Redford's "Quiz Show".
In addition to his film work, Turturro has also had a successful television career. He received critical acclaim for his role as John Stone in the HBO miniseries "The Night Of" in 2016, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Turturro has also appeared in several episodes of the hit television series "The Sopranos", and lent his voice to the animated series "The Simpsons" and "American Dad!".
Turturro's stage work has continued throughout his career, and he has returned to Broadway several times. In 2011, he starred in the play "Relatively Speaking", which was a collection of three one-act plays by Ethan Coen, Elaine May, and Woody Allen. Turturro also appeared in the Broadway revival of "The Cherry Orchard" in 2016, playing the role of Lopakhin alongside Diane Lane and Joel Grey.
In addition to his acting career, Turturro has also directed several films, including "Mac", "Illuminata", and "Romance & Cigarettes". He has also written and directed several plays, including "Italian-American Reconciliation" and "The Bald Soprano".
Turturro's most recent work includes his role as Carmine Falcone in the 2021 film "The Batman", directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as the titular character. He also starred in the film "The Jesus Rolls", a spin-off of "The Big Lebowski" that he wrote and directed.
Throughout his career, John Turturro has established himself as a versatile and talented actor, writer, and filmmaker. His work on stage, screen, and television has earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Movies
[ 1984 ] Guy #1
[ 1984 ] Ted from Pinky's
[ 1985 ] Ray
[ 1985 ] Carl Cody
[ 1986 ] Willie
[ 1986 ] Writer
[ 1986 ] Neil Pepper
[ 1986 ] Julian
[ 1987 ] Heinz
[ 1987 ] Aspanu Pisciotta
[ 1989 ] Pino
[ 1990 ] Pinella
[ 1990 ] Mike Battaglia
[ 1990 ] Bernie Bernbaum
[ 1990 ] Moe Flatbush
[ 1990 ] Nick
[ 1991 ] Barton Fink
[ 1991 ] Paulie Carbone
[ 1992 ] Roland T. Flakfizer
[ 1992 ] Niccolo (Mac) Vitelli
[ 1993 ] Dr. Bill Perlman
[ 1994 ] Lucinnius
[ 1994 ] Herbie Stempel
[ 1994 ] Disco Bean
[ 1995 ] Larry Mazilli
[ 1995 ] Ron
[ 1995 ] Sam Giancana
[ 1995 ] Sid Lidz
[ 1996 ] Al Fountain
[ 1996 ] Murray - the Agent
[ 1996 ] Joel Millner
[ 1997 ] Leon
[ 1997 ] Primo Levi
[ 1998 ] Tuxedo Man
[ 1998 ] Coach Billy Sunday
[ 1998 ] Tuccio
[ 1998 ] Johnny Candellano
[ 1998 ] Joey Knish
[ 1998 ] Jesus Quintana
[ 1999 ] Aldo Silvano
[ 1999 ] Harvey the Black Dog - Voice
[ 2000 ] Crocker Johnson
[ 2000 ] Pete Hogwallop
[ 2000 ] Luzhin
[ 2000 ] Dante Dominio
[ 2000 ] Benjamin Kasparian
[ 2001 ] Voice of Monkeybone - Voice
[ 2001 ] Walker
[ 2002 ] Sean Armstrong
[ 2002 ]
[ 2002 ] Howard Cosell
[ 2002 ] Emilio Lopez
[ 2003 ] Chuck
[ 2003 ] Harry
[ 2003 ] Voice
[ 2004 ] Sal / Roberto
[ 2004 ] Paolo Zane
[ 2004 ] John Shooter
[ 2004 ] Don Angelo Bonasera
[ 2005 ] Male Dancer & Singer
[ 2006 ] William Pound
[ 2006 ] Ray Brocco
[ 2007 ] Jim
[ 2007 ] Harvey Brickman
[ 2007 ] Agent Simmons
[ 2008 ] Detective Antonio 'Tony' Ricci
[ 2008 ] Dick Bell
[ 2008 ] Phantom
[ 2009 ] Camonetti
[ 2009 ] Simmons
[ 2010 ]
[ 2010 ] The Rat King
[ 2011 ] Francesco Bernoulli - Voice
[ 2011 ] Narrator - Voice
[ 2011 ] Leroy
[ 2011 ] Simmons
[ 2012 ]
[ 2013 ] Fioravante
[ 2013 ]
[ 2013 ] Hades
[ 2014 ] Seti
[ 2014 ] Arthur 'Bird' Capezio
[ 2014 ] Homem
[ 2015 ] Barry Huggins
[ 2015 ] Ingegner Lombelli
[ 2015 ] Abner Doubleday
[ 2016 ] Frankie Carbo
[ 2017 ] Alan
[ 2017 ] Agent Simmons
[ 2018 ] Arnold
[ 2019 ] Jesus
[ 2019 ] Mr. Silk
[ 2022 ] Milo
[ 2022 ] Dottore - Voice
[ 2022 ] Carmine Falcone
[ 2024 ] Boz
[ 2024 ] Damian
TV Shows
David Traynor
Larry
Grant
Barton Fink
Credits Cop
Billy Martin
[ 2004-2008 ] Ambrose Monk
Ambrose Monk
John Stone
Dusty
Goat
Guglielmo da Baskerville
Rabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf
Irving
Paulo Santana
Eric Shane
[ 2022-2025 ] Irving Bailiff
[ 2022-2025 ] Irving Baliff
Awards and Nominations
winner
John Turturro, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
winner
John Turturro, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
Videos
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by Michael Major - 2024-03-19 12:00:20
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: Netflix Shares Teaser For Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO
by Michael Major - 2022-07-27 09:11:26
VIDEO: John Turturro Talks About How He Brought Barack And Michelle Obama Together on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-02-28 20:41:38
VIDEO: GREEN EGGS AND HAM to Premiere on Netflix on November 8
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-08 11:48:22
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at TEVYE SERVED RAW at the Playroom Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-19 11:00:49
VIDEO: The Alliance Is Over! Watch All-New Trailer for TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-17 08:45:54
TV: THE PRICE Company Gets Ready to Bring Arthur Miller Back to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-01-19 16:05:21
VIDEO: First Look - Robert DeNiro Stars in Boxing Drama HANDS OF STONE
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-19 12:11:49
TV: Watch Highlights from Encores! ZORBA- with John Turturro, Santino Fontana, Marin Mazzie & More!
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-05-06 17:45:38
TV: Chatting with John Turturro, Marin Mazzie & the Company of Encores! ZORBA!; Plus Performance!
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-04-28 15:00:02
TV: Sneak Peek - Marin Mazzie, Santino Fontana and Elizabeth A. Davis Perform a Scene from Encores! ZORBA!
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-04-27 16:33:06
News
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
Tony winner André De Shields returns as Hermes in the seventh and final season of LIVE FROM MOUNT OLYMPUS, the Onassis Foundation's Greek mythology podcast for kids, now featuring original songs in every episode.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The New Group 2026's Gala honored Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly and George Sheanshang with the 2026 Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding Commitment to Theater. See photos from the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2026
American Repertory Theater (A. R.T.) has revealed that the cast of its upcoming production of Rhinoceros directed by Paulus will feature Paul Giamatti, Tatania Maslany, and John Turturro.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
The New Group will honor Sarita Choudhury, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jennifer Tilly, and George Sheanshang with the Mimi and Michael Mendelson Award at its 2026 Gala at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2026
A slew of stage actors have joined the cast of the upcoming film from Tom McCarthy, including Noah Robbins, Dylan Baker, and Michael Chernus, as well as Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris and Nina Arianda.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
The Garden of Dreams Foundation has announced a Charitybuzz auction and celebrity presenter lineup ahead of its Garden of Laughs benefit at Radio City Music Hall. The event will feature comedians including John Oliver and Hasan Minhaj.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast here!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2026
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, written and directed by Noah Segan. The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and will be released this fall.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
The Grand Ole Opry will host a 25th anniversary celebration for the 8x Platinum O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack on Sat. February 28. The special Opry show will feature artists from the original soundtrack, including Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 9, 2025
On Monday, December 8, Netflix hosted the NY Special Screening of Kate Winslet's directorial debut Goodbye June at The Whitby Hotel, followed by a Q&A. Check out photos from the evening here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2025
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted has been added to The Public’s 2025-2026 season. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok brings Girl, Interrupted to the stage for its world premiere.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Nina Arianda, Katie Finneran, and more will join New York Stage and Film's one-night-only benefit reading of John Patrick Shanley’s Academy Award-winning film, Moonstruck.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Experience a unique reading of Moonstruck featuring Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, and Patti LuPone at the Music Box Theatre on November 10, 2025.
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025
Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening, Tootsie, POTUS) and Jason Kravits (The Drowsy Chaperone, Sly Fox) have joined the cast of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Thirwing Upfronts are being held in September. 'TV Upfronts' are a long-standing annual tradition in which television networks invite investors and ad-buyers to see their new season lineups.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025
Walk the red carpet at the 77th Emmy Awards with Sarah Paulson, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Deirdre O'Connell, Michael Cyril Creighton, Kathy Bates, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 14, 2025
Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025
This fall, The Moth—the acclaimed global nonprofit dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling—presents a season devoted to the theme of DARING. Not the adrenaline-fueled variety, but the deeply human kind.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
John Turturro has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
John Turturro has not appeared in the West End.
Performance (Obie Awards) for Danny and the Deep Blue Sea and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
John Turturro has won the following awards: Performance (Obie Awards) for Danny and the Deep Blue Sea and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
John Turturro has written 1 shows including Sabbath's Theater (Co-Playwright).
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