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
Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
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 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.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2025
Thirdwing will soon follow up Burbank with The Animals Speak, closing out what began with The Fairest in 2021, Bossert’s “Venomous Color” trilogy asks what is the true cost of commodifying art for the masses and examines the role of women at the Disney Studio, artistically and financially.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Corina, the 90s pop star and hitmaker, is set to join award-winning singer-songwriter and Broadway composer Steve Schalchlin for a special one-night-only engagement, at Don't Tell Mama.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
Stage shows Oh, Mary! and Cabaret, the acclaimed Wicked movie, and Hulu's Mid-Century Modern are among the nominees at the 2025 Pride Awards. The ceremony will take place on June 29 at Lincoln Center, in commemoration of Pride Month.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
The 29th Street Playwright Collective has announced its NEW WORK SERIES 2025 with staged readings of 3 new plays, beginning this month. Learn more about the shows here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
ArtsRock's 2025 Gala Fundraiser will feature Emmy Award-winning actor JOHN TURTURRO in conversation with WQXR's Elliott Forrest. Learn more about the event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025
Earlier this week, Dead Outlaw officially opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre! BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025
BroadwayWorld is excited to exclusively reveal that Tony-winner André De Shields is back as Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves, in the sixth season of the hit podcast Live From Mount Olympus. Check out the trailer here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2025
Acclaimed global storytelling organization The Moth will unveil the details for their highly anticipated annual fundraising gala, Fantastic Voyage: The 2025 Moth Ball. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Lighthouse at Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers, the event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025
On the heels of the second season of Severance breaking records as the most-watched series on Apple TV+, the global phenomenon and hit thriller has been renewed for a third season.
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 Obie Award for Performance and the Theatre World Award for Performance, both for his role in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.
John Turturro has written 1 shows including Sabbath's Theater (Co-Playwright).
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