John Turturro

John Turturro as Bernie Bernbaum in Miller's Crossing - 1990

Biography

Born 02/28/1957

Actor John Turturro rose to prominence as a favorite of filmmakers Spike Lee and the Coen Brothers with early roles in “Do the Right Thing” (1989) and “Miller’s Crossing” (1990), making him a go-to guy for volatile, complex characters. Because of his distinct, but indistinguishable...
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Filmography

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Awards

  • In 2004, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy series
  • In 1992, received Cannes Film Festival Camera d'Or Award for Best film of the Year
  • In 1992, received Sundance Film Festival Piper-Heidsieck Tribute for Independent Vision
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Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred with Denzel Washington and John Travolta in the remake of "The Taking of Pelham 123"
  • In 2009, Re-teamed with director Michael Bay for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"
  • In 2008, Co-starred with Adam Sandler in the comedy film "You Don't Mess with the Zohan"
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Family & Companions

  • Nicholas Turturro: father (Died of lung cancer in 1988; came to US from Italy as a boy "knowing all the Fascist songs, and wound up a patriotic American serviceman who fought in D-Day")
  • Katherine Turturro: mother (Worked in a Navy yard during World War II; appeared in son's directing debut, "Mac" (1992))
  • Ralph Turturro: brother (Contributed artwork and storyboards to "Mac")
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