John Turturro

Age: 52
Height: 6' 0 1/2"

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Born: Feb. 28th, 1957

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John Turturro's Main TV Roles

Show	Character(s)
The Bronx is Burning	Billy Martin

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

Highly talented, lightly built Italian American actor who always looks unsettled and jumpy has become a favourite of cult/arthouse film aficionados with his compelling performances in a broad range of cinematic vehicles. Has become a regular in the thought provoking films of Spike Lee and the off the wall comedies of Joel Coen & Ethan Coen. His wonderful performances include as the highly agitated "Pino" in Do the Right Thing (1989), as an intellectual playwright in Barton Fink (1991), a pedophile tenpin bowler in The Big Lebowski (1998), a confused boyfriend in Jungle Fever (1991) and as the voice of Harvey the dog in Summer of Sam (1999).

Turturro has continued to appeal to audiences despite his unconventional looks and the often annoying onscreen mannerisms of his characters which he used to great effect in films such as his blue collar tale of warring brothers in the construction business, Mac (1992), as the irate, dumped game show contestant, Herbie Stempel, in Robert Redford (I)'s dynamic Quiz Show (1994). One of modern American cinema's gems of acting, Turturro remains in strong demand for his high calibre thespian talents.

TRIVIA:

The Turturro family originates from Sicily, Italy.
Does an accurate impression of 'Burt Lancaster' (qv).
Is a big fan of _Big Trouble in Little China (1986)_ (qv).
Son, 'Diego Turturro' (qv), was born in 2000.
Has starred in six movies with his former acting professor from SUNY New Paltz, 'Joe Paparone' (qv). In the film _Mac (1992)_ (qv), he plays his deceased father.
A native of Brooklyn.
Has appeared in more films directed by 'Spike Lee' (qv) than any other actor. They first worked together in _Do the Right Thing (1989)_ (qv) and as of _Miracle at St. Anna (2008)_ (qv) has appeared in nine of Lee's films.
Cousin of 'Aida Turturro' (qv).

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