John Turturro (John Michael Turturro)

Date of Birth. February 28, 1957.

Place of Birth. Brooklyn, New York, United States.

John Turturro is a versatile American actor, director, and screenwriter known for his eclectic career and his ability to portray a wide range of complex characters.

Film Career. John Turturro's career has been marked by his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters. He is known for his collaborations with directors like the Coen brothers and Spike Lee.

Education and Training. Turturro studied acting at Yale University and later honed his skills in New York. His theater training has influenced his approach to the art of acting.

Early Career. He began his career in theater and then made his film debut in "The Man Who Wasn't There" (1983). He worked in a series of independent and successful films, building his reputation as a character actor.

Personal Life. John Turturro is known for being very private about his personal life. He is married to Katherine Borowitz, who is also an actress, and they have two children.

Interests and Hobbies. In addition to acting, Turturro is a passionate musician and plays several instruments. He has also explored directing and screenwriting.

Important Films:

"Barton Fink" (1991): Turturro portrays the role of playwright Barton Fink, who grapples with the oddities of Hollywood. The film, directed by the Coen brothers, is a surreal satire of the film industry.

"Do the Right Thing" (1989): Directed by Spike Lee, the film features Turturro as Pino, a racist restaurateur. The movie addresses racial tensions in a Brooklyn neighborhood during a hot summer day.

"Quiz Show" (1994): Turturro plays the role of Herb Stempel in this film based on real events that explores the television quiz show scandal of the 1950s. His performance was critically acclaimed.

"The Big Lebowski" (1998): Turturro is Jesus Quintana, an eccentric bowler. The film, directed by the Coen brothers, has become a pop culture cult classic for its humor and eccentricity.

Filmography

1980 - "Raging Bull" (Martin Scorsese)

1984 - "The Flamingo Kid" (Garry Marshall)

1985 - "To Live and Die in L.A." (William Friedkin)

1985 - "Desperately Seeking Susan" (Susan Seidelman)

1986 - "Gung Ho" (Ron Howard)

1986 - "The Color of Money" (Martin Scorsese)

1987 - "The Sicilian" (Michael Cimino)

1988 - "Five Corners" (Tony Bill)

1989 - "Do the Right Thing" (Spike Lee)

1990 - "State of Grace" (Phil Joanou)

1990 - "Mo' Better Blues" (Spike Lee)

1991 - "Jungle Fever" (Spike Lee)

1991 - "Barton Fink" (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)

1992 - "Mac" (John Turturro) - Also director

1993 - "Fearless" (Peter Weir)

1994 - "Quiz Show" (Robert Redford)

1994 - "The Search for One-eye Jimmy" (Sam Henry Kass)

1995 - "Clockers" (Spike Lee)

1996 - "Girl 6" (Spike Lee)

1996 - "Grace of My Heart" (Allison Anders)

1997 - "The Truce" (Francesco Rosi)

1998 - "Illuminata" (John Turturro) - Also director

1998 - "The Big Lebowski" (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)

1998 - "Rounders" (John Dahl)

1999 - "Cradle Will Rock" (Tim Robbins)

2000 - "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen)

2000 - "The Man Who Cried" (Sally Potter)

2001 - "Monkeybone" (Henry Selick)

2001 - "Thirteen Conversations About One Thing" (Jill Sprecher)

2002 - "Mr. Deeds" (Steven Brill)

2002 - "Collateral Damage" (Andrew Davis)

2003 - "Fear X" (Nicolas Winding Refn)

2004 - "Secret Window" (David Koepp)

2004 - "She Hate Me" (Spike Lee)

2005 - "Romance & Cigarettes" (John Turturro) - Also director

2006 - "The Good Shepherd" (Robert De Niro)

2007 - "Transformers" (Michael Bay)

2007 - "Margot at the Wedding" (Noah Baumbach)

2008 - "What Just Happened" (Barry Levinson)

2009 - "The Taking of Pelham 123" (Tony Scott)

2009 - "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (Michael Bay)

2010 - "Passione" (John Turturro) - Also director

2011 - "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" (Michael Bay)

2013 - "Fading Gigolo" (John Turturro) - Also director

2014 - "Exodus: Gods and Kings" (Ridley Scott)

2016 - "Hands of Stone" (Jonathan Jakubowicz)

2019 - "The Jesus Rolls" (John Turturro) - Also director

Awards

Cannes Film Festival:

Best Actor: Won for "Barton Fink" (1991).

Emmy Awards:

Won an Emmy for his role in the miniseries "The Night Of" (2016).

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):

Received nominations for his performances.

Independent Spirit Awards:

Won awards for his roles in independent films.