John Michael Turturro (/ tərˈtʊəroʊ / ⓘ [1] Italian pronunciation: [turˈturro]; born February 28, 1957) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his varied roles in independent films, and has worked frequently with the Coen brothers, Adam Sandler, and Spike Lee.

Dec 12, 2019 · Due to his longstanding working relationship with the Coen brothers, John Turturro expected to have a bigger role in The Big Lebowski. When he was sent the script, he was surprised to find that the character the Coens wanted him to …

Aug 8, 2016 · JOHN TURTURRO: I was very good friends with James. And when they first mentioned it, I was like, this is maybe too difficult for me. But when I saw the pilot, James was barely in there. He...

Apr 20, 2001 · The genius in question is Alexander Ivanovich Luzhin (John Turturro), a chain-smoking chess prodigy who shows up at an Italian lakeside resort to compete for the world championship.

Jan 16, 2007 · I love Turturro, but damn, his "beard" irritates the hell out of me here. In addition to the fact that you rarely see facial hair groomed in such a manner, it just looks so bloody uncomfortable. My body convulses with itching whenever he appears on screen with that massive growth on the underside of his face.

Jan 21, 2025 · As Mr. Turturro did his rookie walk — his jacket slumped back at the shoulders, his hands stuffed in his pockets, a slight grin that signaled he was in charge and not concerned — it was clear how Zegna left the Davos set had won and the confident Hollywood types.

John Turturro. Actor: Fading Gigolo. Highly talented, lightly built 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.

John Turturro. Actor: Fading Gigolo. Highly talented, lightly built 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.

Jul 1, 2016 · When Mr. Turturro finished reading the scripts for the new series, he watched the pilot with Mr. Gandolfini and saw him sporting a big beard but saying little.

Jan 24, 2025 · John Turturro’s career is too vast and varied to assume that any one person knows him for any one role. Maybe you first encountered him in Do the Right Thing or Miller’s Crossing.Maybe you ...