John Turturro - (born 28.2.1957) John Turturro is a very well established American actor, director and writer. His career spans to over sixty films and he has worked with the likes of Spike Lee, Adam Sandler and the Coen Brothers. Some of his most renowned films are 'Do the Right Thing' (1989), 'Miller's Crossing' (1990), 'Barton Fink' (1991), 'Quiz Show' (1994), 'The Big Lebowski' (1998), 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' (2000) and the 'Transformers' films. John Turturro: Childhood Turturro was born in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Nicholas Turturro was a carpenter, construction worker and former Navy sailor while his mother Katherine was a jazz singer. He was brought up a Roman-Catholic and moved to Queens, New York when he was six. He studied Theatre Arts at the State University of New York and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the Yale School of Drama. John Turturro: Acting career John Turturro's first on screen performance was a non-verbal role in Martin Scorsese's 'Raging Bull' (1980). He won an Obie award for 'Danny and the Deep Blue Sea' in 1984. Turturro starred alongside Tim Robbins in 1987 film 'Five Corners' where he was noticed by notoriously controversial director Spike Lee. Turturro worked in nine of Spike Lee's films including 'Do the Right Thing' (1989) and 'Summer of Sam' (1999). Turturro starred in many of the Coen Brothers films including Miller's Crossing (1990) playing a bookie, Bernie Bernbaum, Barton Fink (1991) playing the protagonist of the same name and The Big Lebowski (1998) where he plays Jesus Quintana, antagonist of Jeff Bridges character. He then starred alongside George Clooney in 'O, Brother Where Art Thou' (2000). Turturro worked alongside Adam Sandler in 'Mr.Deeds' (2002) and 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' (2008). The film 'Illuminata' (1999) was his first work as producer, director and actor. In 2010, he acted and directed in his film 'Passione'. His latest film was 'Fading Gigolo' starring alongside Woody Allen. Turtorro first starred in television in an episode of 'Miami Vice '(1985). He also played the title character in 'Monk' and, in 2007, played himself in 'Flight of The Concords'. John Turturro: Personal Life Turturro is married to actress Katherine Borowitz; they have two children Amedeo (born 1990) and Diego (born 2000). He is also a judge for a local New York City Film Festival (NYICFF). In 2011 became a dual Italian and American citizen.
Biography by Contactmusic.com