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John Turturro

Birth Name:
John Michael Turturro
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
John Turturro

Fast Facts

  • Has served on the jury of the New York International Children's Film Festival
  • Received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in "Monk" in 2004
  • Won Best Actor Awards at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992 and 1991
  • Received the career achievement tribute at the Miami International Film Festival in 2014
  • Earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Yale's School of Drama
  • Attended State University of New York at New Paltz in New York
  • Born to Italian immigrants Katherine a singer and Nicola a carpenter
  • Cousin to actress Aida Turturro
  • Brother to actor Nicholas Turturro
  • Is married to Katherine Borowitz and they have 2 children
  • Quote: "I love to act, and I try to be challenged by what I do․"
  • Quote: "My sensitivity level is high, but I think that's one of my assets as an actor․"
  • Often worked with Joel and Ethan Coen, to create memorable cinema characters
  • Has carried American and Italian citizenship since 2011

Awards

  • 1989Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
  • 1990NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1991ACCA - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 1991Best ActorWinner
  • 1991NSFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1992Golden CameraWinner
  • 1992SACD Prize - Directors' Fortnight:Nominated
  • 1992CFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1992David - Best Foreign Actor (Migliore Attore Straniero):Winner
  • 1994Independent Spirit Award - Best Director:Nominated
  • 1994Independent Spirit Award - Best First Feature:Nominated
  • 1995Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
  • 1995CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1995Chlotrudis Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 1997Chlotrudis Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1998Palme d'OrNominated
  • 1998Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
  • 2000FIPRESCI Prize - Special MentionWinner
  • 2001MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Team:Nominated
  • 2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 2003FFCC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2004Bodil - Best Actor (Bedste mandlige hovedrolle):Nominated
  • 2004Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actor:Nominated
  • 2004OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2005Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2005Golden Lion - Best Film:Nominated
  • 2006Chainsaw Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2007Silver Berlin Bear - Outstanding Artistic Contribution:Winner
  • 2007Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
  • 2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 2010Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2010Capri Cult AwardWinner
  • 2010Award of the City of Rome - Best Film:Winner
  • 2011Felix - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Felix - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Razzie Award - Worst Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2014Audience Award - Best Feature:Winner
  • 2014Audience Award - World Competition:Winner
  • 2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2017Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2017INOCA TV - Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:Nominated
  • 2017OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:Nominated
  • 2020OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series:Nominated
  • 2021Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2022Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series:Nominated
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2022HCA Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama:Winner
  • 2022OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2022Feature Film Cast and Crew Award - Best Supporting Actor In A Feature Film:Winner
  • 2023Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2023Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series:Nominated
  • 2024Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actor:Nominated
  • 2024OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Pride Award - Best Actor in a Series/Mini Series:Winner
  • 2025Astra TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
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