John Turturro Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Height, Parents, Awards

John Michael Turturro known as John Turturro is an acclaimed American actor, director, writer, and producer known for his intense, versatile performances and distinctive screen presence.

A longtime collaborator with the Coen brothers, he has appeared in numerous acclaimed films including Miller’s Crossing (1990), Barton Fink (1991), The Big Lebowski (1998), and O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000).

He earned an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Detective C.C. Brolin in the HBO miniseries The Night Of (2016) and a Golden Globe nomination for his role in The Sopranos. He has also directed several films, including Romance & Cigarettes (2005) and The Jesus Rolls (2020).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: John Michael Turturro
• Stage Name: John Turturro
• Born: February 28, 1957
• Age: 69 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Italian-American
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
• Height: 1.83 m
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Parents: Nicholas Turturro and Katherine Turturro (née Sciano)
• Siblings: Nicholas Turturro (brother) and one sister
• Spouse: Katherine Borowitz
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $25 million USD

Early Life and Education

John Turturro was born on February 28, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York, United States, to parents Nicholas Turturro, a carpenter and construction worker of Sicilian descent, and Katherine Turturro (née Sciano), a jazz singer and amateur actress. He grew up in a working-class Italian-American family in the Bensonhurst and Park Slope neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

He has an older brother, actor Nicholas Turturro, and one sister. He attended Catholic schools and graduated from Edward R. Murrow High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama from the State University of New York at New Paltz and later received a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama. His ethnicity is Italian-American. His religion is Roman Catholic.

Career

John Turturro began his career in the late 1970s with off-Broadway theatre and small film roles. His breakthrough came with Do the Right Thing (1989) directed by Spike Lee. He became a frequent collaborator with the Coen brothers, delivering standout performances in Miller’s Crossing, Barton Fink (Cannes Best Actor), The Big Lebowski, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

Notable films include Quiz Show (1994), The Color of Money (1986), Grace of My Heart (1996), The Good Shepherd (2006), and Transformers (2007–2011) as Agent Simmons. On television, he starred in The Night Of (Emmy win) and appeared in The Sopranos, Monk, and Severance. He has directed and written films including Mac (1992, Cannes Caméra d’Or), Romance & Cigarettes, and The Jesus Rolls. He continues to work in theatre, film, and television.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @johnturturro

Personal Life

John Turturro, 69 years old and 1.83 m tall, is married to actress Katherine Borowitz since 1985. They met while studying at Yale School of Drama. They have two sons: Amedeo Turturro (born 1990) and Diego Turturro (born 2000). No past marriages or other publicly detailed relationships are known. He maintains a relatively private family life while remaining active in the arts.

Net Worth

John Turturro‘s net worth is estimated at $25 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major films and television series including The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink, The Night Of, and Transformers; directing, writing, and producing credits on independent projects; residuals from streaming and syndication of his extensive body of work; and long-term theatre performances.

Filmography

• 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)
• The Night Of (2016, TV miniseries)
• Transformers (2007–2011)
• The Jesus Rolls (2020, also director)
• Severance (TV series)