Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turturro was born on January 29, 1962 in New York (USA). After graduating from Catholic school, he studied at the University of Adelphi, where he studied theatrical art, but two years later, having a family, he was forced to drop out. While working as a hotel doorman, Nicholas Turturro starred in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing.” The director noticed the talented extra and wrote a role especially for Nicholas Turturro in his next film Mo’ Better Blues (1990). Then there were roles in the more

Nicholas Turturro was born on January 29, 1962 in New York (USA). After graduating from Catholic school, he studied at the University of Adelphi, where he studied theatrical art, but two years later, having a family, he was forced to drop out. While working as a hotel doorman, Nicholas Turturro starred in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing.” The director noticed the talented extra and wrote a role especially for Nicholas Turturro in his next film Mo’ Better Blues (1990). Then there were roles in the films Malcolm X (1991), Dear People (1991), Mac (1992) and others. From the last films with the actor notable “Looking for one-eyed Jimmy” (1996) and “Extra Luggage” (1997) with Alicia Silverston and Christopher Walken. In addition to film, Nicholas Turturro is active in television and works in the theater.