John Turturro

John Michael Turturro was born in New York on February 28, 1957. His father worked as a carpenter and his mother was a jazz singer. John's parents are Italian in origin, John grew up in a large family with two brothers. The boy grew up in an atmosphere of music, he was raised on old films. His favorite actors were Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster. His mother’s singing was always heard in his house, and his father often told stories about his native Italy. John from an early age imitated his favorite more

John Michael Turturro was born in New York on February 28, 1957. His father worked as a carpenter and his mother was a jazz singer. John's parents are Italian in origin, John grew up in a large family with two brothers. The boy grew up in an atmosphere of music, he was raised on old films. His favorite actors were Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster. His mother’s singing was always heard in his house, and his father often told stories about his native Italy. John from an early age imitated his favorite characters, parodied them, performed at parties with neighbors.

After high school, he entered New York University in the acting faculty, then continued his studies at Yale University on an acting course. As a student, John worked as a bartender and worker with his father. The debut in the movie for John was a small role in the film by Martin Scorsese “Raging Bull”. And for his role in the play “Danna and the Deep Blue Sea” in 1983, John received a prestigious award. Even more fame added to John’s participation in the Broadway production of “The Death of a Sailor”. There are more and more voices coming to him.

John successfully gained popularity. The picture in which he starred in 1986 (Hannah and her sisters) won three Oscars, which strengthened John’s popularity as a talented and diverse actor. In 1987, he starred in the movie Five Corners, after the release on the big screen, John had many good reviews in the press. The most popular paintings with his participation - "Sicilian", "The man who cried" Barton Fink, Tropical Fever Shooter "Dumbs", "Televictorine", "Find and Eliminate", The Miracle of St. Anna And many others.

John has received numerous awards for his successful roles. In addition to filming, he also acts as a successful screenwriter and director. In addition to serious roles, his acting stock has played heroes from fairy tales for children. "The Nutcracker and the Rat King" Which came out on screens in 2010. John starred with Johnny Depp, Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, John Malkovich. John Turturro is one of the most successful and sought-after actors in Hollywood.