John Turturro
Actor and director in film and television
Born
February 28th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and director, contributions spanned over three decades in film and television. Gained recognition for performances in 'Barton Fink', 'Do the Right Thing', and the 'Transformers' series. Directed films such as 'Romance & Cigarettes' and 'Fading Gigolo'. Worked extensively with the Coen brothers, appearing in several of their projects, showcasing a range of characters from comedic to dramatic roles.
Barton Fink
Do the Right Thing
Transformers series
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