John Turturro

John Turturro, a prolific actor and filmmaker, has a storied career spanning several decades and encompassing a multitude of roles in independent films. His skill and versatility have earned him recognition in the form of a Primetime Emmy Award and three Golden Globe nominations. Notably, his performance in "Barton Fink" was honoured with the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. Turturro's body of work includes collaborations with acclaimed directors such as the Coen brothers and Spike Lee, appearing in well-known films like "Do the Right Thing," "The Big Lebowski," and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?". His recent roles include Carmine Falcone in "The Batman" and Irving Bailiff in the Apple TV+ thriller series "Severance," for which he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

In addition to his acting career, Turturro has demonstrated considerable prowess behind the camera, directing five films, including "Mac," "Romance and Cigarettes," and "The Jesus Rolls." His directorial ventures have not gone unnoticed, with "Mac" winning the Caméra d'Or at Cannes. His versatility extends to the stage as well, having directed the Broadway play "Relatively Speaking," and performed in off-Broadway adaptations, such as Philip Roth's novel "Sabbath's Theater." In 2014, his contributions to the film industry were recognized with the Career Achievement Award at the Miami International Film Festival.

Turturro's accolades extend beyond the Cannes Film Festival and Miami International Film Festival. His role in "Monk: Mr. Monk and the Three Pies" netted him a Primetime Emmy Award for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. At the Sundance Film Festival, he was given the Vision Award while his film "Passione" won the Award of the City of Rome at the Venice Film Festival. In 2024, he was awarded the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo for his exceptional contributions to the film industry. As of 2025, Turturro is involved in the production of "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," directed by Noah Segan, and is directing a documentary on Joe Torre's life, career, and impact on baseball.