John Turturro is best known as Jesus Quintana in The Big Lebowski, Herb Stempel in Quiz Show, and Carmine in The Night Of. Also a regular Coen brothers collaborator.
Films
- The BatmanCarmine Falcone2022
- The Miracle ClubStage actor (minor)2023
- The Killing of Kenneth ChamberlainFrank (voice only)2021
- The Jesus RollsJesus Quintana (also director/writer)2019
- Transformers: The Last KnightSantos (replaced Stanley Tucci? No, Tucci in 4-5; minor)2017
- The Night Of (TV miniseries but also film credit?)John Stone (TV)2016
- Exodus: Gods and KingsSeti I2014
- Fading GigoloFioravante (also writer/director)2013
- Transformers: Dark of the MoonSeymour Simmons2011
- PassioneNarrator (documentary, also director)2010
- The Taking of Pelham 123Camouflaged man2009
- Transformers: Revenge of the FallenSeymour Simmons2009
- You Don’t Mess with the ZohanPhantom2008
- Transformers (2007)Seymour Simmons2007
- The Good ShepherdRay Brocco2006
- Secret WindowJohn Shooter2004
- O Brother, Where Art Thou?Pete Hogwallop2000
- The Big LebowskiJesus Quintana1998
- Quiz ShowHerb Stempel1994
- Barton FinkBarton Fink1991
- Miller’s CrossingBernie Bernbaum1990
- Do the Right ThingPino1989
- Raging BullManiac at bar (minor uncredited)1980
TV shows
- SeveranceIrving Bailiff2025–
- The Plot Against AmericaRabbi Lionel Bengelsdorf2020
- The Night OfJohn Stone2016
- 30 RockStu Farnsworth / Herself2009
- MonkColonel Hadley (guest)2008
- The SopranosRetired cop (guest)2001
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About John Turturro
John Turturro is an American actor, writer, and director known for his distinctive intensity and versatility. He has collaborated frequently with the Coen brothers, appearing in films such as Miller’s Crossing, Barton Fink, and The Big Lebowski, and earned acclaim for his dramatic roles in Quiz Show and The Night Of.
FAQs
What is John Turturro’s most famous role?
Many know him as Jesus Quintana from ‘The Big Lebowski’ or as Herb Stempel in ‘Quiz Show’. He also received an Emmy for his role in the HBO miniseries ‘The Night Of’.
Has John Turturro directed any films?
Yes, he wrote and directed ‘Mac’ (1992), ‘Illuminata’ (1998), ‘Romance & Cigarettes’ (2005), ‘Passione’ (2010), and ‘The Jesus Rolls’ (2019).
How many times has he worked with the Coen brothers?
He has appeared in six Coen brothers films: ‘Miller’s Crossing’ (1990), ‘Barton Fink’ (1991), ‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998), ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ (2000), ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ (2001, minor), and ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ (2013, minor uncredited).
Is John Turturro related to other actors?
He is the cousin of actor Nicholas Turturro and the brother of actor/comedian Aida Turturro (who played Janice Soprano on ‘The Sopranos’).
Did he appear in the ‘Transformers’ films?
Yes, he played Agent Seymour Simmons in three Michael Bay Transformers films: the 2007 original, ‘Revenge of the Fallen’ (2009), and ‘Dark of the Moon’ (2011).
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