Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turturro

Born:January 29, 1962

Place of Birth:New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Nicholas Turturro, Jr., born on January 29, 1962, is a talented American actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He rose to prominence for his compelling portrayal of James Martinez in the acclaimed television series, NYPD Blue, a role that earned him an Emmy Award nomination. His stellar performance on the show captivated audiences and showcased his versatility as an actor.

Coming from a family with a strong acting background, Nicholas is the younger brother of the renowned actor John Turturro and the cousin of the talented actress Aida Turturro. This familial connection to the world of entertainment has undoubtedly influenced Nicholas' career and contributed to his success in the industry.

In addition to his memorable role on NYPD Blue, Nicholas has delivered outstanding performances in various other projects. One of his notable portrayals includes bringing the infamous Al Capone to life in the series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, showcasing his ability to embody complex and historical characters with depth and authenticity.

Nicholas Turturro's talent extends beyond television, as he has also made a mark in the world of film. His role as Brucie in the sports comedy-drama The Longest Yard demonstrated his comedic timing and charismatic on-screen presence, earning him praise from both critics and audiences alike.

Furthermore, Nicholas's contribution to the police procedural drama series Blue Bloods as Sgt. Anthony Renzulli further solidified his reputation as a versatile and accomplished actor. His portrayal of the dedicated and loyal character resonated with viewers and added another successful project to his impressive body of work.

With a career spanning several decades, Nicholas Turturro has proven himself to be a talented and dedicated actor who continues to captivate audiences with his performances. His ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, coupled with his on-screen charisma, has established him as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Nicholas remains a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike, known for his professionalism, work ethic, and genuine passion for his craft. His contributions to both television and film have left a lasting impact on the industry, solidifying his legacy as a versatile and accomplished actor.

As Nicholas Turturro continues to pursue new projects and challenge himself with diverse roles, his dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences ensure that his influence in the world of entertainment will endure for years to come.

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Filmography

Acting

Leo

Leo

Anthony's Dad (voice)

2023

Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle. When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher.
The Longest Yard

The Longest Yard

Brucie

2005

Disgraced pro football quarterback Paul Crewe lands in a Texas federal penitentiary, where manipulative Warden Hazen recruits him to advise the institution's football team of prison guards. Crewe suggests a tune-up game which lands him quarterbacking a crew of inmates in a game against the guards. Aided by incarcerated ex-NFL coach and player Nate Scarborough, Crewe and his team must overcome not only the bloodthirstiness of the opposition, but also the corrupt warden trying to fix the game against them.
Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Boston Cop

1992

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Renaldo Pinera

2007

Firefighters Chuck Ford and Larry Valentine are guy's guys, loyal to the core—which is why when widower Larry asks Chuck to pose as his lover so that he can get domestic partner benefits for his kids, his buddy agrees. However, things get dicey when a bureaucrat comes calling, and the boys are forced to present a picture of domestic bliss.
Zookeeper

Zookeeper

Manny

2011

Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?
BlacKkKlansman

BlacKkKlansman

Walker

2018

Colorado Springs, late 1970s. Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer, and Flip Zimmerman, his Jewish colleague, run an undercover operation to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.
Takers

Takers

Franco Dalia

2010

A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings, John Rahway, A.J., and brothers Jake and Jesse Attica successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost, a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "Takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer inches closer to apprehending the criminals.
Here Comes the Boom

Here Comes the Boom

Referee

2012

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.
Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

Policeman (uncredited)

1989

Salvatore "Sal" Fragione is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that the pizzeria's Wall of Fame exhibits only Italian actors. Buggin' Out believes a pizzeria in a black neighborhood should showcase black actors, but Sal disagrees. The wall becomes a symbol of racism and hate to Buggin' Out and to other people in the neighborhood, and tensions rise.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Nick Manero

2015

Security guard Paul Blart is headed to Las Vegas to attend a Security Guard Expo with his teenage daughter Maya before she departs for college. While at the convention, he inadvertently discovers a heist - and it's up to Blart to apprehend the criminals.
Justice League Dark

Justice League Dark

Boston Brand / Deadman (voice)

2017

When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet; enter Justice League Dark. This team of Dark Arts specialists must unravel the mystery of Earth's supernatural plague and contend with the rising, powerful villainous forces behind the siege—before it's too late for all of mankind.
World Trade Center

World Trade Center

Officer Colovito

2006

Two police officers struggle to survive when they become trapped beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Jungle Fever

Jungle Fever

Vinny

1991

A successful and married black man contemplates having an affair with a white girl from work. He's quite rightly worried that the racial difference would make an already taboo relationship even worse.
Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage

Stick

1997

A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.
Mo' Better Blues

Mo' Better Blues

Josh Flatbush

1990

Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo and Clarke. But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend, Bleek finds his world more fragile than he ever imagined.
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace

Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace

Danny D'Arcangelo

1991

Both sides of the law hunt Costabile 'Gus' Farace for slaying a federal drug agent in 1989 New York.

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