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John Maichel Turturro was born on February 28, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was born into a family of immigrants from Italy and had artistic ambitions from his childhood. After graduation, he attended New York State University, where he studied theater arts and drama.

His film career began in the late 1970s, and he has since appeared in numerous prominent films. Some of his more famous works include:

1. "Brother 2" (1984) - In this film, Turturro played the role of a street bully, which earned him critical and audience acclaim.

2. Barton Fink (1991) is the director's masterpiece of the Cohen brothers, in which he played the role of a mysterious and gloomy hotel.

3. "A Thousand Preludes" (1991) is a dramatic picture where he played the role of a talented musician trying to survive difficult times.

One of the features of John Turturro's film career is his ability to embody a wide variety of roles, from comedic characters to serious dramatic images. He was also successful in directing, producing films that received critical acclaim.

Outside of cinema, John Turturro continues to actively develop his talents in theater and television, confirming his status as one of the most sought-after and respected actors of his generation.