What is John Turturro's Net Worth and Salary?
John Turturro is an American actor, writer, and director with a net worth of $14 million. Turturro has made significant contributions to the independent film movement and has worked with renowned filmmakers such as Spike Lee and the Coen brothers. He has collaborated frequently with actor Adam Sandler. Some of Turturro's notable credits include "Do the Right Thing," "Barton Fink," "Quiz Show," "The Big Lebowski," and the HBO miniseries "The Night Of."

Early Life and Career Beginnings
John Turturro was born in 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. Raised in the Rosedale neighborhood of Queens, he attended State University of New York at New Paltz, where he studied theatre arts. Later, he obtained his MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
Turturro's first feature film appearance was as an extra in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" (1980). He began gaining recognition in the mid-1980s with supporting roles in films such as "The Flamingo Kid," "To Live and Die in L.A.," and "Desperately Seeking Susan."

Big Screen Breakthroughs
Turturro's breakthrough came in the mid-to-late 1980s, with roles in acclaimed films such as "Hannah and Her Sisters," "The Color of Money," and "Do the Right Thing." He began collaborating with director Spike Lee, and their partnership led to many successful films together. Turturro's notable performances include "Miller's Crossing," "Barton Fink," "Mo' Better Blues," "Jungle Fever," "Clockers," and "He Got Game."
The actor has also worked extensively with the Coen brothers and starred in their films such as "The Big Lebowski," "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", "The Ladykillers," and "Transformers" series.

Further Film Acting Career
During the 1990s, Turturro appeared in a diverse range of films, including "Quiz Show," "Unstrung Heroes," "Box of Moonlight," "The Truce," "Summer of Sam," and "Cradle Will Rock". His collaboration with Adam Sandler began with "Mr. Deeds," "Anger Management," "You Don't Mess with the Zohan," and more.
Directing Career and Later Film Work
From the 2000s onwards, Turturro focused on directing in addition to his acting career. He directed films such as "Romance and Cigarettes," "Fading Gigolo," and "The Jesus Rolls". Alongside his directing ventures, Turturro continued to appear in films including "Exodus: Gods and Kings," "Gloria Bell," "Hands of Stone," and the "Transformers" sequels.

Television Career
Turturro has also made appearances in various television shows. His notable television role was in the 2016 HBO miniseries "The Night Of", where he received critical acclaim for portraying attorney John Stone.
Personal Life
John Turturro has been married to Katherine Borowitz since 1985. They have two sons named Amedeo and Diego. He holds dual American and Italian citizenship and resides in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood.

Additionally, Turturro serves as a member of the jury for the New York International Children's Film Festival, showcasing movies for children of all ages.
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