Nicholas Turturro
ActingAbout Nicholas Turturro
Nicholas Turturro, Jr. (born January 29, 1962) is an American actor, best known for his role as James Martinez, on NYPD Blue from 1993 to 2000. Nicholas is the younger brother of actor, John Turturro and the cousin of actress, Aida Turturro. He received an Emmy Award nomination for playing James Martinez on the television series NYPD Blue and was on the series for its first seven seasons. His other notable roles include his role as Al Capone in the series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1993), his role as Brucie in The Longest Yard (2005), as well as his role as Sgt. Anthony Renzulli in the series Blue Bloods (2010-2016).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicholas Turturro reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nicholas Turturro's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicholas Turturro remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Do the Right Thing, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nicholas Turturro Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nicholas Turturro's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicholas Turturro.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Highest 2 Lowest | Frankie Da Lunatic | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Bouncer | Doctor Esposito | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Leo | Anthony's Dad (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Murder Motel | Crystal Bobby | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Crusades | Coach Krieger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Call Her King | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Pups Alone | Benny | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Escape from Death Block 13 | Renda | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Angels Fallen | Newton | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | BlacKkKlansman | Walker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Eyes | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Justice League Dark | Boston Brand / Deadman (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Chance in the World | Mike Silvia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 | Nick Manero | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Here Comes the Boom | Referee | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Super Cyclone | Travis Verdon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | TalhotBlond | Moretti | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Zookeeper | Manny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Takers | Franco Dalia | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Phantom Punch | Ceasar Novak | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Remembering Phil | Phil Winters | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | First Sunday | Officer D'Agostino | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | Renaldo Pinera | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | McBride: Semper Fi | Officer Colin Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | Officer Colovito | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Brucie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Hillside Strangler | Angelo Buono | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Hollow | Sheriff Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Fear X | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie | Joe Jr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Monday Night Mayhem | Chet Forte | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Shipment | Eddie Colucci | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Recess: School's Out | Cop #1 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hellraiser: Inferno | Det. Tony Nenonen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues | Big Al Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mercenary II: Thick & Thin | Major Ray Domino | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Witness to the Mob | Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Excess Baggage | Stick | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Shadow Conspiracy | Grasso | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Freefall: Flight 174 | Al Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | WWE WrestleMania XI | Ring Announcer / Interviewer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Federal Hill | Ralph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Search for One-eye Jimmy | Junior | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | Boston Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mac | Tony Gloves | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace | Danny D'Arcangelo | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Jungle Fever | Vinny | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Men Of Respect | Bingo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mo' Better Blues | Josh Flatbush | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Do the Right Thing | Policeman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Nicholas Turturro - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nicholas Turturro?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Turturro is "Do the Right Thing" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Nicholas Turturro acted in?
Nicholas Turturro has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Turturro?
Other notable films include "Malcolm X", "BlacKkKlansman", and "Leo".