John Turturro

American actor and filmmaker

John Turturro is an American actor and filmmaker. Turturro played Seymour Simmons in the Transformers film series and appeared in the films The Batman, The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou, Do The Right Thing, and Mr. Deeds. He also stars in the Apple Original series Severance, and the series Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Turturro received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Monk. He directed the documentaries Passione and The Jesus Rolls.

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John Turturro on Apple TV

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Severance Thriller · 2025
The Batman Thriller · 2022
Transformers Action · 2007
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Action · 2009
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Action · 2011

John Turturro on Apple Podcasts

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FROM: US
BORN: February 28, 1957