Nicholas Turturro Net Worth - Pulptastic
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What is Nicholas Turturro’s Net Worth?
Nicholas Turturro, an American actor, has a net worth of $5 million. He is well known for his roles in TV series such as “Blue Bloods” and “NYPD Blue.” He has also collaborated with director Spike Lee in movies including “Do the Right Thing” and “The Black KKKlansman.”
Turturro hails from an acting family, with his older brother being actor John Turturro. Additionally, he is the cousin of Aida Turturro, who appeared in the critically acclaimed series “The Sopranos.”
Nicholas Turturro Jr.’s Background and Early Life
Nicholas Turturro Jr. was born on January 29th of 1962 in Queens, New York to a family with strong roots in show business. Raised in an Italian family with roots in Sicily, Nicholas attended various Catholic schools before attending Adelphi University where he majored in theater. However, he was eventually forced to drop out and support his new family.
When he and his wife divorced, he worked as a doorman at the St. Moritz hotel and rubbed shoulders with musician Billy Joel.
Nicholas Turturro’s Acting Career
Nicholas Turturro started his acting career with a minor role in Spike Lee’s film “Do the Right Thing” and went on to collaborate with him in films like “Mo’ Better Blues,” “Jungle Fever,” and “Malcolm X.” He also appeared in movies like “Men of Respect” and “Mac” during the mid-90s. Turturro gained recognition for his role as Detective James Martinez on “NYPD Blue,” which he played from 1993 to 2000 and received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance. He continued to appear in shows like “The Drew Carey Show,” “Hercules,” “The Twilight Zone,” “The District,” “The King of Queens,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” and “Blue Bloods.” Turturro also appeared in movies like “The Shipment,” “The Longest Yard,” “World Trade Center,” “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” “Zookeeper,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” “Black KkKlansman,” and “Justice League Dark.” He also booked a recurring role in the series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” in 2019.
