Turturro

Turturro is an Italian surname. It originates in Italy and is found among Italian American communities, particularly in the Northeastern United States. The name is associated with several figures in film and television.

Notable people with the surname include John Turturro, an American actor and filmmaker known for his collaborations with the Coen brothers and for a range of roles in both independent and mainstream cinema; Nicholas Turturro, an American actor; and Aida Turturro, an American actress best known for portraying Janice Soprano on The Sopranos. The three are part of the Turturro family’s presence in American entertainment.

In film and television, the Turturro surname is recognized primarily through John’s work, which has included performances in The Big Lebowski and Barton Fink, among other projects, as well as his directing and writing endeavors. The family’s contributions have helped keep the surname visible within American media.

See also: Italian surnames.