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Nicholas Turturro

Nicholas Turturro

Actor, also producer · Born January 29, 1962 (64) · New York City, New York, USA

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).

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Born
January 29, 1962 (64)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
69 on MovieCove · 93 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 23% in 30 days

What are Nicholas Turturro's films like?

Across their 37 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
26%
Bonds
26%
Self
15%
Survival
14%
Power
9%
Society
6%
Ideas
5%
Family bonds13 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival8 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice8 titles, browse their movies with this themePower4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 35 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 10 · Serious 13 · Dark 12

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 26 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 15 · Intense 15

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 20 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 21 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 20 · Relentless 5

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 14 · Engaged 19 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 15 · Affecting 13 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 28 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 4 of 15 analyzed roles.

Mentor
4 of 15
Shadow
3 of 15
Hero
3 of 15
Ally
2 of 15
Shapeshifter
1 of 15
Herald
1 of 15
Trickster
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
28
Thrilling
12
Dread
8
Melancholic
9
Absurd
7
Other
33

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 9 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet15
  • Tragic4
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nicholas Turturro's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 56 of their 69 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (31).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nicholas Turturro's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

93 credits, 69 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Highest 2 Lowest(2025)

    as Frankie Da Lunatic

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Family Business: New Orleans(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The Bouncer(2024)

    as Doctor Esposito

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Extended Family(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Petey D.

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Leo(2023)

    as Anthony's Dad (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Murder Motel(2023)

    as Crystal Bobby

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Crusades(2023)

    Producer · as Coach Krieger

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Call Her King(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Prince of Detroit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Jeremy Murdoch

  • Four Cousins & a Christmas(2021)

    as Tommy

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Pups Alone(2021)

    as Benny

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Escape from Death Block 13(2021)

    as Renda

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • The Penthouse(2021)

    as Detective Martinez

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Overrun(2021)

    as Doc

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Escape: Puzzle of Fear(2020)

    as Keith

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Shooting Heroin(2020)

    as Reverend John

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Angels Fallen(2020)

    as Newton

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Dear Frank(2019)

    as Father Quinn

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Las Vegas Vietnam: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as The Governor

  • I Feel Bad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kevin

  • BlacKkKlansman(2018)

    as Walker

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Honor Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Detective Kane

  • The Eyes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Charlie

  • Justice League Dark(2017)

    as Boston Brand / Deadman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • A Chance in the World(2017)

    as Mike Silvia

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Night Of(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Subterranea(2015)

    as Remy

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2(2015)

    as Nick Manero

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Here Comes the Boom(2012)

    as Referee

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Super Cyclone(2012)

    as Travis Verdon

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • TalhotBlond(2012)

    as Moretti

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star(2011)

    as Antonio

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Zookeeper(2011)

    as Manny

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Blue Bloods(2010)

    Show as Sgt. Anthony Renzulli

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Takers(2010)

    as Franco Dalia

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Deported (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Writer · as Gianni DiCarlo

  • Shoot the Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Grant

  • White Collar(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Delancy

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Street Boss(2009)

    as Jimmy Calone

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Phantom Punch(2008)

    as Ceasar Novak

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Remembering Phil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Phil Winters

  • First Sunday(2008)

    as Officer D'Agostino

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry(2007)

    as Renaldo Pinera

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Burn Notice(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • McBride: Semper Fi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Officer Colin Pierce

  • Trapped!(2006)

    as Travis Erickson

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • World Trade Center(2006)

    as Officer Colovito

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Three Wise Guys(2004)

    as Vincent

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Longest Yard(2005)

    as Brucie

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Hillside Strangler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Angelo Buono

  • The Hollow(2004)

    as Sheriff Duncan

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Purgatory Flats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Johnny Ramos

  • Fear X(2003)

    as Harry

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Tremors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Frank

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Speed

  • The Biz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Anthony

  • Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie(2002)

    as Joe Jr.

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Monday Night Mayhem(2002)

    as Chet Forte

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • The Shipment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Eddie Colucci

  • Recess: School's Out(2001)

    as Cop #1 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Hellraiser: Inferno(2000)

    as Det. Tony Nenonen

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The District (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Robert Turner

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Goya

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Big Al Brown

  • Third Watch(1999)

    Show 4 episodes · as Aloysius 'Allie' Nardo

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 3 episodes · as Detective Frank Bucci

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Major Ray Domino

  • The King of Queens(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Vince Dinelli

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Hercules(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Meleager (voice)

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Witness to the Mob(1998)

    as Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Excess Baggage(1997)

    as Stick

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Shadow Conspiracy(1997)

    as Grasso

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Falling from the Sky: Flight 174(1995)

    as Al Williams

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice(1995)

    as Mike

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Det. James Martinez

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • WWE WrestleMania XI (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ring Announcer / Interviewer

  • Federal Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ralph

  • The Search for One-eye Jimmy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Junior

  • Cosmic Slop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Father Carlos (segment 'The First Commandment')

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Rolando Wells

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Men Lie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • NYPD Blue(1993)

    Show 154 episodes · as James Martinez

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • WWE Monday Night RAW(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as Nicholas Turturro

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Malcolm X(1992)

    as Boston Cop

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Mac(1992)

    as Tony Gloves

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Big Al Brown

  • Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace(1991)

    as Danny D'Arcangelo

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Jungle Fever(1991)

    as Vinny

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Men of Respect(1990)

    as Bingo

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Poletti

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Mo' Better Blues(1990)

    as Josh Flatbush

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Do the Right Thing(1989)

    as Policeman (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Anthony

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 92 titles from 1986 to 2025; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

The Longest Yard (2005)

$191M worldwide

Highest rated

Justice League Dark (2017)

Midcredits 85th

Most popular right now

NYPD Blue (1993)

Film career

19862025

Peak 2011 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting92 of 92: 91 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score43rdWriting1 of 92: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s28 · acting2000s26 · acting2010s20 · 20 acting · 1 crew2020s16 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 3% of 30 roles
90000515

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Nicholas Turturro's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 37th percentile, the median of all 52; across their 35 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 19th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Reach · how many have seen their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 35

Midcredits score across 69 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th16
  • 25th to 49th21
  • Below 25th18

Shape of the crowd

28 of their 69 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Universally Panned2
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed28

Most divisive · actor

Angels Fallen (2020)

96th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Do the Right Thing (1989)

Midcredits 98th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 47/100 in their films, across 31 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 28. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Nicholas Turturro's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and profanity run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles39–79 · median 61 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles18–64 · median 48 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles28–76 · median 57 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles29–51 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles18–74 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Nicholas Turturro work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nicholas Turturro's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers