The Underdog's Turn: Why John Turturro Deserves His Oscar Moment As awards season heats up, one name keeps popping up in conversations about overdue recognition: John Turturro.
A veteran actor with four decades of delivering memorable performances under his belt – think "Barton Fink" and "Quiz Show" – he's surprisingly never received an Oscar nomination.
That drought may soon come to an end with his latest film, "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. " Turturro's career has been marked by understated excellence.