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).
Known For
The Family Business: New Orleans
(8 episodes)
2025
The Bouncer
Doctor Esposito
2024
Extended Family
Petey D. · (1 episode)
2023
Leo
Anthony's Dad (voice)
2023
Murder Motel
Crystal Bobby
2023
The Crusades
Coach Krieger
2023
Call Her King
2023
Prince of Detroit
Jeremy Murdoch
2023
Four Cousins and a Christmas
Tommy
2021
Pups Alone
Benny
2021
Escape from Death Block 13
Renda
2021
The Penthouse
Detective Martinez
2021
Escape: Puzzle of Fear
Keith
2020
Shooting Heroin
Reverend John
2020
Angels Fallen
Newton
2020
Dear Frank
Father Quinn
2019
Las Vegas Vietnam: The Movie
The Governor
2019
I Feel Bad
Kevin · (2 episodes)
2018
BlacKkKlansman
Walker
2018
Honor Up
Detective Kane
2018
The Eyes
Charlie
2017
Justice League Dark
Boston Brand / Deadman (voice)
2017
A Chance in the World
Mike Silvia
2017
The Night Of
Detective · (1 episode)
2016
Subterranea
Remy
2015
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Nick Manero
2015
Here Comes the Boom
Referee
2012
Super Cyclone
Travis Verdon
2012
TalhotBlond
Moretti
2012
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
Antonio
2011
Zookeeper
Manny
2011
Blue Bloods
Sgt. Anthony Renzulli · (0 episode)
2010
Takers
Franco Dalia
2010
The Deported
Gianni DiCarlo
2010
Shoot the Hero
Grant
2010
White Collar
Delancy · (1 episode)
2009
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Street Boss
Jimmy Calone
2009
Phantom Punch
Ceasar Novak
2008
Remembering Phil
Phil Winters
2008
First Sunday
Officer D'Agostino
2008
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Renaldo Pinera
2007
Burn Notice
Tommy · (1 episode)
2007
McBride: Semper Fi
Officer Colin Pierce
2007
Dangerous Isolation
Travis Erickson
2006
World Trade Center
Officer Colovito
2006
Three Wise Guys
Vincent
2005
The Longest Yard
Brucie
2005
Celebrity Fit Club
Self - Contestant · (8 episodes)
2005
The Hillside Strangler
Angelo Buono
2004
The Hollow
Sheriff Duncan
2004
Purgatory Flats
Johnny Ramos
2003
Tremors
Frank · (2 episodes)
2003
Fear X
Harry
2003
The Twilight Zone
Speed · (1 episode)
2002
The Biz
Anthony
2002
Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie
Joe Jr.
2002
Monday Night Mayhem
Chet Forte
2002
The Shipment
Eddie Colucci
2001
Recess: School's Out
Cop #1 (voice)
2001
Hellraiser: Inferno
Det. Tony Nenonen
2000
The District
Officer Robert Turner · (1 episode)
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Goya · (1 episode)
2000
Third Watch
Aloysius 'Allie' Nardo · (4 episodes)
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Detective Frank Bucci · (3 episodes)
1999
Mercenary II: Thick & Thin
Major Ray Domino
1999
The King of Queens
Vince Dinelli · (1 episode)
1998
Hercules
Meleager (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
Witness to the Mob
Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano
1998
Excess Baggage
Stick
1997
Shadow Conspiracy
Grasso
1997
Freefall: Flight 174
Al Williams
1995
In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
Mike
1995
The Drew Carey Show
Det. James Martinez · (1 episode)
1995
WWE WrestleMania XI
Ring Announcer / Interviewer
1995
Federal Hill
Ralph
1995
The Search for One-eye Jimmy
Junior
1994
Cosmic Slop
Father Carlos (segment 'The First Commandment')
1994
Touched by an Angel
Rolando Wells · (1 episode)
1994
Men Lie
1994
NYPD Blue
James Martinez · (154 episodes)
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues
Big Al Brown
1993
Raw
Nicholas Turturro · (3 episodes)
1993
Malcolm X
Boston Cop
1992
Mac
Tony Gloves
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Big Al Brown · (1 episode)
1992
Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace
Danny D'Arcangelo
1991
Jungle Fever
Vinny
1991
Men Of Respect
Bingo
1990
Law & Order
Poletti · (1 episode)
1990
Mo' Better Blues
Josh Flatbush
1990
Do the Right Thing
Policeman (uncredited)
1989
L.A. Law
Anthony · (1 episode)
1986