John Turturro's Long Character-Actor Career Puts Him in the Oscar Conversation for the First Time

John Turturro has spent decades as one of film's most reliable supporting players, and now a leading role is putting him in contention for his first Oscar nomination. The performance comes in "The Only Living Pickpocket in New York," a rare instance of Turturro carrying a film rather than rounding out its cast. He has said the part let him draw on the breadth of his screen work, calling it, in his words, "a beautiful part" he was appreciative to receive. The buzz marks new territory for an actor whose name has become familiar to moviegoers without, until now, being tied to awards-season recognition.

With reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.