Lissa Espinosa is Nicholas Turturro’s wife and the mother of two of his children — Apollonia and Nicholas Turturro III. The famous American actor also has a child named Erica Turturro with his ex-wife, Jami Biunno. His parents are Nicholas Turturro Sr. and Katherine Florence. He is not their only child, Nicholas is related to Hollywood star, John Turturro and the artist Ralph Turturro. He is also related to Aida Turturro; she is his cousin while John and Ralph are his brothers.
Nicholas Turturro has been a part of the entertainment industry since 1989 and is probably most known for his roles in NYPD Blue and Blue Bloods. Over the years, he has been involved in dozens of film and TV projects, stamping his renown in the industry. But how well do you know of Nick Turturro’s wife Lissa Espinosa and his other family ties?
Profile Summary of Nicholas Turturro
- Full Name: Nicholas Turturro Jr.
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: January 29, 1962
- Nicholas Turturro’s Age: 62 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Italian American
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)
- Marital Status: Married
- Nicholas Turturro’s Wife: Lissa Espinosa
- Ex-wife: Jami Biunno
- Nicholas Turturro’s Children: Erica, Apollonia, and Nicholas III
- Nicholas Turturro’s Parents: Nicholas Turturro Sr and Katherine Florence
- Siblings: John and Ralph Turturro
- Nicholas Turturro’s Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm/1.73 m)
- Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
- Nicholas Turturro’s Net worth: $5 Million
- Famous for: Career as an Actor
- Nicholas Turturro’s Instagram: @nickturturro1
- Twitter: @NickTurturro1
Nicholas Turturro’s Wife Lissa Espinosa Is a Former Flight Attendant Originally from the Philippines
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Lissa Espinosa, or Lissa Turturro as she is now known, is originally from Dasol, Pangasinan, in the Philippines. She was however raised in South Carolina in the United States. Her mother, MannyEve Espinosa is a retired U.S Customs and Border Protection agent and she has also worked in King County Public Works Department sometime in the past.
Lissa’s date of birth is still unknown to us, but her husband Nicholas Turturro is 62 years old as he was born on the 29th of January 1962. Outside of her marriage to Nicholas, much isn’t known about Lissa but we can confirm that she was once a flight attendant.
At the moment, she is mostly a supportive housewife who enjoys cooking for her family and sharing some of her recipes with the public. It seems Lissa Espinosa is trying to build an identity as an online personality with her social media pages. She loves cooking and shares cooking recipes with her online followers every now and then.
Lissa and Nicholas Turturro Has Been Married for 28 Years and Have Two Kids Together
In the beginning, it was literally “love in the air” for Lissa Espinosa and Nicholas Turturro. The couple met on a plane while Lissa was still working as a flight attendant; this was in 1995. They fell in love immediately and wasted no time in starting a relationship. In the same vein, they didn’t wait around to make things official.
Following their meeting in 1995, they tied the knot the following year; precisely on the 3rd of August 1996. This means they have been married for over two decades and a half. Their union has been blessed as Nicholas Turturro and Lissa Espinosa are proud parents of two kids, Apollonia and Nicholas Turturro III. Both Nick III and Apollonia are musical artists trying to stake their place in the industry.
Meet Apollonia Turturro, Nicholas Turturro’s Daughter with Lissa Espinosa
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In 1997, a year after their wedding, Nicholas Turturro’s wife gave birth to their daughter, Apollonia Turturro. Apollonia’s LinkedIn profile shows that she is a studio manager at Crubox. She has also been involved with theatre and filming, though we can’t tell how far her involvement and aspirations go regarding filming.
The up-and-coming entertainer played a role in the 2009 movie titled The Deported. She also worked in the make-up department of a 2015 film called Makin’ It. Moreso, Showbizers gathered that she has performed in at least two theatrical productions, In The Heights and Moon Over Buffalo.
Through Apollonia, Nicholas Turturro and Lissa Espinosa have become grandparents. She has a son named Santino.
Meet Nicholas Turturro III, Nicholas Turturro’s Son with Lissa Espinosa
Two years after Nicholas Turturro’s wife gave birth to Apollonia, the family welcomed another member, a son who would be named Nicholas Turturro III. Now an adult, Nicholas Turturro III also works in the entertainment industry.
He is an actor and producer but has a long way to go if he must equal his father’s attainments in the competitive industry. As an actor, he has been seen in productions like The Deported, Nick the Doorman, Fight or Die, School for Boys, and more. Nick worked as a producer in School for Boys, this was in 2019, and as of this writing, he is executing the production of The Crusades, a comedy-drama directed by Leo Milano. He also worked in the editorial department of Makin’ It (2015) as an assistant editor.
Who Is Nicholas Turturro’s Ex-wife Jami Biunno?
Lissa Espinosa is not Nicholas Turturro’s first wife. In 1984, the Blue Bloods actor got married to Jami Biunno, his first wife. They had met while Nicholas was in college and got married after he left school. The marriage, however, lasted for just 11 years before the couple separated in 1995.
Disregarding the above, it is hard to tell anything else about Biunno. Details of the family she hails from, her early life and upbringing, what she does for a living, and what have you are yet to be uncovered. Nonetheless, we can tell that she had a child with Nicholas before their union packed up.
Meet Erica Turturro, Nicholas Turturro’s Daughter with his Ex-wife
The actor had a daughter with Jami named Erica Turturro. He had to set his career goals aside for a while to focus on raising his daughter and caring for his family. Erica Turturro, like her father, is or has once been an actress with a movie to her credit. She played Margot’s daughter in the short movie 666 which was released in 1992.
As it is with her mother Jami Biunno, it is hard to tell what Erica has been up to in recent times. When she was young, she was often seen in public with her dad. For instance, they attended the 64th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade together in December 1995.
What We Know About Nicholas Turturro’s Parents and Siblings
Nicholas Turturro Jr. was born to Nicholas Turturro Sr and Katherine Florence Turturro. It is said that Nicholas Turturro Sr. was an immigrant from Giovinazzo, Puglia, in Italy. He made a living as a carpenter and shoemaker. And would later serve in the US Navy during World War II.
The mother of the American actor, Katherine Florence, was a Jazz singer. She also worked in the Navy and was of Italian descent. Records have it that she originally hailed from Sicily.
Hollywood stardom runs in Nicholas Turturro’s bloodlines. He has two brothers who are involved in the film industry, Ralph and John Turturro. He is also a cousin to Aida Turturro who is famous for her role as Janice Soprano on The Sopranos show.
Ralph Turturro
- Date of Birth: Sometime in 1957 (Unverified)
- Age: 67 Years Old
- Occupation: Artist
Ralph Turturro is a mixed media artist who creates abstract paintings with acrylics and other media. He was born in 1957 and lives in Cortland, New York City. Ralph has also worked in the movie industry. He worked in the art department of a film titled Mac (1992): his brother John Turturro starred in the movie. Disregarding that, he worked as a writer for a short movie titled The Tingling.
John Turturro
- Date of Birth: February 28, 1957
- Age: 67 Years Old
- Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, and Writer
Most fans of the Transformers film series would smile at the memory of John Turturro’s scenes in the movies: he portrayed the character agent Seymour Simmons. Such is the iconic and memorable role that John Turturro is well known for among other numerous film involvements.
More than being an actor, Nicholas Turturro’s older brother John Turturro is also a director, writer, and producer. He has been a part of popular productions like Catchfire, Do the Right Thing, Collateral Damage, and even The Batman (2022) where he played Carmine Falcone.
John is married to Katherine Borowitz who is an actress recognized for her roles in Men of Respect (1990), Illuminata (1998), and Mac (1992). Katherine and John have been married since 1985 and are blessed with two kids.
Aida Turturro
- Date of Birth: September 25, 1962
- Age: 61 Years Old
- Occupation: Actress
Aida Turturro is Nicholas Turturro’s cousin. The American actress was born on September 25, 1962, and is now 61 years old. She has been active in the industry since 1989 when she made her debut appearance in the film True Love. She is best recognized for her portrayal of the character, Janice Soprano in The Sopranos television series. Joining the cast in the year 2000, Aida appeared in 49 episodes of the show, up until 2007.
List of All Members of Nicholas Turturro’s Family
- Lissa Espinosa or Lissa Turturro – Wife
- Jami Biunno – Ex-wife
- Erica Turturro – First child and daughter
- Apollonia Turturro – Second child and daughter
- Nicholas Turturro III – Third child and only son
- Santino – Grandson (from Apollonia)
- Nicholas Turturro Sr. – Father
- Katherine Florence Turturro – Mother
- Ralph Turturro – Brother
- John Turturro – Brother
- Aida Turturro – Cousin
- Richard Termini – Cousin
Is Nicholas Turturro Spanish?
Nicholas Turturro is not Spanish. He was born to Italian parents and was raised in the U.S. This makes him Italian American.
What Ethnicity Is Nicholas Turturro?
Nicholas Turturro is of Italian descent. His father was a construction worker from Giovinazzo, Italy, who migrated to the United States. And his mother’s roots have been traced back to Sicily in Italy.
When Did Nicholas Turturro Leave Blue Bloods?
The actor left the CBS crime drama series, Blue Bloods, in 2016. There was never a clear reason as to his departure from the show, but having a bustling career, the actor might have decided to move on to take on other opportunities.
