Salvatore "Turtle" Assante is a fictional character central to the narrative of the American comedy-drama television series Entourage, which aired from 2004 to 2011 on HBO, and its 2015 film sequel. Created by Doug Ellin, the series offers a satirical glimpse into the life of a young A-list movie star and his childhood friends as they navigate the complexities of Hollywood's social and professional labyrinths.
Turtle (Entourage)
Entourage (American TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004, and ended on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons. The series was created and largely written by Doug Ellin and chronicles the acting career of Vincent Chase, a young A-list movie star, and his childhood friends from Queens, New York City, as they attempt to further their nascent careers in Los Angeles.
The main characters of Entourage. From left to right: Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), Eric "E" Murphy (Kevin Connolly), Vincent "Vince" Chase (Adrian Grenier), Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) and Johnny "Drama" Chase (Kevin Dillon).
Doug Ellin at the 68th Annual Peabody Awards for Entourage