Joe Turkel
Known for: Acting
Born: July 14, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA - Died: June 26, 2022
Joseph Turkel (July 15, 1927 – June 27, 2022) was an American actor. A career character actor, he was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 to 1998 in both films and television, including in the Stanley Kubrick films The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and The Shining (1980). He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions into his 90s.
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Blade Runner
Tyrell
The Killing
Tiny
Paths of Glory
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Dark Side of the Moon
Paxton Warner
The Shining
Lloyd
The Sand Pebbles
Bronson
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
The Glass Wall
Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Tormented
Nick
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
Village of the Giants
Sheriff
Friendly Persuasion
Poor Loser (uncredited)
The Bonnie Parker Story
Chuck Darrow
The Case Against Brooklyn
Henchman Monte
The Hindenburg
Detective Moore
Fixed Bayonets!
Soldier (uncredited)
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
Mad at the World
Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
The Animals
Peyote
The Naked Street
Shimmy
Triple Trouble
Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
Reel Horror
Harry (archive footage)
Duffy of San Quentin
Frank Roberts
Portrait of a Mobster
Joe Noe