Joe Turkel
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 27, 2022
- Active Years
- 1949–2013 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 114 credits in database
Biography
Joseph Turkel was an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on July 15, 1927. Known for his work in both films and television, Turkel worked steadily from 1949 to 1998. He appeared in three films directed by Stanley Kubrick, which were The Killing in 1956, Paths of Glory in 1957, and The Shining in 1980. His career as a character actor included 109 known acting credits on The Movie Database. He passed away on June 27, 2022, at the age of 94.
Career overview
Joseph Turkel was an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on July 15, 1927. Known as a career character actor, he was recognized for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily in both films and television from 1949 to 1998. During his long career, he appeared in numerous films and television shows, accumulating 109 known acting credits on The Movie Database.
Among his extensive film work, Turkel notably appeared in three films directed by Stanley Kubrick, which included The Killing in 1956, Paths of Glory in 1957, and The Shining in 1980. His filmography also includes an appearance in Blade Runner. Outside of his screen work, Turkel continued to make occasional appearances at fan conventions into his nineties.
Before his acting career, Turkel served as a sailor in the United States Navy during World War II. He passed away on June 27, 2022, at the age of 94.
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114 titles- Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (2013) as Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)
- Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) as Self
- Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling (2007) as Self
- On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' (2000) as Self
- The Dark Side of the Moon (1990) as Paxton Warner
- Reel Horror (1985) as Harry (archive footage)
- Miami Vice (1984) as Levec
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Kharma
- Blade Runner (1982) as Tyrell
- The Shining (1980) as Lloyd
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Herb Glazer
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Harry Boatwright
- The Commitment (1976) as Jules
- The Hindenburg (1975) as Detective Moore
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) as Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
- The Sex Symbol (1974) as Director
- Kojak (1973) as Swampgas
- Police Story (1973)
- Savage Abduction (1973) as Harry
- Six Hundred and Sixty-Six (1972) as Col. Ferguson
- Wild in the Sky (1972) as Corazza
- The Animals (1970) as Peyote
- The Devil's Eight (1969) as Sam
- Scream Free! (1969)
- Adam-12 (1968) as Vince Warren
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Sergeant
- Ironside (1967) as District Attorney
- The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
- Felony Squad (1966)
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Capt. Bruener
- The Sand Pebbles (1966) as Bronson
- Village of the Giants (1965) as Sheriff
- King Rat (1965) as Dino
- Johnny Cool (1963) as Hoodlum
- The Yellow Canary (1963) as Policeman
- Combat! (1962) as Klimmer
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Tallahassee 7000 (1961)
- Portrait of a Mobster (1961) as Joe Noe
- Famous Ghost Stories (1961) as Nick (segment 'Tormented')
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Fred
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- The Aquanauts (1960) as Danny
- Tormented (1960) as Nick
- The Boy and the Pirates (1960) as Abu the Genie
- Bonanza (1959) as Thug #1
- Bonanza (1959) as Lupe
- Bonanza (1959) as Private Peters
- The Untouchables (1959) as Birdie Yates
- The Untouchables (1959) as Garvin
- The Untouchables (1959) as Gobo Karsh
- The Untouchables (1959) as Deuces Kobler
- The Detectives (1959) as Charlie
- Lock-Up (1959) as Pvt. Givers
- Tightrope (1959)
- Warlock (1959) as Chet Haggin (uncredited)
- Verboten! (1959) as Infantryman
- The Purple Gang (1959) as Eddie Olsen
- Here Come the Jets (1959) as Henley
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Woody Larkin
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Joe Turkel
- The Texan (1958) as Evan McBeem
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Tom
- The Case Against Brooklyn (1958) as Henchman Monte
- The Bonnie Parker Story (1958) as Chuck Darrow
- The Beast of Budapest (1958) as Martin
- Wagon Train (1957) as Eddie
- Official Detective (1957)
- Paths of Glory (1957) as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
- House of Numbers (1957) as Bradville - Convict
- The Midnight Story (1957) as Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
- Jeanne Eagels (1957) as Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
- The Shadow on the Window (1957) as Lounger (uncredited)
- Hellcats of the Navy (1957) as Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
- The Killing (1956) as Tiny
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Poor Loser (uncredited)
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Bob Rellance
- Highway Patrol (1955)
- Navy Log (1955)
- The Naked Street (1955) as Shimmy
- Cell 2455 Death Row (1955) as Curly
- Mad at the World (1955) as Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
- Inside Detroit (1955) as Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
- Public Defender (1954) as Leo Jackson
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Stubb Cull
- The Human Jungle (1954) as Delinquent Hood
- Duffy of San Quentin (1954) as Frank Roberts
- Return from the Sea (1954) as Sailor
- The Bamboo Prison (1954) as P.O.W.
- Gypsy Colt (1954) as Chuck
- I Led Three Lives (1953)
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Logan
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- I'm the Law (1953)
- The Glass Wall (1953) as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
- A Slight Case of Larceny (1953) as Holdup Man
- Man Crazy (1953) as Ray
- Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953) as Pvt. Harris
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Willie
- Dangerous Assignment (1952)
- Dragnet (1951)
- Boston Blackie (1951)
- Halls of Montezuma (1951) as Marine
- Fixed Bayonets! (1951) as Soldier (uncredited)
- Starlift (1951) as Litter Case (uncredited)
- Federal Man (1950) as Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
- Triple Trouble (1950) as Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
- Lucky Losers (1950) as Johnny Angelo
- Southside 1-1000 (1950) as Frankie
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Judd
- Sword in the Desert (1949) as Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
- City Across the River (1949) as Shimmy Stockton
- Angels in Disguise (1949) as Henchman Johnny Martin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Joe Turkel best known for?
Joe Turkel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Dark Side of the Moon (1990), Inherit the Wind (1960), Tales from the Darkside (1984), Blade Runner (1982).
When and where was Joe Turkel born?
Joe Turkel was born on July 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 27, 2022.
How many credits does Joe Turkel have?
Joe Turkel has accumulated over 114 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2013.
What is Joe Turkel's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Turkel was an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on July 15, 1927. Known for his work in both films and television, Turkel worked steadily from 1949 to 1998. He appeared in three films directed by Stanley Kubrick, which were The Killing in 1956, Paths of Glory in 1957, and The Shining in 1...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Paths of Glory (1957) as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud — aged about 29
- The Shining (1980) as Lloyd — aged about 52
- The Untouchables (1959) as Birdie Yates — aged about 31
- The Untouchables (1959) as Garvin — aged about 31
- The Untouchables (1959) as Gobo Karsh — aged about 31
- The Untouchables (1959) as Deuces Kobler — aged about 31
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