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Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Birthday: 1927-07-15 | Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Joseph Turkel is a prolific American character actor. He is noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 - 1998 in both films and television. He retired in 1998. He still makes the occasional appearance at fan conventions even at the age of 90+.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1990
The Dark Side of the Moon

as    Paxton Warner

1985
Levitation

as    Kharma (as Joseph Turkel)

1982
Blade Runner

as    Tyrell

1980
The Shining

as    Lloyd

1977
Which Way Is Up?

as    Harry Boatwright

1973
Savage Abduction

as    Harry

1972
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six

as    Col. Ferguson

1971
The Animals

as    Peyote

1969
The Devil's Eight

as    Sam

1966
The Sand Pebbles

as    Bronson

1965
King Rat

as    Dino

1961
Famous Ghost Stories

as    Nick (segment 'Tormented')

1960
The Boy and the Pirates

as    Abu the Genie

1960
Tormented

as    Nick

1959
The Purple Gang

as    Eddie Olsen

1959
Verboten!

as    Infantryman

1958
The Bonnie Parker Story

as    Chuck Darrow

1958
The Case Against Brooklyn

as    Henchman Monte

1957
House of Numbers

as    Bradville - Convict

1957
Paths of Glory

as    Pvt. Pierre Arnaud