Joe Turkel
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1927-07-15 – 2022-06-27
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
Blade Runner
1982Tyrell
The Killing
1956Tiny
Paths of Glory
1957Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Dark Side of the Moon
1990Paxton Warner
The Shining
1980Lloyd
The Sand Pebbles
1966BronsonFashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
2007Self
The Glass Wall
1953Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Tormented
1960Nick
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1967Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
Village of the Giants
1965Sheriff
Friendly Persuasion
1956Poor Loser (uncredited)
The Bonnie Parker Story
1958Chuck Darrow
The Case Against Brooklyn
1958Henchman Monte
The Hindenburg
1975Detective Moore
Fixed Bayonets!
1951Soldier (uncredited)
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007Self
Mad at the World
1955Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
The Animals
1970Peyote