JOE TURKEL
Joe Turkel
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 15, 1927
Deathday: June 27, 2022
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.
Filmography
Starring
Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)
Self
Self
Paxton Warner
1985·
Reel HorrorHarry (archive footage)
Kharma
1984·
Miami ViceLevec
1982·
Blade RunnerTyrell
1980·
The ShiningLloyd
1978·
Fantasy IslandHerb Glazer
1977·
Which Way Is Up?Harry Boatwright
1976·
The CommitmentJules
Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
1975·
The HindenburgDetective Moore
1974·
The Sex SymbolDirector
1973·
Police Story1973·
KojakSwampgas
1973·
Savage AbductionHarry
Col. Ferguson
1972·
Wild in the SkyCorazza
1970·
The AnimalsPeyote
1969·
Scream Free!1969·
The Devil's EightSam
1968·
Adam-12Vince Warren
1968·
Land of the GiantsSergeant
1967·
IronsideDistrict Attorney
Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
1966·
The Rat PatrolCapt. Bruener
1966·
Felony Squad1966·
The Sand PebblesBronson
1965·
King RatDino
Sheriff
1963·
Johnny CoolHoodlum
1963·
The Yellow CanaryPoliceman
1962·
Combat!Klimmer
1961·
Tallahassee 70001961·
The Asphalt Jungle1961·
Ben Casey1961·
Famous Ghost StoriesNick (segment 'Tormented')
Joe Noe
1960·
The Roaring 20's1960·
The AquanautsDanny
Fred
Abu the Genie
1960·
TormentedNick
1959·
The DetectivesCharlie
1959·
Lock-UpPvt. Givers
1959·
The UntouchablesDeuces Kobler, Gobo Karsh, Garvin, Birdie Yates
1959·
BonanzaPrivate Peters, Lupe, Thug #1
1959·
Tightrope1959·
WarlockChet Haggin (uncredited)
1959·
Verboten!Infantryman
1959·
Here Come the JetsHenley
1959·
The Purple GangEddie Olsen
1958·
Bat MastersonJoe Turkel, Woody Larkin
1958·
The TexanEvan McBeem
1958·
Jefferson DrumTom
Martin
Henchman Monte
Chuck Darrow
1957·
Wagon TrainEddie
1957·
Official Detective1957·
The Midnight StoryLothario at Dance (uncredited)
1957·
House of NumbersBradville - Convict
1957·
Jeanne EagelsEddie, Reporter (uncredited)
1957·
Hellcats of the NavyChick (as Joseph Turkel)
Lounger (uncredited)
1957·
Paths of GloryPvt. Pierre Arnaud
1956·
Friendly PersuasionPoor Loser (uncredited)
1956·
The KillingTiny
Bob Rellance
1955·
Navy Log1955·
Highway Patrol1955·
Cell 2455 Death RowCurly
1955·
Inside DetroitPete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
1955·
The Naked StreetShimmy
1955·
Mad at the WorldPete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
Stubb Cull
1954·
Public DefenderLeo Jackson
1954·
Gypsy ColtChuck
1954·
The Human JungleDelinquent Hood
1954·
The Bamboo PrisonP.O.W.
1954·
Return from the SeaSailor
1954·
Duffy of San QuentinFrank Roberts
1953·
Letter to LorettaLogan
1953·
I'm the Law1953·
I Led Three LivesHoldup Man
1953·
Man CrazyRay
Pvt. Harris
1953·
The Glass WallFreddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
1952·
Four Star PlayhouseWillie
1952·
Dangerous Assignment1951·
Boston Blackie1951·
Dragnet1951·
StarliftLitter Case (uncredited)
1951·
Halls of MontezumaMarine
1951·
Fixed Bayonets!Soldier (uncredited)
1950·
Federal ManJack 'Sneeze' Norton
1950·
Southside 1-1000Frankie
1950·
Lucky LosersJohnny Angelo
1950·
Triple TroubleBenny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
1949·
The Lone RangerJudd
Shimmy Stockton
1949·
Sword in the DesertHaganah Soldier (uncredited)
1949·
Angels in DisguiseHenchman Johnny Martin