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Joe Turkel
Actor

Joe Turkel

Born July 15, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died June 27, 2022

7 films

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 7

The Dark Side of the Moon (1990) movie poster
The Dark Side of the Moon1990
Blade Runner (1982) movie poster
Blade Runner1982
The Shining (1980) movie poster
The Shining1980
The Sand Pebbles (1966) movie poster
The Sand Pebbles1966
King Rat (1965) movie poster
King Rat1965
Tormented (1960) movie poster
Tormented1960
Paths of Glory (1957) movie poster
Paths of Glory1957