Joe Turkel

Acting

Joe Turkel

Born 15 July 1927 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · Died 27 June 2022 at 94

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

Highlights

The Shining1980 · Film · Lloyd
Blade Runner1982 · Film · Tyrell
Paths of Glory1957 · Film · Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Killing1956 · Film · Tiny
Bonanza1959 · Series · Thug #1
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Levec

Filmography

Movies

62 films

The Dark Side of the Moon1990 · Film · Paxton Warner
Blade Runner1982 · Film · Tyrell
The Shining1980 · Film · Lloyd
Which Way Is Up?1977 · Film · Harry Boatwright
The Commitment1976 · Film · Jules
The Hindenburg1975 · Film · Detective Moore
The Prisoner of Second Avenue1975 · Film · Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
The Sex Symbol1974 · Film · Director
Savage Abduction1973 · Film · Harry
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six1972 · Film · Col. Ferguson
Wild in the Sky1972 · Film · Corazza
The Animals1970 · Film · Peyote
Scream Free!1969 · Film
The Devil's Eight1969 · Film · Sam
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre1967 · Film · Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
The Sand Pebbles1966 · Film · Bronson
King Rat1965 · Film · Dino
Village of the Giants1965 · Film · Sheriff
Johnny Cool1963 · Film · Hoodlum
The Yellow Canary1963 · Film · Policeman
Famous Ghost Stories1961 · Film · Nick (segment 'Tormented')
Portrait of a Mobster1961 · Film · Joe Noe
Tormented1960 · Film · Nick
The Boy and the Pirates1960 · Film · Abu the Genie
The Purple Gang1959 · Film · Eddie Olsen
Here Come the Jets1959 · Film · Henley
Warlock1959 · Film · Chet Haggin (uncredited)
Verboten!1959 · Film · Infantryman
The Case Against Brooklyn1958 · Film · Henchman Monte
The Bonnie Parker Story1958 · Film · Chuck Darrow
The Beast of Budapest1958 · Film · Martin
Paths of Glory1957 · Film · Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
House of Numbers1957 · Film · Bradville - Convict
Jeanne Eagels1957 · Film · Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
The Midnight Story1957 · Film · Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
Hellcats of the Navy1957 · Film · Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
The Shadow on the Window1957 · Film · Lounger (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion1956 · Film · Poor Loser (uncredited)
The Killing1956 · Film · Tiny
Inside Detroit1955 · Film · Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
The Naked Street1955 · Film · Shimmy
Mad at the World1955 · Film · Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
Cell 2455 Death Row1955 · Film · Curly
The Human Jungle1954 · Film · Delinquent Hood
Return from the Sea1954 · Film · Sailor
The Bamboo Prison1954 · Film · P.O.W.
Gypsy Colt1954 · Film · Chuck
Duffy of San Quentin1954 · Film · Frank Roberts
Man Crazy1953 · Film · Ray
A Slight Case of Larceny1953 · Film · Holdup Man
The Glass Wall1953 · Film · Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Down Among the Sheltering Palms1953 · Film · Pvt. Harris
Starlift1951 · Film · Litter Case (uncredited)
Fixed Bayonets!1951 · Film · Soldier (uncredited)
Halls of Montezuma1951 · Film · Marine
Southside 1-10001950 · Film · Frankie
Triple Trouble1950 · Film · Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
Federal Man1950 · Film · Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
Lucky Losers1950 · Film · Johnny Angelo
Angels in Disguise1949 · Film · Henchman Johnny Martin
Sword in the Desert1949 · Film · Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
City Across the River1949 · Film · Shimmy Stockton

Filmography

Series

42 shows

Tales from the Darkside1984 · Series · Kharma
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Levec
Fantasy Island1978 · Series · Herb Glazer
Kojak1973 · Series · Swampgas
Police Story1973 · Series
Land of the Giants1968 · Series · Sergeant
Adam-121968 · Series · Vince Warren
Ironside1967 · Series · District Attorney
Felony Squad1966 · Series
The Rat Patrol1966 · Series · Capt. Bruener
Combat!1962 · Series · Klimmer
Ben Casey1961 · Series
The Asphalt Jungle1961 · Series
Tallahassee 70001961 · Series
The Roaring 20's1960 · Series
The Andy Griffith Show1960 · Series · Fred
The Aquanauts1960 · Series · Danny
The Detectives1959 · Series · Charlie
The Untouchables1959 · Series · Birdie Yates
Lock-Up1959 · Series · Pvt. Givers
Bonanza1959 · Series · Thug #1
Tightrope1959 · Series
Bat Masterson1958 · Series · Woody Larkin
The Texan1958 · Series · Evan McBeem
Jefferson Drum1958 · Series · Tom
Wagon Train1957 · Series · Eddie
Official Detective1957 · Series
Crossroads1955 · Series · Frank Perroni
Highway Patrol1955 · Series
Navy Log1955 · Series
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1955 · Series · Bob Rellance
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin1954 · Series · Stubb Cull
Public Defender1954 · Series · Leo Jackson
Letter to Loretta1953 · Series · Logan
I'm the Law1953 · Series
General Electric Theater1953 · Series
I Led Three Lives1953 · Series
Four Star Playhouse1952 · Series · Willie
Dangerous Assignment1952 · Series
Dragnet1951 · Series
Boston Blackie1951 · Series
The Lone Ranger1949 · Series · Judd