Joseph Turkel was a prolific American character actor. He was 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 made the occasional appearance at fan conventions even at the age of 90+.
Known For
| Birth Location | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1927-07-15 |
| Died | 2022-06-27 |
Movies
The Chickening
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
2015
2007
2007
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
as Self
2000
The Dark Side of the Moon
as Paxton Warner
1990
Levitation
as Kharma (as Joseph Turkel)
1985
Reel Horror
as Harry (archive footage)
1985
Blade Runner
as Dr. Eldon Tyrell
1982
The Shining
as Lloyd
1980
Which Way Is Up?
as Harry Boatwright
1977
The Commitment
as Jules
1976
The Hindenburg
as Detective Moore
1975
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
as Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
1975
The Sex Symbol
as Director
1974
Savage Abduction
as Harry
1973
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six
as Col. Ferguson
1972
Wild in the Sky
as Corazza
1972
The Animals
as Peyote
1970
1969
The Devil's Eight
as Sam
1969
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
1967
The Sand Pebbles
as Bronson
1966
King Rat
as Dino
1965
Village of the Giants
as Sheriff
1965
Johnny Cool
as Hoodlum
1963
The Yellow Canary
as Policeman
1963
Portrait of a Mobster
as Joe Noe
1961
Tormented
as Nick
1960
The Boy and the Pirates
as Abu the Genie
1960
The Purple Gang
as Eddie Olsen
1959
Here Come the Jets
as Henley
1959
Warlock
as Chet Haggin (uncredited)
1959
Verboten!
as Infantryman
1959
The Case Against Brooklyn
as Henchman Monte
1958
The Bonnie Parker Story
as Chuck Darrow
1958
The Beast of Budapest
as Martin
1958
Paths of Glory
as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
1957
House of Numbers
as Bradville - Convict
1957
Jeanne Eagels
as Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
1957
The Midnight Story
as Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
1957
Hellcats of the Navy
as Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
1957
The Shadow on the Window
as Lounger (uncredited)
1957
Friendly Persuasion
as Poor Loser (uncredited)
1956
The Killing
as Tiny
1956
Inside Detroit
as Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
1956
The Naked Street
as Shimmy
1955
Mad at the World
as Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
1955
Cell 2455 Death Row
as Curly
1955
The Human Jungle
as Delinquent Hood
1954
Return from the Sea
as Sailor
1954
The Bamboo Prison
as P.O.W.
1954
Gypsy Colt
as Chuck
1954
Duffy of San Quentin
as Frank Roberts
1954
Man Crazy
as Ray
1953
A Slight Case of Larceny
as Holdup Man
1953
The Glass Wall
as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
1953
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
as Pvt. Harris
1953
Starlift
as Litter Case (uncredited)
1951
Fixed Bayonets!
as Soldier (uncredited)
1951
Halls of Montezuma
as Marine
1951
Southside 1-1000
as Frankie
1950
Triple Trouble
as Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
1950
Federal Man
as Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
1950
Lucky Losers
as Johnny Angelo
1950
Angels in Disguise
as Henchman Johnny Martin
1949
Sword in the Desert
as Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
1949
City Across the River
as Shimmy Stockton
1949
Joe Turkel hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows
