Joe Turkel
Born July 15, 1927 (Age: 98)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
2000
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as Self
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Age: 73
Blade Runner
1982
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as Tyrell
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Age: 54
The Shining
1980
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as Lloyd
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Age: 52
The Sand Pebbles
1966
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as Bronson
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Age: 39
Famous Ghost Stories
1961
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as Nick (segment 'Tormented')
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Age: 34
Portrait of a Mobster
1961
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as Joe Noe
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Age: 33
The Purple Gang
1959
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as Eddie Olsen
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Age: 32
Here Come the Jets
1959
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as Henley
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Age: 31
Warlock
1959
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as Chet Haggin (uncredited)
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Age: 31
Verboten!
1959
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as Infantryman
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Age: 31
Friendly Persuasion
1956
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as Poor Loser (uncredited)
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Age: 29
Inside Detroit
1955
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as Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
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Age: 28