Turhan Bey
Born March 30, 1922 (Age: 103)
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Vienna, Austria
Biography
Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavy; 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech Jewish origin. Turhan was active in Hollywood from 1941 to 1953. He was dubbed "The Turkish Delight" by his fans. After his return to Austria, he pursued careers as a photographer and stage director. Returning to Hollywood after a 40-year hiatus, he made several guest appearances in 1990s television series including SeaQuest DSV, Murder, She Wrote and Babylon 5 as well as a number of films. After retiring he appeared in a number of documentaries, including a German-language documentary on his life.
Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavy; 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech Jewish origin. Turhan was active in Hollywood from 1941 to 1953. He was dubbed "The Turkish Delight" by his fans. After his return to Austria, he pursued careers as a photographer and stage director. Returning to Hollywood after a 40-year hiatus, he made several guest appearances in 1990s television series including SeaQuest DSV, Murder, She Wrote and Babylon 5 as well as a number of films. After retiring he appeared in a number of documentaries, including a German-language documentary on his life.
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Filmography
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
2000
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as Self
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Age: 77
Arabian Nights
1942
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as Captain of the Guard
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Age: 20
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
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as Mehemet Bey
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Age: 20
Destination Unknown
1942
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as Captain Muto
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Age: 20
No Image
Dead End Kids Go To War
1942
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as Araka
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Age: 20
Drums of the Congo
1942
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as Juma, Henchman
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Age: 20
Junior G-Men of the Air
1942
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as Henchman Araka
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Age: 20
Danger in the Pacific
1942
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as Tagani
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Age: 20
The Falcon Takes Over
1942
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as Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
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Age: 20
Unseen Enemy
1942
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as Ito
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Age: 19
Bombay Clipper
1942
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as Captain Chundra
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Age: 19
The Gay Falcon
1941
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as Manuel Retana
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Age: 19
Burma Convoy
1941
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as Mr. Yuchau
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Age: 19
Raiders of the Desert
1941
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as Hassen Mohammed
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Age: 19
Footsteps in the Dark
1941
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as Ahmed
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Age: 18
Shadows on the Stairs
1941
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as Ram Singh
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Age: 18