Joe Turkel
Joe Turkel
Person

Joe Turkel

Actor 1927-07-15 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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

FILMOGRAPHY
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The Shining

The Shining

1980 · Lloyd

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

1982 · Tyrell

Paths of Glory

Paths of Glory

1957 · Pvt. Pierre Arnaud

The Killing

The Killing

1956 · Tiny

Miami Vice

Miami Vice

1984 · Levec

Bonanza

Bonanza

1959 · Thug #1

The Sand Pebbles

The Sand Pebbles

1966 · Bronson

Warlock

Warlock

1959 · Chet Haggin (uncredited)

The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show

1960 · Fred

The Hindenburg

The Hindenburg

1975 · Detective Moore

Kojak

Kojak

1973 · Swampgas

Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

1956 · Poor Loser (uncredited)

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

1959 · Birdie Yates

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island

1978 · Herb Glazer

Combat!

Combat!

1962 · Klimmer