Joe Turkel
Born
1927-07-15
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
2022-06-27
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.
Known for
The Shining
Lloyd
Blade Runner
Tyrell
Paths of Glory
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Killing
Tiny
Miami Vice
Levec
Bonanza
Thug #1
Bonanza
Lupe
Bonanza
Private Peters
The Sand Pebbles
Bronson
Warlock
Chet Haggin (uncredited)
The Andy Griffith Show
Fred
The Hindenburg
Detective Moore
Friendly Persuasion
Poor Loser (uncredited)
Kojak
Swampgas
The Untouchables
Birdie Yates