Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

1927-07-15 – 2022-06-27 (age 94) Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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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.

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Known For

The Shining
The Shining

1980

as Lloyd

Blade Runner
Blade Runner

1982

as Tyrell

Paths of Glory
Paths of Glory

1957

as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud

The Killing
The Killing

1956

as Tiny

The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg

1975

as Detective Moore

Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion

1956

as Poor Loser (uncredited)

The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles

1966

as Bronson

Warlock
Warlock

1959

as Chet Haggin (uncredited)

King Rat
King Rat

1965

as Dino

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

1967

as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik

Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool

1963

as Hoodlum

Halls of Montezuma
Halls of Montezuma

1951

as Marine

House of Numbers
House of Numbers

1957

as Bradville - Convict

Reel Horror
Reel Horror

1985

as Harry (archive footage)

The Dark Side of the Moon
The Dark Side of the Moon

1990

as Paxton Warner

Federal Man
Federal Man

1950

as Jack 'Sneeze' Norton

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Prisoner of Second Avenue

1975

as Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)

The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall

1953

as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?

1977

as Harry Boatwright