Joe Turkel
Acting
Biography
Joseph Turkel was a prolific American character actor. He was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 - 1998 in both films and television. He retired in 1998. He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions even at the age of 90+.
Born: July 15, 1927
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six
A group of people inside an underground complex which possesses high tech computers which tracks world events consider all options as nuclear war is at hand, air supplies may last only eight days and Biblical prophesy unfolds.
Paths of Glory
A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.
The Shining
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
Blade Runner White Dragon Cut
Blade Runner
In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth seeking their creator for a way to extend their short life spans.
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
The definitive 3½-hour documentary about the troubled creation and enduring legacy of the science fiction classic 'Blade Runner', culled from 80 interviews and hours of never-before-seen outtakes and lost footage.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
The Untouchables
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Filmography
as Paxton Warner
as Harry (archive footage)
as Kharma
as Levec
as Tyrell
as Tyrell
as Lloyd
as Herb Glazer
as Harry Boatwright
as Jules
as Detective Moore
as Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
as Director
as Swampgas
as Harry
as Col. Ferguson
as Corazza
as Peyote
as Sam
as Sergeant
as Vince Warren
as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
as District Attorney
as Bronson
as Capt. Bruener
as Dino
as Sheriff
as Hoodlum
as Policeman
as Klimmer
as Nick (segment 'Tormented')
as Joe Noe
as Fred
as Nick
as Danny
as Abu the Genie
as Eddie Olsen
as Charlie
as Birdie Yates
as Garvin
as Gobo Karsh
as Deuces Kobler
as Pvt. Givers
as Thug #1
as Lupe
as Private Peters
as Henley
as Chet Haggin (uncredited)
as Infantryman
as Woody Larkin
as Joe Turkel
as Evan McBeem
as Henchman Monte
as Chuck Darrow
as Martin
as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
as Eddie
as Bradville - Convict
as Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
as Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
as Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
as Lounger (uncredited)
as Poor Loser (uncredited)
as Tiny
as Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
as Bob Rellance
as Shimmy
as Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
as Curly
as Stubb Cull
as Delinquent Hood
as Sailor
as P.O.W.
as Chuck
as Frank Roberts
as Leo Jackson
as Ray
as Logan
as Holdup Man
as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
as Pvt. Harris
as Litter Case (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Marine
as Frankie
as Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
as Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
as Johnny Angelo
as Henchman Johnny Martin
as Judd
as Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
as Shimmy Stockton