Turhan Bey
Acting
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.
Born: March 30, 1922
Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria
Known For
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
A documentary from Universal about their Phantom of the Opera movies.
Murder, She Wrote
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Universal Horror
A documentary about the era of classic monster movies that were made at Universal Studios during the 1930s and 1940s.
seaQuest DSV
In the early 21st century, mankind has colonized the oceans. The United Earth Oceans Organization enlists Captain Nathan Bridger and the submarine seaQuest DSV to keep the peace and explore the last frontier on Earth.
Footsteps in the Dark
A high-society gent has a secret life - he writes murder mysteries and hangs out with the police attempting to solve crimes. This causes him no end of problems when his wife wants to know about his little disappearances and exceptionally late nights out.
VR.5
VR.5 is an American television program originally broadcast on the Fox network from March 10, 1995 to May 12, 1995. Ten of its thirteen episodes were aired during its original run. The title of the show refers to the degree of immersion the protagonist experiences in the virtual world.
Background to Danger
An American gets caught up in wartime action in Turkey.
Dragon Seed
Life in a small Chinese village is turned upside down when the Japanese invade it. A heroic young Chinese woman leads her fellow villagers in an uprising against the Japanese invaders.
Filmography
as Alexis (archive footage)
as Self
as Self - Interviewee
as Rusha
as Dr. Cameron
as Abernathy
as Zeno
as Calvin
as Centauri Emperor
as Turval
as Dimitri Rossovich
as Sherif Faris
as Ahmed
as Gopal
as Barney Rodescu
as Alexis
as Lorenzo
as David Gelleo
as Aesop
as Herua
as Dude Forante
as Ted Barrie
as Franz Munzer
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
as Turhan Bey (uncredited)
as Jamiel
as (archive footage)
as Eric Iverson
as Cameo Appearance
as Hassan
as End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
as Tamara
as Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
as Captain of the Guard
as Mehemet Bey
as Captain Muto
as Juma, Henchman
as Henchman Araka
as Tagani
as Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
as Ito
as Captain Chundra
as Manuel Retana
as Mr. Yuchau
as Hassen Mohammed
as Ahmed
as Ram Singh