Joe Turkel

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+.

Joe Turkel

Biography

Known For (Movies)

The Shining

Blade Runner

The Beast of Budapest

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

Six Hundred and Sixty-Six

Down Among the Sheltering Palms

City Across the River

The Devil's Eight

The Case Against Brooklyn

Wild in the Sky

The Boy and the Pirates

Return from the Sea

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

The Dark Side of the Moon

Paths of Glory

The Killing

The Shadow on the Window

Reel Horror

Angels in Disguise

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner

Known For (TV)

Bonanza

The Andy Griffith Show

Miami Vice

Ironside

Wagon Train

Adam-12

Four Star Playhouse

Combat!

Dragnet

The Lone Ranger

The Untouchables

Ben Casey

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Tales from the Darkside

Kojak

Bat Masterson

Felony Squad

The Texan

Navy Log

Highway Patrol