Acting
Joe Turkel
Born 1927-07-15· Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Full filmography
Bonanza
1959
WESTERN
Miami Vice
1984
CRIME
Ironside
1967
CRIME
The Andy Griffith Show
1960
COMEDY
Adam-12
1968
CRIME
Wagon Train
1957
WESTERN
Dragnet
1951
DRAMA
Combat!
1962
WAR
Tales from the Darkside
1984
DRAMA
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
DRAMA
The Untouchables
1959
DRAMA
Fantasy Island
1978
SCI-FI
The Shining
1980
HORROR
Kojak
1973
CRIME
Blade Runner
1982
SCI-FI
The Lone Ranger
1949
WESTERN
Land of the Giants
1968
SCI-FI
Police Story
1973
ACTION
Paths of Glory
1957
WAR
The Rat Patrol
1966
ACTION
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
1954
WESTERN
The Killing
1956
CRIME
The Sand Pebbles
1966
DRAMA
Friendly Persuasion
1956
DRAMA
Warlock
1959
WESTERN
Johnny Cool
1963
CRIME
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1967
HISTORY
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
1975
COMEDY
Halls of Montezuma
1951
WAR
Which Way Is Up?
1977
COMEDY