Turhan Bey
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
The Amazing Mr. X
1948
as Alexis
Arabian Nights
1942
as Captain of the Guard
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944
as Jamiel
The Climax
1944
as Franz Munzer
Virtual Combat
1995
as Dr. Cameron
White Savage
1943
as Tamara
Dragon Seed
1944
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Out of the Blue
1947
as David Gelleo
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
as Mehemet Bey
Possessed by the Night
1994
as Calvin
Crazy House
1943
as Cameo Appearance
The Mad Ghoul
1943
as Eric Iverson
The Skateboard Kid II
1995
as Zeno
Hollywood Chinese
2007
as Self
Twenty Years After
1944
as (archive footage)
The Falcon Takes Over
1942
as Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
Universal Horror
1998
as Self - Interviewee
Background to Danger
1943
as Hassan
The Gay Falcon
1941
as Manuel Retana
Footsteps in the Dark
1941
as Ahmed