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
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944
as Jamiel
Dragon Seed
1944
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
as Mehemet Bey
Virtual Combat
1995
as Dr. Cameron
The Amazing Mr. X
1948
as Alexis
The Climax
1944
as Franz Munzer
Sudan
1945
as Herua
Arabian Nights
1942
as Captain of the Guard
Twenty Years After
1944
as (archive footage)
Possessed by the Night
1994
as Calvin
Destination Unknown
1942
as Captain Muto
The Gay Falcon
1941
as Manuel Retana
Burma Convoy
1941
as Mr. Yuchau
Out of the Blue
1947
as David Gelleo
Universal Horror
1998
as Self - Interviewee
Footsteps in the Dark
1941
as Ahmed
Follow the Boys
1944
as Turhan Bey (uncredited)
Crazy House
1943
as Cameo Appearance
Hollywood Chinese
2007
as Self
The Mad Ghoul
1943
as Eric Iverson