Joe Turkel
Known for Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
The Shining
1980
as Lloyd
Blade Runner
1982
as Tyrell
Paths of Glory
1957
as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Case Against Brooklyn
1958
as Henchman Monte
The Killing
1956
as Tiny
Verboten!
1959
as Infantryman
Warlock
1959
as Chet Haggin (uncredited)
The Sand Pebbles
1966
as Bronson
The Shadow on the Window
1957
as Lounger (uncredited)
Johnny Cool
1963
as Hoodlum
The Yellow Canary
1963
as Policeman
King Rat
1965
as Dino
Portrait of a Mobster
1961
as Joe Noe
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007
as Self
Tormented
1960
as Nick
The Hindenburg
1975
as Detective Moore
Friendly Persuasion
1956
as Poor Loser (uncredited)
Famous Ghost Stories
1961
as Nick (segment 'Tormented')
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1967
as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
Man Crazy
1953
as Ray