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Joe Turkel

Acting · Born July 15, 1927 · 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.

Joe Turkel movies and shows

  • Bonanza1959
  • The Andy Griffith Show1960
  • Ironside1967
  • Wagon Train1957
  • Miami Vice1984
  • Adam-121968
  • Dragnet1951
  • The Untouchables1959
  • Combat!1962
  • The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp1955
  • Fantasy Island1978
  • The Lone Ranger1949
  • Ben Casey1961
  • Four Star Playhouse1952
  • Tales from the Darkside1984
  • The Shining1980
  • Highway Patrol1955
  • Blade Runner1982
  • Kojak1973
  • Bat Masterson1958
  • The Detectives1959
  • The Texan1958
  • Police Story1973
  • Land of the Giants1968