Joe Turkel
Acting
Born July 15, 1927 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For · 40 titles
The Andy Griffith Show
Bonanza
Dragnet
Miami Vice
Ironside
Adam-12
Wagon Train
Fantasy Island
The Shining
Four Star Playhouse
Tales from the Darkside
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Untouchables
Combat!
Highway Patrol
Bat Masterson
The Lone Ranger
Ben Casey
Blade Runner
Kojak
The Texan
The Detectives
Land of the Giants
Navy Log
Dangerous Assignment
Police Story
Felony Squad
Lock-Up
I Led Three Lives
Public Defender
Boston Blackie
The Rat Patrol
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Official Detective
Paths of Glory
Tightrope
The Roaring 20's
The Aquanauts
Letter to Loretta
The Killing