Portrait of Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Bio: Joseph Turkel was a prolific American character actor. He was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice
Born: Fri, Jul 15 1927
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Jun 27 2022
Joe Turkel is 94 years old
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Poster of The Chickening
The Chickening
Joe Turkel was 88 in The Chickening as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 2015
Poster of Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Joe Turkel was 80 in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 2007
Poster of Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Joe Turkel was 80 in Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2007
Poster of On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Joe Turkel was 73 in On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2000
Poster of The Dark Side of the Moon
The Dark Side of the Moon
Joe Turkel was 62 in The Dark Side of the Moon as 'Paxton Warner'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1990
Poster of Reel Horror
Reel Horror
Joe Turkel was 58 in Reel Horror as 'Harry (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Levitation
Levitation
Joe Turkel was 57 in Levitation as 'Kharma (as Joseph Turkel)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1985
Poster of Blade Runner
Blade Runner
Joe Turkel was 54 in Blade Runner as 'Tyrell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of The Shining
The Shining
Joe Turkel was 52 in The Shining as 'Lloyd'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
Joe Turkel was 50 in Which Way Is Up? as 'Harry Boatwright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of The Commitment
The Commitment
Joe Turkel was 48 in The Commitment as 'Jules'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
Joe Turkel was 48 in The Hindenburg as 'Detective Moore'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Joe Turkel was 47 in The Prisoner of Second Avenue as 'Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of The Sex Symbol
The Sex Symbol
Joe Turkel was 47 in The Sex Symbol as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1974
Poster of Savage Abduction
Savage Abduction
Joe Turkel was 45 in Savage Abduction as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Six Hundred and Sixty-Six
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six
Joe Turkel was 44 in Six Hundred and Sixty-Six as 'Col. Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1972
Poster of Wild in the Sky
Wild in the Sky
Joe Turkel was 44 in Wild in the Sky as 'Corazza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1972
Poster of The Animals
The Animals
Joe Turkel was 42 in The Animals as 'Peyote'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 09 1970
Poster of Scream Free!
Scream Free!
Joe Turkel was 42 in Scream Free!
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1969
Poster of The Devil's Eight
The Devil's Eight
Joe Turkel was 41 in The Devil's Eight as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1969
Poster of The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Joe Turkel was 39 in The St. Valentine's Day Massacre as 'Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1967
Poster of The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles
Joe Turkel was 39 in The Sand Pebbles as 'Bronson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1966
Poster of King Rat
King Rat
Joe Turkel was 38 in King Rat as 'Dino'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of Village of the Giants
Village of the Giants
Joe Turkel was 38 in Village of the Giants as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1965
Poster of Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool
Joe Turkel was 36 in Johnny Cool as 'Hoodlum'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary
Joe Turkel was 35 in The Yellow Canary as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1963
Poster of Famous Ghost Stories
Famous Ghost Stories
Joe Turkel was 34 in Famous Ghost Stories as 'Nick (segment 'Tormented')'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Portrait of a Mobster
Portrait of a Mobster
Joe Turkel was 33 in Portrait of a Mobster as 'Joe Noe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 1961
Poster of Tormented
Tormented
Joe Turkel was 33 in Tormented as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1960
Poster of The Boy and the Pirates
The Boy and the Pirates
Joe Turkel was 32 in The Boy and the Pirates as 'Abu the Genie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1960
Poster of The Purple Gang
The Purple Gang
Joe Turkel was 32 in The Purple Gang as 'Eddie Olsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1959
Poster of Here Come the Jets
Here Come the Jets
Joe Turkel was 31 in Here Come the Jets as 'Henley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1959
Poster of Warlock
Warlock
Joe Turkel was 31 in Warlock as 'Chet Haggin (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1959
Poster of Verboten!
Verboten!
Joe Turkel was 31 in Verboten! as 'Infantryman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1959
Poster of The Case Against Brooklyn
The Case Against Brooklyn
Joe Turkel was 30 in The Case Against Brooklyn as 'Henchman Monte'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1958
Poster of The Bonnie Parker Story
The Bonnie Parker Story
Joe Turkel was 30 in The Bonnie Parker Story as 'Chuck Darrow'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 1958
Poster of The Beast of Budapest
The Beast of Budapest
Joe Turkel was 30 in The Beast of Budapest as 'Martin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1958
Poster of Paths of Glory
Paths of Glory
Joe Turkel was 30 in Paths of Glory as 'Pvt. Pierre Arnaud'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of House of Numbers
House of Numbers
Joe Turkel was 30 in House of Numbers as 'Bradville - Convict'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1957
Poster of Jeanne Eagels
Jeanne Eagels
Joe Turkel was 30 in Jeanne Eagels as 'Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1957
Poster of The Midnight Story
The Midnight Story
Joe Turkel was 29 in The Midnight Story as 'Lothario at Dance (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1957
Poster of Hellcats of the Navy
Hellcats of the Navy
Joe Turkel was 29 in Hellcats of the Navy as 'Chick (as Joseph Turkel)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of The Shadow on the Window
The Shadow on the Window
Joe Turkel was 29 in The Shadow on the Window as 'Lounger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1957
Poster of Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
Joe Turkel was 29 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Poor Loser (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956
Poster of The Killing
The Killing
Joe Turkel was 28 in The Killing as 'Tiny'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1956
Poster of Inside Detroit
Inside Detroit
Joe Turkel was 28 in Inside Detroit as 'Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of The Naked Street
The Naked Street
Joe Turkel was 28 in The Naked Street as 'Shimmy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1955
Poster of Mad at the World
Mad at the World
Joe Turkel was 27 in Mad at the World as 'Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1955
Poster of Cell 2455 Death Row
Cell 2455 Death Row
Joe Turkel was 27 in Cell 2455 Death Row as 'Curly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
Joe Turkel was 27 in The Human Jungle as 'Delinquent Hood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1954
Poster of Return from the Sea
Return from the Sea
Joe Turkel was 27 in Return from the Sea as 'Sailor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1954
Poster of The Bamboo Prison
The Bamboo Prison
Joe Turkel was 26 in The Bamboo Prison as 'P.O.W.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1954
Poster of Gypsy Colt
Gypsy Colt
Joe Turkel was 26 in Gypsy Colt as 'Chuck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1954
Poster of Duffy of San Quentin
Duffy of San Quentin
Joe Turkel was 26 in Duffy of San Quentin as 'Frank Roberts'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954
Poster of Man Crazy
Man Crazy
Joe Turkel was 26 in Man Crazy as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1953
Poster of A Slight Case of Larceny
A Slight Case of Larceny
Joe Turkel was 25 in A Slight Case of Larceny as 'Holdup Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1953
Poster of The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall
Joe Turkel was 25 in The Glass Wall as 'Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Joe Turkel was 25 in Down Among the Sheltering Palms as 'Pvt. Harris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1953
Poster of Starlift
Starlift
Joe Turkel was 24 in Starlift as 'Litter Case (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1951
Poster of Fixed Bayonets!
Fixed Bayonets!
Joe Turkel was 24 in Fixed Bayonets! as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1951
Poster of Halls of Montezuma
Halls of Montezuma
Joe Turkel was 23 in Halls of Montezuma as 'Marine'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1951
Poster of Southside 1-1000
Southside 1-1000
Joe Turkel was 23 in Southside 1-1000 as 'Frankie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1950
Poster of Triple Trouble
Triple Trouble
Joe Turkel was 23 in Triple Trouble as 'Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1950
Poster of Federal Man
Federal Man
Joe Turkel was 22 in Federal Man as 'Jack 'Sneeze' Norton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1950
Poster of Lucky Losers
Lucky Losers
Joe Turkel was 22 in Lucky Losers as 'Johnny Angelo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1950
Poster of Angels in Disguise
Angels in Disguise
Joe Turkel was 22 in Angels in Disguise as 'Henchman Johnny Martin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1949
Poster of Sword in the Desert
Sword in the Desert
Joe Turkel was 22 in Sword in the Desert as 'Haganah Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1949
Poster of City Across the River
City Across the River
Joe Turkel was 21 in City Across the River as 'Shimmy Stockton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1949

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Joe Turkel was 57+ in Tales from the Darkside as 'Kharma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Joe Turkel was 57+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Joe Turkel was 48+ in Joe Forrester
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Joe Turkel was 46+ in Kojak as 'Swampgas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Joe Turkel was 45+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
Joe Turkel was 41+ in Land of the Giants as 'Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Joe Turkel was 41+ in Adam-12 as 'Vince Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Joe Turkel was 39+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Joe Turkel was 39+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The Rat Patrol
The Rat Patrol
Joe Turkel was 39+ in The Rat Patrol as 'Capt. Bruener'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Combat!
Combat!
Joe Turkel was 35+ in Combat! as 'Klimmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1962
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Joe Turkel was 34+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Joe Turkel was 33+ in The Asphalt Jungle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of Tallahassee 7000
Tallahassee 7000
Joe Turkel was 33+ in Tallahassee 7000
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 24 1961
Poster of The Roaring 20's
The Roaring 20's
Joe Turkel was 33+ in The Roaring 20's
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 15 1960
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Joe Turkel was 33+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Aquanauts
The Aquanauts
Joe Turkel was 33+ in The Aquanauts as 'Danny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Joe Turkel was 32+ in The Detectives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Joe Turkel was 32+ in The Untouchables as 'Birdie Yates, Garvin, Gobo Karsh, Deuces Kobler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Lock-Up
Lock-Up
Joe Turkel was 32+ in Lock-Up as 'Pvt. Givers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Joe Turkel was 32+ in Bonanza as 'Thug #1, Lupe, Private Peters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Tightrope
Tightrope
Joe Turkel was 32+ in Tightrope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1959
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Joe Turkel was 31+ in Bat Masterson as 'Woody Larkin, Joe Turkel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Joe Turkel was 31+ in The Texan as 'Evan McBeem'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Jefferson Drum
Jefferson Drum
Joe Turkel was 30+ in Jefferson Drum as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1958
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Joe Turkel was 30+ in Wagon Train as 'Eddie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of Official Detective
Official Detective
Joe Turkel was 29+ in Official Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Joe Turkel was 28+ in Highway Patrol
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Joe Turkel was 28+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Joe Turkel was 28+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as 'Bob Rellance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Joe Turkel was 27+ in The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin as 'Stubb Cull'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1954
Poster of Public Defender
Public Defender
Joe Turkel was 26+ in Public Defender as 'Leo Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Joe Turkel was 26+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Logan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of I'm the Law
I'm the Law
Joe Turkel was 25+ in I'm the Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 13 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Joe Turkel was 25+ in General Electric Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of I Led Three Lives
I Led Three Lives
Joe Turkel was 25+ in I Led Three Lives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Joe Turkel was 25+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Willie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Dangerous Assignment
Dangerous Assignment
Joe Turkel was 24+ in Dangerous Assignment
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Joe Turkel was 24+ in Dragnet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of The Adventures of Boston Blackie
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
Joe Turkel was 24+ in The Adventures of Boston Blackie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1951
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Joe Turkel was 22+ in The Lone Ranger as 'Judd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949