Joe Turkel profile
Actor profile

Joe Turkel

15th July 1927 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA Acting

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.

66 Movies 46 TV Shows 114 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Warlock 15th May 1959 as Chet Haggin (uncredited)
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Starlift 14th December 1951 as Litter Case (uncredited)
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Kojak 24th October 1973 as Swampgas
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Adam-12 21st September 1968 as Vince Warren
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Ironside 28th March 1967 as District Attorney
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Lock-Up 28th September 1959 as Pvt. Givers
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Bonanza 12th September 1959 as Thug #1
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Bonanza 12th September 1959 as Private Peters