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Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Actor·1927–2022·Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

7 horror credits

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.

Actor7 films

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

Paxton Warner

1990
Reel Horror

Reel Horror

Harry (archive footage)

1985
Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Tyrell

1982 4.2
The Shining

The Shining

Lloyd

1980 4.4
Savage Abduction

Savage Abduction

Harry

1973
Famous Ghost Stories

Famous Ghost Stories

Nick (segment 'Tormented')

1961
Tormented

Tormented

Nick

1960 3.0