
Joe Turkel
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

Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
2013 • Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007 • Self
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
2007 • Self

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
2000 • Self

The Dark Side of the Moon
1990 • Paxton Warner

Reel Horror
1985 • Harry (archive footage)

Blade Runner
1982 • Tyrell

The Shining
1980 • Lloyd
Full filmography

Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
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