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Joe Turkel

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
Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
2013 • Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
2007 • Self
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
2007 • Self
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
2000 • Self
The Dark Side of the Moon
The Dark Side of the Moon
1990 • Paxton Warner
Reel Horror
Reel Horror
1985 • Harry (archive footage)
Blade Runner
Blade Runner
1982 • Tyrell
The Shining
The Shining
1980 • Lloyd

Full filmography

Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
2013 • Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)
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Reel Horror
Reel Horror
1985 • Harry (archive footage)
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Blade Runner
Blade Runner
1982 • Tyrell
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The Shining
The Shining
1980 • Lloyd
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Which Way Is Up?
Which Way Is Up?
1977 • Harry Boatwright
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The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
1975 • Detective Moore
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
1975 • Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
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The Sex Symbol
The Sex Symbol
1974 • Director
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The Animals
The Animals
1970 • Peyote
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
1967 • Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
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King Rat
King Rat
1965 • Dino
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Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool
1963 • Hoodlum
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The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary
1963 • Policeman
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Famous Ghost Stories
Famous Ghost Stories
1961 • Nick (segment 'Tormented')
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Tormented
Tormented
1960 • Nick
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The Boy and the Pirates
The Boy and the Pirates
1960 • Abu the Genie
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The Purple Gang
The Purple Gang
1959 • Eddie Olsen
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Warlock
Warlock
1959 • Chet Haggin (uncredited)
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Verboten!
Verboten!
1959 • Infantryman
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Paths of Glory
Paths of Glory
1957 • Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
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House of Numbers
House of Numbers
1957 • Bradville - Convict
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Jeanne Eagels
Jeanne Eagels
1957 • Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
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The Midnight Story
The Midnight Story
1957 • Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
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Hellcats of the Navy
Hellcats of the Navy
1957 • Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
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The Shadow on the Window
The Shadow on the Window
1957 • Lounger (uncredited)
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Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion
1956 • Poor Loser (uncredited)
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Inside Detroit
Inside Detroit
1955 • Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
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Mad at the World
Mad at the World
1955 • Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
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The Human Jungle
The Human Jungle
1954 • Delinquent Hood
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Gypsy Colt
Gypsy Colt
1954 • Chuck
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Duffy of San Quentin
Duffy of San Quentin
1954 • Frank Roberts
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The Glass Wall
The Glass Wall
1953 • Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
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Starlift
Starlift
1951 • Litter Case (uncredited)
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Fixed Bayonets!
Fixed Bayonets!
1951 • Soldier (uncredited)
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Triple Trouble
Triple Trouble
1950 • Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
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Federal Man
Federal Man
1950 • Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
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Lucky Losers
Lucky Losers
1950 • Johnny Angelo
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Angels in Disguise
Angels in Disguise
1949 • Henchman Johnny Martin
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Sword in the Desert
Sword in the Desert
1949 • Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
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City Across the River
City Across the River
1949 • Shimmy Stockton
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Joe Turkel – Biography, Known For & Filmography