Joe Turkel
Born
July 15, 1927
Died
June 27, 2022 (94 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Joseph Turkel was a prolific American character actor. He was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 - 1998 in both films and television. He retired in 1998. He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions even at the age of 90+.
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
2007
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
2007
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
2000
The Dark Side of the Moon
Paxton Warner
1990
Reel Horror
Harry (archive footage)
1985
Levitation
Kharma (as Joseph Turkel)
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Kharma · (1 episode)
1984
Miami Vice
(1 episode)
1984
Blade Runner
Tyrell
1982
The Shining
Lloyd
1980
Which Way Is Up?
Harry Boatwright
1977
The Commitment
Jules
1976
The Hindenburg
Detective Moore
1975
Joe Forrester
(1 episode)
1975
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
1975
The Sex Symbol
Director
1974
Kojak
Swampgas · (1 episode)
1973
Police Story
(1 episode)
1973
Savage Abduction
Harry
1973
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six
Col. Ferguson
1972
Wild in the Sky
Corazza
1972
The Animals
Peyote
1970
Scream Free!
1969
The Devil's Eight
Sam
1969
Land of the Giants
Sergeant · (1 episode)
1968
Adam-12
Vince Warren · (1 episode)
1968
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
1967
Ironside
District Attorney · (1 episode)
1967
The Sand Pebbles
Bronson
1966
Felony Squad
(1 episode)
1966
The Rat Patrol
Capt. Bruener · (1 episode)
1966
King Rat
Dino
1965
Village of the Giants
Sheriff
1965
Johnny Cool
Hoodlum
1963
The Yellow Canary
Policeman
1963
Combat!
Klimmer · (1 episode)
1962
Famous Ghost Stories
Nick (segment 'Tormented')
1961
Ben Casey
(1 episode)
1961
Portrait of a Mobster
Joe Noe
1961
The Asphalt Jungle
(1 episode)
1961
Tallahassee 7000
(1 episode)
1961
The Roaring 20's
(1 episode)
1960
The Andy Griffith Show
Fred · (1 episode)
1960
Tormented
Nick
1960
The Aquanauts
Danny · (1 episode)
1960
The Boy and the Pirates
Abu the Genie
1960
The Purple Gang
Eddie Olsen
1959
The Detectives
Charlie · (1 episode)
1959
The Untouchables
Birdie Yates · (1 episode)
1959
The Untouchables
Garvin · (1 episode)
1959
The Untouchables
Gobo Karsh · (1 episode)
1959
The Untouchables
Deuces Kobler · (1 episode)
1959
Lock-Up
Pvt. Givers · (1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Thug #1 · (1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Lupe · (1 episode)
1959
Bonanza
Private Peters · (1 episode)
1959
Tightrope
(1 episode)
1959
Here Come the Jets
Henley
1959
Warlock
Chet Haggin (uncredited)
1959
Verboten!
Infantryman
1959
Bat Masterson
Woody Larkin · (1 episode)
1958
Bat Masterson
Joe Turkel · (1 episode)
1958
The Texan
Evan McBeem · (1 episode)
1958
The Case Against Brooklyn
Henchman Monte
1958
The Bonnie Parker Story
Chuck Darrow
1958
Jefferson Drum
Tom · (1 episode)
1958
The Beast of Budapest
Martin
1958
Paths of Glory
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
1957
Wagon Train
Eddie · (1 episode)
1957
House of Numbers
Bradville - Convict
1957
Jeanne Eagels
Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
1957
The Midnight Story
Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
1957
Hellcats of the Navy
Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
1957
The Shadow on the Window
Lounger (uncredited)
1957
Official Detective
(1 episode)
1957
Friendly Persuasion
Poor Loser (uncredited)
1956
The Killing
Tiny
1956
Inside Detroit
Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
1956
Highway Patrol
(1 episode)
1955
Navy Log
(1 episode)
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Bob Rellance · (1 episode)
1955
The Naked Street
Shimmy
1955
Mad at the World
Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
1955
Cell 2455 Death Row
Curly
1955
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Stubb Cull · (1 episode)
1954
The Human Jungle
Delinquent Hood
1954
Return from the Sea
Sailor
1954
The Bamboo Prison
P.O.W.
1954
Gypsy Colt
Chuck
1954
Duffy of San Quentin
Frank Roberts
1954
Public Defender
Leo Jackson · (1 episode)
1954
Man Crazy
Ray
1953
Letter to Loretta
Logan · (1 episode)
1953
A Slight Case of Larceny
Holdup Man
1953
The Glass Wall
Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
1953
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
Pvt. Harris
1953
I'm the Law
(1 episode)
1953
General Electric Theater
(1 episode)
1953
I Led Three Lives
(1 episode)
1953
Four Star Playhouse
Willie · (1 episode)
1952
Dangerous Assignment
(1 episode)
1952
Dragnet
(1 episode)
1951
Starlift
Litter Case (uncredited)
1951
Fixed Bayonets!
Soldier (uncredited)
1951
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
(1 episode)
1951
Halls of Montezuma
Marine
1951
Southside 1-1000
Frankie
1950
Triple Trouble
Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
1950
Federal Man
Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
1950
Lucky Losers
Johnny Angelo
1950
Angels in Disguise
Henchman Johnny Martin
1949
The Lone Ranger
Judd · (1 episode)
1949
Sword in the Desert
Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
1949
City Across the River
Shimmy Stockton
1949