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