
Acting · Born Jul 15, 1927 · Died Jun 27, 2022 (94) · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.

The Shining
19808.2

Blade Runner
19827.9

Paths of Glory
19578.2

The Killing
19567.6

Miami Vice
19847.4

Bonanza
19597.5

The Sand Pebbles
19667.2

Warlock
19596.8

The Andy Griffith Show
19607.6

The Hindenburg
19756.3

Kojak
19737.3

Friendly Persuasion
19566.6

The Untouchables
19598.0

Fantasy Island
19786.5

Combat!
19627.9

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
19676.3

The Dark Side of the Moon
19905.2

Tales from the Darkside
19847.2

King Rat
19657.1

The Prisoner of Second Avenue
19756.6