1927-07-15 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+.
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The Chickening | (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2015-09-10 |
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Dangerous Days: Making 'Blade Runner' | Self | 2007-12-18 |
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Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling | Self | 2007-12-03 |
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On the Edge of 'Blade Runner' | Self | 2000-07-15 |
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The Dark Side of the Moon | Paxton Warner | 1990-05-30 |
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Reel Horror | Harry (archive footage) | 1985-01-01 |
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Levitation | Kharma (as Joseph Turkel) | 1985-05-19 |
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Blade Runner | Dr. Eldon Tyrell | 1982-06-25 |
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The Shining | Lloyd | 1980-05-23 |
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Which Way Is Up? | Harry Boatwright | 1977-11-04 |
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The Commitment | Jules | 1976-01-01 |
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The Hindenburg | Detective Moore | 1975-12-25 |
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The Prisoner of Second Avenue | Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited) | 1975-03-14 |
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The Sex Symbol | Director | 1974-09-17 |
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Savage Abduction | Harry | 1973-01-01 |
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Wild in the Sky | Corazza | 1972-03-01 |
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Six Hundred and Sixty-Six | Col. Ferguson | 1972-06-15 |
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The Animals | Peyote | 1970-03-09 |
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Scream Free! | 1969-10-15 | |
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The Devil's Eight | Sam | 1969-05-14 |
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre | Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik | 1967-06-30 |
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The Sand Pebbles | Bronson | 1966-12-20 |
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Village of the Giants | Sheriff | 1965-10-20 |
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King Rat | Dino | 1965-10-27 |
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Johnny Cool | Hoodlum | 1963-10-02 |
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The Yellow Canary | Policeman | 1963-05-15 |
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Portrait of a Mobster | Joe Noe | 1961-04-19 |
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The Boy and the Pirates | Abu the Genie | 1960-04-13 |
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Tormented | Nick | 1960-09-22 |
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Here Come the Jets | Henley | 1959-06-01 |
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Warlock | Chet Haggin (uncredited) | 1959-05-15 |
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The Purple Gang | Eddie Olsen | 1959-12-18 |
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Verboten! | Infantryman | 1959-03-25 |
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The Case Against Brooklyn | Henchman Monte | 1958-06-01 |
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The Beast of Budapest | Martin | 1958-02-23 |
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The Bonnie Parker Story | Chuck Darrow | 1958-05-28 |
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Jeanne Eagels | Eddie, Reporter (uncredited) | 1957-08-02 |
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House of Numbers | Bradville - Convict | 1957-09-12 |
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The Midnight Story | Lothario at Dance (uncredited) | 1957-06-04 |
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Hellcats of the Navy | Chick (as Joseph Turkel) | 1957-05-01 |
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Paths of Glory | Pvt. Pierre Arnaud | 1957-10-25 |
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The Shadow on the Window | Lounger (uncredited) | 1957-03-06 |
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Friendly Persuasion | Poor Loser (uncredited) | 1956-11-25 |
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The Killing | Tiny | 1956-06-06 |
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Inside Detroit | Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel) | 1956-01-01 |
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Cell 2455 Death Row | Curly | 1955-04-19 |
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Mad at the World | Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel) | 1955-05-13 |
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The Naked Street | Shimmy | 1955-08-01 |
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Duffy of San Quentin | Frank Roberts | 1954-03-16 |
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The Bamboo Prison | P.O.W. | 1954-06-15 |
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Gypsy Colt | Chuck | 1954-04-02 |
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The Human Jungle | Delinquent Hood | 1954-10-03 |
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Return from the Sea | Sailor | 1954-07-28 |
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The Glass Wall | Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel) | 1953-03-19 |
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A Slight Case of Larceny | Holdup Man | 1953-06-05 |
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Down Among the Sheltering Palms | Pvt. Harris | 1953-03-01 |
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Man Crazy | Ray | 1953-12-02 |
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Halls of Montezuma | Marine | 1951-01-04 |
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Fixed Bayonets! | Soldier (uncredited) | 1951-11-21 |
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Starlift | Litter Case (uncredited) | 1951-12-14 |
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Lucky Losers | Johnny Angelo | 1950-05-14 |
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Federal Man | Jack 'Sneeze' Norton | 1950-06-21 |
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Southside 1-1000 | Frankie | 1950-11-16 |
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Triple Trouble | Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel) | 1950-08-13 |
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City Across the River | Shimmy Stockton | 1949-04-07 |
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Sword in the Desert | Haganah Soldier (uncredited) | 1949-08-24 |
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Angels in Disguise | Henchman Johnny Martin | 1949-09-25 |
