Actor 1927 - 2022

Joe Turkel

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... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Joe Turkel

Known For

Acting

Birthday

July 15th, 1927 00:00

Place of Birth

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died

June 27th, 2022 00:00 (aged 94)

TMDB ID

592

IMDb ID

nm0877185

Biography

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.