Acting
Joe Turkel
1927 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
The Shining
Lloyd
Blade Runner
Tyrell
Paths of Glory
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Killing
Tiny
Warlock
Chet Haggin (uncredited)
The Dark Side of the Moon
Paxton Warner
Johnny Cool
Hoodlum
The Sand Pebbles
Bronson
The Hindenburg
Detective Moore
Friendly Persuasion
Poor Loser (uncredited)
King Rat
Dino
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)