Biography
Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavy; 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech Jewish origin. Turhan was active in Hollywood from 1941 to 1953. He was dubbed "The Turkish Delight" by his fans. After his return to Austria, he pursued careers as a photographer and stage director. Returning to Hollywood after a 40-year hiatus, he made several guest appearances in 1990s television series including SeaQuest DSV, Murder, She Wrote and Babylon 5 as well as a number of films. After retiring he appeared in a number of documentaries, including a German-language documentary on his life.
Filmography
all 50
Movies 45
TV Shows 5
self 4
Producer 1
Voice 1
Self - Interviewee
Universal Horror (1998)
Movie
Rusha
The Visitor (1997)
TV
Dr. Cameron
Virtual Combat (1995)
Movie
Abernathy
VR.5 (1995)
TV
5.8
Igor Vostovich
Healer (1994)
Movie
Centauri Emperor / Turval
Babylon 5 (1994)
TV
6.44
Dimitri Rossovich
seaQuest DSV (1993)
TV
6
Sherif Faris
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Producer
Stolen Identity (1953)
Movie
Prince Gopal
Song of India (1949)
Movie
Barney Rodescu
Parole, Inc. (1948)
Movie
6
David Gelleo
Out of the Blue (1947)
Movie
Herua
Sudan (1945)
Movie
Dude Forante
Frisco Sal (1945)
Movie
Ted Barrie
Bowery to Broadway (1944)
Movie
Franz Munzer
The Climax (1944)
Movie
Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Dragon Seed (1944)
Movie
6
ArchiveFootage
Twenty Years After (1944)
Movie
Eric Iverson
The Mad Ghoul (1943)
Movie
6
Cameo Appearance
Crazy House (1943)
Movie
End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
Captive Wild Woman (1943)
Movie
Tamara
White Savage (1943)
Movie
Captain
Arabian Nights (1942)
Movie
Mehemet Bey
The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
Movie
5.64
Capt. Muto
Destination Unknown (1942)
Movie
Henchman Araka
Junior G-Men of the Air (1942)
Movie
Jules Amthor
The Falcon Takes Over (1942)
Movie
3.33
Captain Chundra
Bombay Clipper (1942)
Movie
Manuel Retana
The Gay Falcon (1941)
Movie
3.17
Mr. Yuchau
Burma Convoy (1941)
Movie
Hassen Mohammed
Raiders of the Desert (1941)
Movie
Ram Singh
Shadows on the Stairs (1941)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1922-03-30
Deathday2012-09-30 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceVienna, Austria
CitizenshipsOttoman Empire, Austria, United States
Also Known AsTurhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi, The Turkish Delight
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