Biography
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+.
Filmography
all 109
Movies 70
TV Shows 39
self 5
Voice 1
Director 1
(archive footage) (uncredited)
The Chickening (2015)
Movie
Paxton Warner
The Dark Side of the Moon (1990)
Movie
Harry (archive footage)
Reel Horror (1985)
Movie
Kharma (as Joseph Turkel)
Levitation (1985)
Movie
Harry Boatwright
Which Way Is Up? (1977)
Movie
Detective Moore
The Hindenburg (1975)
Movie
6
Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)
Movie
Director
The Sex Symbol (1974)
Movie
Swampgas
Kojak (1973)
TV
6
Col. Ferguson
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six (1972)
Movie
Corazza
Wild in the Sky (1972)
Movie
Peyote
The Animals (1970)
Movie
Sergeant
Land of the Giants (1968)
TV
9
Vince Warren
Adam-12 (1968)
TV
7.5
Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967)
Movie
6
Bronson
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
Movie
Capt. Bruener
The Rat Patrol (1966)
TV
7.75
Hoodlum
Johnny Cool (1963)
Movie
Policeman
The Yellow Canary (1963)
Movie
Klimmer
Combat! (1962)
TV
6
Nick (segment 'Tormented')
Famous Ghost Stories (1961)
Movie
Nick - The Blackmailer
Tormented (1960)
Movie
2.67
Abu the Genie
The Boy and the Pirates (1960)
Movie
Eddie Olsen
The Purple Gang (1959)
Movie
Gobo Karsh / Deuces Kobler / Garvin / Birdie Yates
The Untouchables (1959)
TV
5.29
Thug #1 / Private Peters / Lupe
Bonanza (1959)
TV
1
Chet Haggin (uncredited)
Warlock (1959)
Movie
Infantryman
Verboten! (1959)
Movie
Woody Larkin / Joe Turkel
Bat Masterson (1958)
TV
Evan McBeem
The Texan (1958)
TV
Chuck Darrow
The Bonnie Parker Story (1958)
Movie
Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
Paths of Glory (1957)
Movie
3.88
Bradville - Convict
House of Numbers (1957)
Movie
Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
Jeanne Eagels (1957)
Movie
Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
The Midnight Story (1957)
Movie
Lounger (uncredited)
The Shadow on the Window (1957)
Movie
Poor Loser (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Movie
Pete Link
Inside Detroit (1956)
Movie
Bob Rellance
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
TV
Pete Johnson
Mad at the World (1955)
Movie
Stubb Cull
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954)
TV
6
Delinquent Hood
The Human Jungle (1954)
Movie
Frank Roberts
Duffy of San Quentin (1954)
Movie
Leo Jackson
Public Defender (1954)
TV
Holdup Man
A Slight Case of Larceny (1953)
Movie
Freddie
The Glass Wall (1953)
Movie
Pvt. Harris
Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953)
Movie
Litter Case (uncredited)
Starlift (1951)
Movie
Soldier (uncredited)
Fixed Bayonets! (1951)
Movie
Frankie
Southside 1-1000 (1950)
Movie
Benny the Blood
Triple Trouble (1950)
Movie
Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
Federal Man (1950)
Movie
Johnny Angelo
Lucky Losers (1950)
Movie
'Stinky' McDoakes
So You Want to Get Rich Quick (1949)
Movie
Johnny Mutton
Angels in Disguise (1949)
Movie
Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
Sword in the Desert (1949)
Movie
Shimmy Stockton
City Across the River (1949)
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1927-07-15
Deathday2022-06-27 (94 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Height1.75-meter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJoseph Turkel, Joseph Turkell, ジョー・ターケル, 조 터켈, 喬·特科爾, Джо Тёркел, Joseph Matthew Arthur Turkel
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