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Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Acting • 1927-07-15 • 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 films The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and The Shining (1980). He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions into his 90s.

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The Shining8.2

The Shining

1980

Blade Runner7.9

Blade Runner

1982

Paths of Glory8.3

Paths of Glory

1957

The Dark Side of the Moon5.1

The Dark Side of the Moon

1990

Tormented5.1

Tormented

1960

The Sand Pebbles7.2

The Sand Pebbles

1966

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