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.
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Known For
Jimmy's Seen (2)
Filmography
Acting Credits (114)
Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)
2013
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
Self
2007
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
Self
2007
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
Self
2000
The Dark Side of the Moon
Paxton Warner
1990
