Joe Turkel

July 15, 1927 - June 27, 2022 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.

His titles like The Shining, Blade Runner, and Paths of Glory - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: September 21, 2026

Watched: 0/43

Weighted avg: 7.70 /10

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The Shining

1980May 1980 by Stanley Kubrick

Supporting as Lloyd

Supporting as Lloyd

7.90 Excellent+ 19.4k ratings
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2

Blade Runner

1982June 1982 by Ridley Scott

Minor role as Tyrell

Minor role as Tyrell

7.60 Excellent- 15.4k ratings
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Paths of Glory

1957October 1957 by Stanley Kubrick

Supporting as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud

Supporting as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud

7.85 Excellent 3,377 ratings
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The Killing

1956June 1956 by Stanley Kubrick

Minor role as Tiny

Minor role as Tiny

7.10 Good++ 1,765 ratings
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5

The Sand Pebbles

1966December 1966 by Robert Wise

Minor role as Bronson

Minor role as Bronson

6.45 Good- 293 ratings
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6

The Dark Side of the Moon

1990May 1990 by D.J. Webster

Starring as Paxton Warner

Starring as Paxton Warner

5.61 Okay 101 ratings
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Warlock

1959May 1959 by Edward Dmytryk

Minor role as Chet Haggin (uncredited)

Minor role as Chet Haggin (uncredited)

6.14 Good-- 176 ratings
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8

The St. Valentine's Day Massacre

1967June 1967 by Roger Corman

Minor role as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik

Minor role as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik

5.95 Okay++ 115 ratings
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King Rat

1965October 1965 by Bryan Forbes

Minor role as Dino

Minor role as Dino

6.20 Good-- <100 ratings
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Tormented

1960September 1960 by Bert I. Gordon

Supporting as Nick

Supporting as Nick

5.69 Okay+ <100 ratings
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11

Which Way Is Up?

1977November 1977 by Michael Schultz

Supporting as Harry Boatwright

Supporting as Harry Boatwright

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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12

Halls of Montezuma

1951January 1951 by Lewis Milestone

Minor role as Marine

Minor role as Marine

5.92 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Village of the Giants

1965October 1965 by Bert I. Gordon

Minor role as Sheriff

Minor role as Sheriff

5.62 Okay <100 ratings
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The Glass Wall

1953March 1953 by Maxwell Shane

Minor role as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

Minor role as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)

5.89 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Verboten!

1959March 1959 by Samuel Fuller

Minor role as Infantryman

Minor role as Infantryman

6.02 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Boy and the Pirates

1960April 1960 by Bert I. Gordon

Supporting as Abu the Genie

Supporting as Abu the Genie

5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Naked Street

1955August 1955 by Maxwell Shane

Minor role as Shimmy

Minor role as Shimmy

5.98 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Savage Abduction

1973January 1973 by John Lawrence

Starring as Harry

Starring as Harry

6.00 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Animals

1970March 1970 by Ron Joy

Supporting as Peyote

Supporting as Peyote

5.87 Okay+ <100 ratings
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House of Numbers

1957September 1957 by Russell Rouse

Supporting as Bradville - Convict

Supporting as Bradville - Convict

5.96 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Hellcats of the Navy

1957May 1957 by Nathan Juran

Minor role as Chick (as Joseph Turkel)

Minor role as Chick (as Joseph Turkel)

5.90 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Bonnie Parker Story

1958May 1958 by William Witney

Supporting as Chuck Darrow

Supporting as Chuck Darrow

Needs more reviews
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The Case Against Brooklyn

1958June 1958 by Paul Wendkos

Minor role as Henchman Monte

Minor role as Henchman Monte

5.99 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Cell 2455 Death Row

1955April 1955 by Fred F. Sears

Minor role as Curly

Minor role as Curly

5.95 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Devil's Eight

1969May 1969 by Burt Topper

Minor role as Sam

Minor role as Sam

5.94 Okay++ <100 ratings
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26

Jeanne Eagels

1957August 1957 by George Sidney

Minor role as Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)

Minor role as Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)

5.99 Okay++ <100 ratings
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27

Southside 1-1000

1950November 1950 by Boris Ingster

Minor role as Frankie

Minor role as Frankie

5.99 Okay++ <100 ratings
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Mad at the World

1955May 1955 by Harry Essex

Minor role as Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)

Minor role as Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)

Needs more reviews
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The Human Jungle

1954October 1954 by Joseph M. Newman

Minor role as Delinquent Hood

Minor role as Delinquent Hood

5.96 Okay++ <100 ratings
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The Bamboo Prison

1954June 1954 by Lewis Seiler

Minor role as P.O.W.

Minor role as P.O.W.

Needs more reviews
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Angels in Disguise

1949September 1949 by Jean Yarbrough

Minor role as Henchman Johnny Martin

Minor role as Henchman Johnny Martin

Needs more reviews
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City Across the River

1949April 1949 by Maxwell Shane

Minor role as Shimmy Stockton

Minor role as Shimmy Stockton

Needs more reviews
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Lucky Losers

1950May 1950 by William Beaudine

Supporting as Johnny Angelo

Supporting as Johnny Angelo

Needs more reviews
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Duffy of San Quentin

1954March 1954 by Walter Doniger

Minor role as Frank Roberts

Minor role as Frank Roberts

Needs more reviews
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35

Scream Free!

1969October 1969 by Bill Brame

Minor role

Minor role

Needs more reviews
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The Purple Gang

1959December 1959 by Frank McDonald

Supporting as Eddie Olsen

Supporting as Eddie Olsen

Needs more reviews
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Triple Trouble

1950August 1950 by Jean Yarbrough

Minor role as Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)

Minor role as Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)

Needs more reviews
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A Slight Case of Larceny

1953June 1953 by Don Weis

Minor role as Holdup Man

Minor role as Holdup Man

Needs more reviews
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Gypsy Colt

1954April 1954 by Andrew Marton

Minor role as Chuck

Minor role as Chuck

Needs more reviews
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Famous Ghost Stories

1961December 1961 by Bert I. Gordon

Supporting as Nick (segment 'Tormented')

Supporting as Nick (segment 'Tormented')

Needs more reviews
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The Sex Symbol

1974September 1974 by David Lowell Rich

Minor role as Director

Minor role as Director

Needs more reviews
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Return from the Sea

1954July 1954 by Lesley Selander

Minor role as Sailor

Minor role as Sailor

Needs more reviews
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43

Sword in the Desert

1949August 1949 by George Sherman

Minor role as Haganah Soldier (uncredited)

Minor role as Haganah Soldier (uncredited)

Needs more reviews