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.

Joe Turkel

Joe Turkel

Acting Born July 15, 1927 – Died 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.

Known For

Bonanza poster

Bonanza

Thug #1
Bonanza poster

Bonanza

Lupe
Bonanza poster

Bonanza

Private Peters
Ironside poster

Ironside

District Attorney
The Andy Griffith Show poster

The Andy Griffith Show

Fred
Miami Vice poster

Miami Vice

Levec
Adam-12 poster

Adam-12

Vince Warren
Wagon Train poster

Wagon Train

Eddie
Dragnet poster

Dragnet

Fantasy Island poster

Fantasy Island

Herb Glazer
The Untouchables poster

The Untouchables

Birdie Yates
The Untouchables poster

The Untouchables

Garvin