Known for Acting
Birthday
July 15, 1927
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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.

Adam-12

The Andy Griffith Show

Bonanza

Bonanza

Bonanza

Wagon Train

Miami Vice

Kojak

Ironside

Combat!

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

Dragnet

Fantasy Island

Ben Casey

The Lone Ranger

Land of the Giants