Joe Turkel
Actor
Born Jul 15, 1927 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Active 1949–2022 · 5′9″ (175 cm)
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.
Filmography
The Shining (1980) — LloydBlade Runner (1982) — TyrellPaths of Glory (1957) — Pvt. Pierre ArnaudThe Killing (1956) — TinyBonanza (1959) — Private Peters · Lupe · Thug #1Miami Vice (1984) — LevecThe Sand Pebbles (1966) — BronsonThe Untouchables (1959) — Deuces Kobler · Gobo Karsh · Garvin · Birdie YatesThe Andy Griffith Show (1960) — FredCombat! (1962) — KlimmerKojak (1973) — SwampgasWarlock (1959) — Chet Haggin (uncredited)Friendly Persuasion (1956) — Poor Loser (uncredited)Tales from the Darkside (1984) — KharmaKing Rat (1965) — DinoThe Hindenburg (1975) — Detective MooreFantasy Island (1978) — Herb GlazerThe St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) — Jake 'Greasy Thumb' GuzikIronside (1967) — District AttorneyThe Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) — Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)Adam-12 (1968) — Vince WarrenLand of the Giants (1968) — SergeantThe Lone Ranger (1949) — JuddFixed Bayonets! (1951) — Soldier (uncredited)