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Turhan Bey
Actor

Turhan Bey

30 Mar 1922Born
30 Sep 2012Died
90Age at death
46Credits

Biography

Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavy; 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech Jewish origin. Turhan was active in Hollywood from 1941 to 1953. He was dubbed "The Turkish Delight" by his fans. After his return to Austria, he pursued careers as a photographer and stage director. Returning to Hollywood after a 40-year hiatus, he made several guest appearances in 1990s television series including SeaQuest DSV, Murder, She Wrote and Babylon 5 as well as a number of films. After retiring he appeared in a number of documentaries, including a German-language documentary on his life.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2015Johnny WalkerFilm: Alexis (archive footage)
  2. 1997The VisitorSeries: Rusha (1 episode)
  3. 1995Virtual CombatFilm: Dr. Cameron
  4. 1995VR.5Series: Abernathy (1 episode)
  5. 1995The Skateboard Kid IIFilm: Zeno
  6. 1994HealerFilm: Igor Vostovich
  7. 1994Possessed by the NightFilm: Calvin
  8. 1994Babylon 5Series: Centauri Emperor, Turval (1 episode)
  9. 1993seaQuest DSVSeries: Dimitri Rossovich (1 episode)
  10. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Sherif Faris (1 episode)
  11. 1953Prisoners of the CasbahFilm: Ahmed
  12. 1949Song of IndiaFilm: Gopal
  13. 1948Parole, Inc.Film: Barney Rodescu
  14. 1948The Amazing Mr. XFilm: Alexis
  15. 1948Adventures of CasanovaFilm: Lorenzo
  16. 1947Out of the BlueFilm: David Gelleo
  17. 1946Night in ParadiseFilm: Aesop
  18. 1945SudanFilm: Herua
  19. 1945Frisco SalFilm: Dude Forante
  20. 1944Bowery to BroadwayFilm: Ted Barrie
  21. 1944The ClimaxFilm: Franz Munzer
  22. 1944Dragon SeedFilm: Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
  23. 1944Follow the BoysFilm: Turhan Bey (uncredited)
  24. 1944Ali Baba and the Forty ThievesFilm: Jamiel
  25. 1944Twenty Years AfterFilm: (archive footage)
  26. 1943The Mad GhoulFilm: Eric Iverson
  27. 1943Crazy HouseFilm: Cameo Appearance
  28. 1943Background to DangerFilm: Hassan
  29. 1943Captive Wild WomanFilm: End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
  30. 1943White SavageFilm: Tamara
  31. 1943The Adventures of Smilin' JackFilm: Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
  32. 1942Arabian NightsFilm: Captain of the Guard
  33. 1942The Mummy's TombFilm: Mehemet Bey
  34. 1942Destination UnknownFilm: Captain Muto
  35. 1942Dead End Kids Go To WarFilm: Araka
  36. 1942Drums of the CongoFilm: Juma, Henchman
  37. 1942Junior G-Men of the AirFilm: Henchman Araka
  38. 1942Danger in the PacificFilm: Tagani
  39. 1942The Falcon Takes OverFilm: Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
  40. 1942Unseen EnemyFilm: Ito
  41. 1942Bombay ClipperFilm: Captain Chundra
  42. 1941The Gay FalconFilm: Manuel Retana
  43. 1941Burma ConvoyFilm: Mr. Yuchau
  44. 1941Raiders of the DesertFilm: Hassen Mohammed
  45. 1941Footsteps in the DarkFilm: Ahmed
  46. 1941Shadows on the StairsFilm: Ram Singh

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