Turhan Bey
male
Born on March 30, 1922 (103 years old)
Passed Away on September 30, 2012
From Vienna, Austria
Known for Acting
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.
Cast Credits
- 2020
- 2015
- 2007
- 2000
- 1998
- 1997
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1984
- 1953
- 1949
- 1948
- 1947
- 1946
- 1945
- 1944
- 1943
- 1942
The Mummy's Tomb
as
Mehemet Bey
1942
Arabian Nights
as
Captain of the Guard
1942
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Dead End Kids Go To War
as
Araka
1942
Destination Unknown
as
Captain Muto
1942
Drums of the Congo
as
Juma, Henchman
1942
Danger in the Pacific
as
Tagani
1942
Unseen Enemy
as
Ito
1942
Bombay Clipper
as
Captain Chundra
1942
Junior G-Men of the Air
as
Henchman Araka
1942
The Falcon Takes Over
as
Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
1942
- 1941
