

Joe Turkel
Acting•Born July 15, 1927•Died June 27, 2022 (age 94)•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.
Known For
Filmography
2013
Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
Movieas Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJuly 15, 1927
Day of DeathJune 27, 2022
Place of BirthBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity0.7






