Joe Turkel
Actor
Biography
Joseph Turkel was a prolific American character actor. He was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 - 1998 in both films and television. He retired in 1998. He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions even at the age of 90+.
Filmography
Blade Runner
as Tyrell 1982
Paths of Glory
as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud 1957
The Killing
as Tiny 1956
The Sand Pebbles
as Bronson 1966
Warlock
as Chet Haggin (uncredited) 1959
The Hindenburg
as Detective Moore 1975
Friendly Persuasion
as Poor Loser (uncredited) 1956
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
as Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik 1967
The Dark Side of the Moon
as Paxton Warner 1990
King Rat
as Dino 1965
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
as Self 2007
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
as Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited) 1975
Tormented
as Nick 1960
Halls of Montezuma
as Marine 1951
Village of the Giants
as Sheriff 1965
Fixed Bayonets!
as Soldier (uncredited) 1951