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JOE TURKEL

Actor
BORN July 15, 1927
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HEIGHT 5'11" (1.80 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1949 – Present
JOE TURKEL

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Joseph Turkel
  • Born July 15, 1927
  • Height 5'11" (1.80 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on June 27, 2022)
  • Years Active 1949 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career A career character actor, he was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice.
  • Partner Anita Josephine Cacciatore
  • Children 2
  • Social

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