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.
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.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q78763
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Filmography (Movies)
The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey
Character:Himself
Release Date:31/12/2020
Johnny Walker
Character:Alexis (archive footage)
Release Date:13/05/2015
Hollywood Chinese
Character:Self
Release Date:18/03/2007
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/2000
Universal Horror
Character:Self - Interviewee
Release Date:08/10/1998
Virtual Combat
Character:Dr. Cameron
Release Date:11/07/1995
The Skateboard Kid II
Character:Zeno
Release Date:01/01/1995
Healer
Character:Igor Vostovich
Release Date:12/12/1994
Possessed by the Night
Character:Calvin
Release Date:25/05/1994
Prisoners of the Casbah
Character:Ahmed
Release Date:03/11/1953
Song of India
Character:Gopal
Release Date:28/02/1949
Parole, Inc.
Character:Barney Rodescu
Release Date:24/11/1948
The Amazing Mr. X
Character:Alexis
Release Date:29/07/1948
Adventures of Casanova
Character:Lorenzo
Release Date:07/02/1948
Out of the Blue
Character:David Gelleo
Release Date:21/04/1947
Night in Paradise
Character:Aesop
Release Date:03/05/1946
Sudan
Character:Herua
Release Date:18/04/1945
Frisco Sal
Character:Dude Forante
Release Date:22/02/1945
Bowery to Broadway
Character:Ted Barrie
Release Date:03/11/1944
The Climax
Character:Franz Munzer
Release Date:20/10/1944
Dragon Seed
Character:Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Release Date:20/07/1944
Follow the Boys
Character:Turhan Bey (uncredited)
Release Date:05/05/1944
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Character:Jamiel
Release Date:14/01/1944
Twenty Years After
Character:(archive footage)
Release Date:01/01/1944
The Mad Ghoul
Character:Eric Iverson
Release Date:12/11/1943
Crazy House
Character:Cameo Appearance
Release Date:08/10/1943
Background to Danger
Character:Hassan
Release Date:03/07/1943
Captive Wild Woman
Character:End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
Release Date:04/06/1943
White Savage
Character:Tamara
Release Date:23/04/1943
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
Character:Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
Release Date:05/01/1943
Arabian Nights
Character:Captain of the Guard
Release Date:25/12/1942
The Mummy's Tomb
Character:Mehemet Bey
Release Date:23/10/1942
Destination Unknown
Character:Captain Muto
Release Date:09/10/1942
Dead End Kids Go To War
Character:Araka
Release Date:02/10/1942
Drums of the Congo
Character:Juma, Henchman
Release Date:17/07/1942
Junior G-Men of the Air
Character:Henchman Araka
Release Date:30/06/1942
Danger in the Pacific
Character:Tagani
Release Date:10/06/1942
The Falcon Takes Over
Character:Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
Release Date:29/05/1942
Unseen Enemy
Character:Ito
Release Date:10/03/1942
Bombay Clipper
Character:Captain Chundra
Release Date:11/01/1942
The Gay Falcon
Character:Manuel Retana
Release Date:24/10/1941
Burma Convoy
Character:Mr. Yuchau
Release Date:16/10/1941
Raiders of the Desert
Character:Hassen Mohammed
Release Date:17/07/1941
Footsteps in the Dark
Character:Ahmed
Release Date:08/03/1941
Shadows on the Stairs
Character:Ram Singh
Release Date:01/03/1941
Television Appearances
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