Turhan Bey
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieJohnny Walker
2015
Alexis (archive footage)
movieUniversal Horror
1998
Self - Interviewee
tvThe Visitor
1997
Rusha
movieVirtual Combat
1995
Dr. Cameron
tvVR.5
1995
Abernathy
Healer
1994
Igor Vostovich
tvBabylon 5
1994
Centauri Emperor / Turval
tvseaQuest DSV
1993
Dimitri Rossovich
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Sherif Faris
movieParole, Inc.
1948
Barney Rodescu
movieOut of the Blue
1947
David Gelleo
movieSudan
1945
Herua
movieFrisco Sal
1945
Dude Forante
movieBowery to Broadway
1944
Ted Barrie
movieThe Climax
1944
Franz Munzer
movieDragon Seed
1944
Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
movieFollow the Boys
1944
Turhan Bey (uncredited)
movieTwenty Years After
1944
(archive footage)
movieThe Mad Ghoul
1943
Eric Iverson
movieCrazy House
1943
Cameo Appearance
movieCaptive Wild Woman
1943
End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
movieWhite Savage
1943
Tamara
movieThe Adventures of Smilin' Jack
1943
Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
movieArabian Nights
1942
Captain of the Guard
movieThe Mummy's Tomb
1942
Mehemet Bey
movieDestination Unknown
1942
Captain Muto
movieDrums of the Congo
1942
Juma, Henchman
movieJunior G-Men of the Air
1942
Henchman Araka
movieThe Falcon Takes Over
1942
Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
movieBombay Clipper
1942
Captain Chundra
movieThe Gay Falcon
1941
Manuel Retana
movieBurma Convoy
1941
Mr. Yuchau
movieRaiders of the Desert
1941
Hassen Mohammed
movieShadows on the Stairs
1941
Ram Singh
Production1
movieStolen Identity
1953
Producer