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Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

Born on March 30th, 1922

Vienna, Austria

Died on September 30th, 2012

Biography

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.

Filmography

The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey

2020

Himself

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Johnny Walker

2015

Alexis (archive footage)

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Hollywood Chinese

2007

Self

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The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

2000

Self

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Universal Horror

1998

Self - Interviewee

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Virtual Combat

1995

Dr. Cameron

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The Skateboard Kid II

1995

Zeno

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Healer

1994

Character TBA

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Possessed by the Night

1994

Calvin

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Prisoners of the Casbah

1953

Ahmed

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Song of India

1949

Gopal

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Parole, Inc.

1948

Barney Rodescu

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The Amazing Mr. X

1948

Alexis

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Adventures of Casanova

1948

Lorenzo

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Out of the Blue

1947

David Gelleo

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Night in Paradise

1946

Aesop

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Sudan

1945

Herua

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Frisco Sal

1945

Dude Forante

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Bowery to Broadway

1944

Ted Barrie

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The Climax

1944

Franz Munzer

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Dragon Seed

1944

Lao Er Tan - Middle Son

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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

1944

Jamiel

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Twenty Years After

1944

(archive footage)

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The Mad Ghoul

1943

Eric Iverson

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Crazy House

1943

Cameo Appearance

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Background to Danger

1943

Hassan

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Captive Wild Woman

1943

End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)

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White Savage

1943

Tamara

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The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

1943

Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]

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Arabian Nights

1942

Captain of the Guard

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The Mummy's Tomb

1942

Mehemet Bey

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Destination Unknown

1942

Captain Muto

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Dead End Kids Go To War

1942

Araka

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Drums of the Congo

1942

Juma, Henchman

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Junior G-Men of the Air

1942

Henchman Araka

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Danger in the Pacific

1942

Tagani

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The Falcon Takes Over

1942

Jules Amthor (Uncredited)

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Unseen Enemy

1942

Ito

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Bombay Clipper

1942

Captain Chundra

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The Gay Falcon

1941

Manuel Retana

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Burma Convoy

1941

Mr. Yuchau

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Raiders of the Desert

1941

Hassen Mohammed

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Footsteps in the Dark

1941

Ahmed

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Shadows on the Stairs

1941

Ram Singh

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