Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

b. 1922 — d. 2012 (aged 90) Vienna, Austria

Actor

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

The Gay Falcon

The Mummy's Tomb

The Mummy's Tomb

Dragon Seed

The Amazing Mr. X

The Amazing Mr. X

Filmography

Hollywood Chinese

Hollywood Chinese

Vom Glück verfolgt. Wien - Hollywood - Retour

The Skateboard Kid 2

The Skateboard Kid 2

Healer

The 5th Annual American Cinema Awards

Prisoners of the Casbah

Prisoners of the Casbah

Song of India

The Amazing Mr. X

The Amazing Mr. X

Parole, Inc.

Adventures of Casanova

Adventures of Casanova

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

Night in Paradise

Night in Paradise

Sudan

Frisco Sal

Dragon Seed

Lao Er Tan - Middle Son

The Climax

Bowery to Broadway

Bowery to Broadway

Background to Danger

Background to Danger

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

The Mad Ghoul

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

White Savage

The Mummy's Tomb

The Mummy's Tomb

Arabian Nights

The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

Drums of the Congo

Drums of the Congo

Destination Unknown

Destination Unknown

Danger in the Pacific

Danger in the Pacific

Unseen Enemy

The Gay Falcon

Shadows on the Stairs

Shadows on the Stairs

Bombay Clipper

Captain Chundra

Burma Convoy

Raiders of the Desert

Raiders of the Desert

Hassen Mohammed

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