Joseph Turkel was a prolific American character actor. He was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 - 1998 in both films and television. He retired in 1998. He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions even at the age of 90+.
Blade Runner
As Tyrell
The Killing
As Tiny
Paths of Glory
As Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
The Dark Side of the Moon
As Paxton Warner
The Shining
As Lloyd
The Sand Pebbles
As Bronson
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
As Self
The Glass Wall
As Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Tormented
As Nick
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
As Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
Village of the Giants
As Sheriff
Friendly Persuasion
As Poor Loser (uncredited)
The Bonnie Parker Story
As Chuck Darrow
The Case Against Brooklyn
As Henchman Monte
The Hindenburg
As Detective Moore
Fixed Bayonets!
As Soldier (uncredited)
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
As Self
The Chickening
As (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mad at the World
As Pete Johnson (as Joseph Turkel)
The Animals
As Peyote
The Naked Street
As Shimmy
Triple Trouble
As Benny the Blood (as Joseph Turkel)
Reel Horror
As Harry (archive footage)
Duffy of San Quentin
As Frank Roberts
Portrait of a Mobster
As Joe Noe
Levitation
As Kharma (as Joseph Turkel)
The Sex Symbol
As Director
Wild in the Sky
As Corazza
The Purple Gang
As Eddie Olsen
The Beast of Budapest
As Martin
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
As Self
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
As Man Upstairs (voice) (uncredited)
Lucky Losers
As Johnny Angelo
Down Among the Sheltering Palms
As Pvt. Harris
The Shadow on the Window
As Lounger (uncredited)
Here Come the Jets
As Henley
Six Hundred and Sixty-Six
As Col. Ferguson
Inside Detroit
As Pete Link (as Joseph Turkel)
King Rat
As Dino
The Yellow Canary
As Policeman
Hellcats of the Navy
As Chick (as Joseph Turkel)
Savage Abduction
As Harry
Man Crazy
As Ray
Jeanne Eagels
As Eddie, Reporter (uncredited)
Angels in Disguise
As Henchman Johnny Martin
The Boy and the Pirates
As Abu the Genie
House of Numbers
As Bradville - Convict
Halls of Montezuma
As Marine
Sword in the Desert
As Haganah Soldier (uncredited)
Southside 1-1000
As Frankie
City Across the River
As Shimmy Stockton
Federal Man
As Jack 'Sneeze' Norton
Starlift
As Litter Case (uncredited)
Which Way Is Up?
As Harry Boatwright
Return from the Sea
As Sailor
Verboten!
As Infantryman
Warlock
As Chet Haggin (uncredited)
Johnny Cool
As Hoodlum
The Bamboo Prison
As P.O.W.
The Human Jungle
As Delinquent Hood
The Devil's Eight
As Sam
Cell 2455 Death Row
As Curly
A Slight Case of Larceny
As Holdup Man
Gypsy Colt
As Chuck
The Midnight Story
As Lothario at Dance (uncredited)
Scream Free!
The Commitment
As Jules
Famous Ghost Stories
As Nick (segment 'Tormented')
The Andy Griffith Show
As Fred
Miami Vice
Land of the Giants
As Sergeant
Kojak
As Swampgas
Dragnet
Combat!
As Klimmer
General Electric Theater
Ironside
Felony Squad
Highway Patrol
I Led Three Lives
Police Story
The Aquanauts
As Danny
Navy Log
Bat Masterson
As Woody Larkin
Ben Casey
The Rat Patrol
As Capt. Bruener
The Detectives
Tightrope
Jefferson Drum
As Tom
I'm the Law
Dangerous Assignment
Official Detective
The Roaring 20's
Tales from the Darkside
As Kharma
The Asphalt Jungle
Letter to Loretta
As Logan
Joe Forrester
Public Defender
As Leo Jackson
Tallahassee 7000
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
The Texan
As Evan McBeem
The Untouchables
As Birdie Yates
Four Star Playhouse
As Willie
Bonanza
As Thug #1
Wagon Train
As Eddie
Adam-12
As Vince Warren
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
As Bob Rellance
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
As Stubb Cull