Turhan Bey
Actor
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
Arabian Nights
as Captain of the Guard 1942
The Amazing Mr. X
as Alexis 1948
Captive Wild Woman
as End Narrator (voice)(uncredited) 1943
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as Jamiel 1944
The Mad Ghoul
as Eric Iverson 1943
The Climax
as Franz Munzer 1944
The Falcon Takes Over
as Jules Amthor (Uncredited) 1942
Background to Danger
as Hassan 1943
Possessed by the Night
as Calvin 1994
The Gay Falcon
as Manuel Retana 1941
Virtual Combat
as Dr. Cameron 1995
Universal Horror
as Self - Interviewee 1998
Shadows on the Stairs
as Ram Singh 1941
Dragon Seed
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son 1944
Footsteps in the Dark
as Ahmed 1941
Parole, Inc.
as Barney Rodescu 1948