Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

  • Birthday: 1922-03-30
  • Deathday: 2012-09-30
  • Place of birth: Vienna, Austria
  • Also know as: Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi

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

Possessed by the Night

1994

As Calvin

Background to Danger

1943

As Hassan

The Mummy's Tomb

1942

As Mehemet Bey

Crazy House

1943

As Cameo Appearance

The Amazing Mr. X

1948

As Alexis

Arabian Nights

1942

As Captain of the Guard

The Gay Falcon

1941

As Manuel Retana

Footsteps in the Dark

1941

As Ahmed

The Climax

1944

As Franz Munzer

Shadows on the Stairs

1941

As Ram Singh

Parole, Inc.

1948

As Barney Rodescu

The Mad Ghoul

1943

As Eric Iverson

Hollywood Chinese

2007

As Self

Dragon Seed

1944

As Lao Er Tan - Middle Son

Destination Unknown

1942

As Captain Muto

Sudan

1945

As Herua

White Savage

1943

As Tamara

Drums of the Congo

1942

As Juma, Henchman

Night in Paradise

1946

As Aesop

Danger in the Pacific

1942

As Tagani

Adventures of Casanova

1948

As Lorenzo

Song of India

1949

As Gopal

Out of the Blue

1947

As David Gelleo

Unseen Enemy

1942

As Ito

Frisco Sal

1945

As Dude Forante

Burma Convoy

1941

As Mr. Yuchau

Raiders of the Desert

1941

As Hassen Mohammed

Bombay Clipper

1942

As Captain Chundra

Bowery to Broadway

1944

As Ted Barrie

Junior G-Men of the Air

1942

As Henchman Araka

Virtual Combat

1995

As Dr. Cameron

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack

1943

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

The Falcon Takes Over

1942

As Jules Amthor (Uncredited)

Universal Horror

1998

As Self - Interviewee

Johnny Walker

2015

As Alexis (archive footage)

Twenty Years After

1944

As (archive footage)

Captive Wild Woman

1943

As End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)

Healer

1994

As

Production

Stolen Identity

1953

As Producer

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