Acting
Turhan Bey
Born 1922-03-30 · Vienna, Austria · Died 2012-09-30
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
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
The Falcon Takes Over
Virtual Combat
Dragon Seed
Background to Danger
Sudan
Possessed by the Night
Arabian Nights
The Gay Falcon
The Amazing Mr. X
The Mummy's Tomb
Captive Wild Woman
The Mad Ghoul
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
White Savage
Footsteps in the Dark
Universal Horror
Johnny Walker
Parole, Inc.
The Climax
Bombay Clipper
Night in Paradise
Junior G-Men of the Air
Destination Unknown
Adventures of Casanova
Song of India
Crazy House
Bowery to Broadway
Stolen Identity
Drums of the Congo
The Skateboard Kid II
Hollywood Chinese
The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey
Twenty Years After
Shadows on the Stairs
Danger in the Pacific
Out of the Blue
Unseen Enemy
Burma Convoy
Raiders of the Desert