Turhan Bey
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.
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Movie Appearances
Possessed by the Night
as Calvin
1994
Background to Danger
as Hassan
1943
The Mummy's Tomb
as Mehemet Bey
1942
Crazy House
as Cameo Appearance
1943
The Amazing Mr. X
as Alexis
1948
Arabian Nights
as Captain of the Guard
1942
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as Jamiel
1944
The Gay Falcon
as Manuel Retana
1941
Footsteps in the Dark
as Ahmed
1941
The Climax
as Franz Munzer
1944
Shadows on the Stairs
as Ram Singh
1941
Parole, Inc.
as Barney Rodescu
1948
Dead End Kids Go To War
as Araka
1942
The Mad Ghoul
as Eric Iverson
1943
Hollywood Chinese
as Self
2007
The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey
as Himself
2020
Dragon Seed
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
1944
Destination Unknown
as Captain Muto
1942
Sudan
as Herua
1945
Drums of the Congo
as Juma, Henchman
1942
