As Actor
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
2000
8.0
Turhan Bey
Acting
Birth Date
March 30, 1922
Place of Birth
Vienna, Austria
Date of Death
September 30, 2012
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.
Complete Filmography
As Actor
The Skateboard Kid II
1995
2.4
As Actor
Possessed by the Night
1994
4.4
As Actor
Prisoners of the Casbah
1953
5.4
As Actor
Sudan
1945
6.3
As Actor
Frisco Sal
1945
4.0
As Actor
Dragon Seed
1944
6.5
As Actor
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944
6.1
As Actor
Background to Danger
1943
6.6
As Actor
White Savage
1943
5.2
As Actor
Arabian Nights
1942
6.0
As Actor
Junior G-Men of the Air
1942
6.0
As Actor
The Falcon Takes Over
1942
6.1
As Actor
Bombay Clipper
1942
5.5