Joe Turkel

Biography

Joseph Turkel (July 15, 1927 – June 27, 2022) was an American actor. A career character actor, he was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 to 1998 in both films and television, including in the Stanley Kubrick films The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and The Shining (1980). He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions into his 90s.

Known For

The Shining

as Lloyd

Blade Runner

as Tyrell

Paths of Glory

as Pvt. Pierre Arnaud

The Killing

as Tiny

Miami Vice

as Levec

Bonanza

as Thug #1

Bonanza

as Lupe

Bonanza

as Private Peters

The Sand Pebbles

as Bronson

Warlock

as Chet Haggin (uncredited)