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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.
The roles that explain the career.
30 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey | Himself | Film |
| 2007 | Hollywood Chinese | Self | Film |
| 2000 | The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked | Self | Film |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | Self - Interviewee | Film |
| 1995 | Virtual Combat | Dr. Cameron | Film |
| 1995 | The Skateboard Kid II | Zeno | Film |
| 1994 | Possessed by the Night | Calvin | Film |
| 1953 | Stolen Identity | Producer | Film |
| 1948 | Parole, Inc. | Barney Rodescu | Film |
| 1948 | The Amazing Mr. X | Alexis | Film |
| 1946 | Night in Paradise | Aesop | Film |
| 1945 | Sudan | Herua | Film |
| 1944 | The Climax | Franz Munzer | Film |
| 1944 | Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves | Jamiel | Film |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Lao Er Tan - Middle Son | Film |
| 1943 | Crazy House | Cameo Appearance | Film |
| 1943 | Background to Danger | Hassan | Film |
| 1943 | The Mad Ghoul | Eric Iverson | Film |
| 1943 | Captive Wild Woman | End Narrator (voice)(uncredited) | Film |
| 1943 | White Savage | Tamara | Film |
| 1942 | Arabian Nights | Captain of the Guard | Film |
| 1942 | The Mummy's Tomb | Mehemet Bey | Film |
| 1942 | The Falcon Takes Over | Jules Amthor (Uncredited) | Film |
| 1942 | Junior G-Men of the Air | Henchman Araka | Film |
| 1942 | Bombay Clipper | Captain Chundra | Film |
| 1942 | Destination Unknown | Captain Muto | Film |
| 1942 | Drums of the Congo | Juma, Henchman | Film |
| 1941 | Footsteps in the Dark | Ahmed | Film |
| 1941 | Shadows on the Stairs | Ram Singh | Film |
| 1941 | The Gay Falcon | Manuel Retana | Film |
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