Acting
Turhan Bey
EN cinema · 46 credits
Born
30 March 1922
Died
30 September 2012 (aged 90)
Birthplace
Vienna, Austria
Also known as Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi · The Turkish Delight
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
Filmography
Johnny Walker
as Alexis (archive footage)
Universal Horror
as Self - Interviewee
Virtual Combat
as Dr. Cameron
Possessed by the Night
as Calvin
Healer
1994
Healer
as Igor Vostovich
Stolen Identity
Producer
Song of India
as Gopal
The Amazing Mr. X
as Alexis
Parole, Inc.
as Barney Rodescu
Adventures of Casanova
as Lorenzo
Out of the Blue
as David Gelleo
Night in Paradise
as Aesop
Sudan
as Herua
Frisco Sal
as Dude Forante
The Climax
as Franz Munzer
Dragon Seed
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Bowery to Broadway
as Ted Barrie
Twenty Years After
as (archive footage)
Follow the Boys
as Turhan Bey (uncredited)
Background to Danger
as Hassan
Crazy House
as Cameo Appearance
The Mad Ghoul
as Eric Iverson
White Savage
as Tamara
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
as Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
Captive Wild Woman
as End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
The Mummy's Tomb
as Mehemet Bey
Arabian Nights
as Captain of the Guard
Destination Unknown
as Captain Muto
Drums of the Congo
as Juma, Henchman
Danger in the Pacific
as Tagani
Unseen Enemy
as Ito
Bombay Clipper
as Captain Chundra
Junior G-Men of the Air
as Henchman Araka
The Falcon Takes Over
as Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
The Gay Falcon
as Manuel Retana
Shadows on the Stairs
as Ram Singh
Raiders of the Desert
as Hassen Mohammed
Burma Convoy
as Mr. Yuchau