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.
Acted in 44
2010s
- 2015
Johnny Walker
Alexis (archive footage)
1990s
- 1997
- 1995
VR.5
Abernathy · 1 episode
The Skateboard Kid II
Zeno
- 1994
Possessed by the Night
Calvin
- 1993
1980s
- 1984
1950s
- 1953
Prisoners of the Casbah
Ahmed
1940s
- 1949
Song of India
Gopal
- 1948
Parole, Inc.
Barney Rodescu
Adventures of Casanova
Lorenzo
- 1947
- 1946
Night in Paradise
Aesop
- 1945
Frisco Sal
Dude Forante
- 1944
Bowery to Broadway
Ted Barrie
The Climax
Franz Munzer
Dragon Seed
Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
Twenty Years After
(archive footage)
- 1943
The Mad Ghoul
Eric Iverson
Crazy House
Cameo Appearance
Background to Danger
Hassan
White Savage
Tamara
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
- 1942
The Mummy's Tomb
Mehemet Bey
Destination Unknown
Captain Muto
Drums of the Congo
Juma, Henchman
Junior G-Men of the Air
Henchman Araka
Danger in the Pacific
Tagani
The Falcon Takes Over
Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
Unseen Enemy
Ito
Bombay Clipper
Captain Chundra
- 1941
The Gay Falcon
Manuel Retana
Burma Convoy
Mr. Yuchau
Raiders of the Desert
Hassen Mohammed
Produced 1
1950s
- 1953
Stolen Identity
Producer
Appearances4
2020s
- 2020
The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey
Himself
2000s
- 2007
Hollywood Chinese
Self
- 2000
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked
Self
1990s
- 1998
Universal Horror
Self - Interviewee