Arabian Nights1942
As Captain of the Guard
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Turhan Bey
Born
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.
Filmography (45)
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves1944
As Jamiel
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Possessed by the Night1994
As Calvin
TMDb 4.6 / 10
Johnny Walker2015
As Alexis (archive footage)
The Amazing Mr. X1948
As Alexis
TMDb 6.2 / 10
The Mummy's Tomb1942
As Mehemet Bey
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Virtual Combat1995
As Dr. Cameron
TMDb 4.9 / 10
The Climax1944
As Franz Munzer
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Dragon Seed1944
As Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Falcon Takes Over1942
As Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Hollywood Chinese2007
As Self
Captive Wild Woman1943
As End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Follow the Boys1944
As Turhan Bey (uncredited)
TMDb 5.7 / 10
The Skateboard Kid II1995
As Zeno
TMDb 3.3 / 10
Footsteps in the Dark1941
As Ahmed
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Twenty Years After1944
As (archive footage)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Background to Danger1943
As Hassan
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Gay Falcon1941
As Manuel Retana
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Junior G-Men of the Air1942
As Henchman Araka
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Universal Horror1998
As Self - Interviewee
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Out of the Blue1947
As David Gelleo
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack1943
As Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Prisoners of the Casbah1953
As Ahmed
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Parole, Inc.1948
As Barney Rodescu
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Night in Paradise1946
As Aesop
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Sudan1945
As Herua
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Crazy House1943
As Cameo Appearance
TMDb 6.0 / 10
White Savage1943
As Tamara
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Danger in the Pacific1942
As Tagani
TMDb 7.0 / 10
The Mad Ghoul1943
As Eric Iverson
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Shadows on the Stairs1941
As Ram Singh
TMDb 5.2 / 10
The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked2000
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Dead End Kids Go To War
Dead End Kids Go To War1942
As Araka
Burma Convoy1941
As Mr. Yuchau
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Bowery to Broadway1944
As Ted Barrie
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Raiders of the Desert1941
As Hassen Mohammed
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Destination Unknown1942
As Captain Muto
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Drums of the Congo1942
As Juma, Henchman
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Bombay Clipper1942
As Captain Chundra
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Frisco Sal1945
As Dude Forante
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Song of India1949
As Gopal
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Unseen Enemy1942
As Ito
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Healer
Healer1994
As Igor Vostovich
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Adventures of Casanova1948
As Lorenzo
TMDb 6.3 / 10
The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey2020
As Himself
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb