Turhan Bey
actor born in Austria (1922-2012)
Turhan Bey was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech-Jewish origins. 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 in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1942–1945) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 10 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Arabian Nights. | John Rawlins | 9 reels | sound | ||
| 1943 | Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves. | Arthur Lubin | 10 reels | |||
| 1944 | [Ali Baba and the forty thieves | film | 84 min | [Ali Baba and the forty thieves | Color | |
| 1944 | Bowery To Broadway. | Universal-International | 94 min. | 16mm | B&W | Sound |
| 1944 | The Climax. | Universal Pictures | 9 reels | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1945 | Frisco Sal. | Universal-International | 11 reels. | 16mm | B&W | Sound |