

Turhan Bey
Acting
March 30, 1922
Vienna, Austria
September 30, 2012
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 Filmography


The Skateboard Kid II

Possessed by the Night

Prisoners of the Casbah

Sudan

Frisco Sal

Dragon Seed

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Background to Danger

White Savage

Arabian Nights

Junior G-Men of the Air

The Falcon Takes Over
