
Acting
Joseph Turkel (July 15, 1927 – June 27, 2022) was an American actor. A career character actor, he was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 to 1998 in both films and television, including in the Stanley Kubrick films The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and The Shining (1980). He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions into his 90s.
1956

Staircases to Nowhere: Making Stanley Kubrick's The Shining
as Himself - interviewee (2026 special edition)

Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner
as Self
Fashion Forward: Wardrobe and Styling
as Self

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
as Self

The Dark Side of the Moon
as Paxton Warner

Reel Horror
as Harry (archive footage)

Blade Runner
as Tyrell

The Shining
as Lloyd

Which Way Is Up?
as Harry Boatwright

The Commitment
as Jules

Miami Vice
as Levec · 1 ep.

Tales from the Darkside
as Kharma · 1 ep.

Fantasy Island
as Herb Glazer · 1 ep.

Kojak
as Swampgas · 1 ep.

Police Story
1 ep.

Adam-12
as Vince Warren · 1 ep.

Land of the Giants
as Sergeant · 1 ep.

Ironside
as District Attorney · 1 ep.

Felony Squad
1 ep.

The Rat Patrol
as Capt. Bruener · 1 ep.