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Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

Acting · Born 1922-03-30 · Vienna, Austria

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.

Known For

tv 8.0 Babylon 5
Babylon 5
1994
tv 7.5 Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984
tv 7.1 seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
1993
movie 5.5 The Mummy's Tomb
The Mummy's Tomb
1942
movie 6.0 Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
1942
movie 6.2 The Amazing Mr. X
The Amazing Mr. X
1948
movie 5.3 Captive Wild Woman
Captive Wild Woman
1943
movie 6.2 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944
movie 5.5 The Climax
The Climax
1944
movie 5.9 The Mad Ghoul
The Mad Ghoul
1943
movie 6.3 The Falcon Takes Over
The Falcon Takes Over
1942
movie 6.7 Background to Danger
Background to Danger
1943
movie 4.6 Possessed by the Night
Possessed by the Night
1994
movie 4.9 Virtual Combat
Virtual Combat
1995
movie 6.3 The Gay Falcon
The Gay Falcon
1941
movie 7.1 Universal Horror
Universal Horror
1998
tv 6.7 VR.5
VR.5
1995
movie 6.8 Dragon Seed
Dragon Seed
1944