Turhan Bey | |
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 Bey in 1946 | |
| Born | Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi 30 March 1922 Vienna, Austria |
| Died | 30 September 2012 (aged 90) Vienna, Austria |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1941–1953; 1990–1998 |
Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi, 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012)[1] was an Austrian-born[2] actor of Turkish and Czech-Jewish origins. Active in Hollywood from 1941 to 1953, he was dubbed "The Turkish Delight" by his fans.[3] 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.
- ^ Garrett 2005, 28.
- ^ Monush, Barry (9 February 2019). Screen World Presents the Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors: From the silent era to 1965. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9781557835512. Retrieved 9 February 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ Feramisco & Koster 2008, 167.