Turhan Bey
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.
Acting
TV
Babylon 5
as Centauri Emperor
1994
TV
Babylon 5
as Turval
1994
TV
Murder, She Wrote
as Sherif Faris
1984
TV
seaQuest DSV
as Dimitri Rossovich
1993
Movie
The Mummy's Tomb
as Mehemet Bey
1942
Movie
Arabian Nights
as Captain of the Guard
1942
Movie
The Amazing Mr. X
as Alexis
1948
Movie
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as Jamiel
1944
Movie
Captive Wild Woman
as End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)
1943
Movie
The Mad Ghoul
as Eric Iverson
1943
Movie
The Climax
as Franz Munzer
1944
Movie
The Falcon Takes Over
as Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
1942
Movie
Background to Danger
as Hassan
1943
Movie
Virtual Combat
as Dr. Cameron
1995
Movie
Possessed by the Night
as Calvin
1994
Movie
The Gay Falcon
as Manuel Retana
1941
Movie
Universal Horror
as Self - Interviewee
1998
Movie
Shadows on the Stairs
as Ram Singh
1941
Movie
Dragon Seed
as Lao Er Tan - Middle Son
1944
TV
VR.5
as Abernathy
1995
Movie
Out of the Blue
as David Gelleo
1947
Movie
Footsteps in the Dark
as Ahmed
1941
Movie
Parole, Inc.
as Barney Rodescu
1948
Movie
Follow the Boys
as Turhan Bey (uncredited)
1944
