
Turhan Bey
- Date of Birth: 1922-03-30
- Date of Death: 2012-09-30
- Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria
Biography
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 19... 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 Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey
Documentary • 2020 December

Healer
Drama • 1994 December

Raiders of the Desert
Action, Adventure • 1941 July

Hollywood Chinese
Documentary, History • 2007 March

Bowery to Broadway
Comedy • 1944 November

Dead End Kids Go To War
• 1942 October

Unseen Enemy
Drama, Adventure • 1942 March

Johnny Walker
Drama, Comedy • 2015 May

Drums of the Congo
Drama, Romance • 1942 July

Burma Convoy
Adventure, Action • 1941 October