Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
44
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 30, 1922 ( 90 years old )
Place of Birth
Vienna, Austria
Also Known As
Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi
The Turkish Delight
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.
Known For
Possessed by the Night
1994-05-25Background to Danger
1943-07-03The Mummy's Tomb
1942-10-23Crazy House
1943-10-08The Amazing Mr. X
1948-07-29Arabian Nights
1942-12-25Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
1944-01-14The Gay Falcon
1941-10-24Footsteps in the Dark
1941-03-08The Climax
1944-10-20