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Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

Actor · born 30 March 1922 · 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.

Where to start: The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey (2020).

As actor 42

TV shows 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Turhan Bey movie?

By viewer score, The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey (2020) at 2.0/10.

What are Turhan Bey’s most popular movies?

The Mummy's Tomb, Arabian Nights, The Amazing Mr. X.

How many movies has Turhan Bey made?

42 films on TMDB, 42 as actor.

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