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Turhan Bey

Mar 30, 1922 - Sep 30, 2012 (90 years old) in 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.

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Murder, She Wrote
Sherif Faris
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Babylon 5
Centauri Emperor
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seaQuest DSV
Dimitri Rossovich
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White Savage
Tamara
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The Climax
Franz Munzer
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Out of the Blue
David Gelleo
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Sudan
Herua
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Jamiel
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Hollywood Chinese
Self
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The Falcon Takes Over
Jules Amthor (Uncredited)

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