Turhan Bey
An image from Arabian Nights, one of the productions that also features Turhan Bey.
Turhan Bey

Turhan Bey

March 30, 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.

The Mummy's Tomb

The Mummy's Tomb

1942

Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights

1942

The Amazing Mr. X

The Amazing Mr. X

1948

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

1944

The Mad Ghoul

The Mad Ghoul

1943

Background to Danger

Background to Danger

1943

The Climax

The Climax

1944

The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

1942