Turhan Bey
Austrian actor (1922–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi, 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012)[1] was an Austrian-born[2] actor of Turkish and Czech-Jewish origins. Active in Hollywood from 1941 to 1953, he was dubbed "The Turkish Delight" by his fans.[3] 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.
Not to be confused with the 15th-century Ottoman commander Turahan Bey.
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Born | Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi (1922-03-30)30 March 1922 Vienna, Austria |
Died | 30 September 2012(2012-09-30) (aged 90) Vienna, Austria |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1941–1953; 1990–1998 |
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