Turhan Bey: Biography, Facts and Career
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Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi, 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech-Jewish origins. 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.
Quick facts about Turhan Bey
- Full name: Turhan Bey
- Born: 1922-03-30
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q78763
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Who is Turhan Bey?
Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Şahultavi, 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech-Jewish origins.
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Turhan Bey is United States.
When was Turhan Bey born?
Turhan Bey was born on 1922-03-30.
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