Joe Turkel, actor of Shining and Blade Runner, died at 94

If you are a Stanley Kubrick fan the splendor and / or Ridley Scott Rewards for hunting, then Joe Turkel should sound familiar. The man played key roles in both films, which have repeatedly established themselves as cinema classics. Unfortunately, it was revealed that Turkel died at the age of 94.

Variety confirmed with a rep that Joe Turkel died Monday at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, just over two weeks after his 95th birthday. It was also shared that before his death, the actor completed a memoir called the misery of success, which is expected to be released later this year. Turkel leaves behind his two sons, two daughter-in-law and his brother David.

Born on July 15, 1927, after his service during World War II, Joe Turkel made his film debut in 1949. Town across the river, a film noir with Stephen McNally and Thelma Ritter. Turkel’s other early acting jobs included disguised angels, Inside Detroit Yes The Bonnie Parker Story. He has also appeared on many TV shows including The life and legend of Wyatt Earp, Deal (where he made three different appearances), the Untouchables, Adam-12 Yes The Andy Griffith Show.

However, as already mentioned, the classic horror film the splendor and popular science fiction film Rewards for hunting stand out as Joe Turkel’s most famous film appearances. In the splendorTurkel played Lloyd, the ghostly waiter (a role Kunal Nayyar may play one day) who chatted with Jack Torrance played by Jack Nicholson during his stay at the Overlook Hotel. It should be noted that Turkel is one of only two actors (the other being Phillip Stone) to have made three credited appearances in Kubrick’s filmography. They first crossed paths professionally in 1956. the murdererthen joined again for 1957 paths of gloryTurkel once said it was his favorite movie he had starred in.

Then in 1982 Joe Turkel starred in Rewards for hunting as Dr. Eldon Tyrell, head of the Tyrell Corporation and creator of the replicants. Harrison Ford’s Rick Deckard met Tyrell early in the film, where he assisted with the administration of the Voight-Kampff test. Ironically, Tyrell met his death at the hands of one of his creations, with Rutger Hauer’s Roy killing the man after learning Tyrell would not be able to extend his life. The two Rewards for hunting Yes the splendor can be streamed with an HBO Max subscription.

Joe Turkel’s other notable credits include destroy, kojak, fantasy island, Miami vice Yes tales from the dark side. She made her last film appearance in the 1990s. The dark side of the moon, a direct-to-video film in which she played the role of Paxton Warner. Turkel’s final credit was repeating Eldon Tyrell’s voice for 1997. Rewards for hunting video game.

We at Gossipify express our condolences to Joe Turkel’s family and friends at this difficult time.