Joe Turkel, ‘The Shining’ and ‘Blade Runner’ Actor, Dies at 94
02.07.2022 - 00:21
/ thewrap.com
Joe Turkel, a prolific actor who appeared in “The Shining” and “Blade Runner” and boasted more than 100 credits to his name, has died at 94 at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif., according to multiple reports.Turkel was a frequent performer in Stanley Kubrick films; in addition to the seminal 1980 horror flick, he acted in 1956’s “The Killing” and “Paths of Glory” a year later. In “The Shining,” he played the ghoulish bartender named Lloyd at the hotel, opposite star Jack Nicholson.
Two years later, he embodied another sinister persona as the eccentric replicant founder Eldon Tyrell in the original “Blade Runner.”A Brooklyn native, he was born on July 15, 1927. He joined the U.S. Army at age of 17, serving in Europe during World War II.
Afterward, he moved to California to pursue acting, and landed his first film credit with “City Across the River” in 1948.“So sad to share that great friend and client Joe Turkel has passed away. Joe was a lightning bolt and he was very passionate to talk about films, baseball and life. Every time we spoke he was quick to crack a bad joke and make me laugh,” his manager Chris Carbaugh said in a statement to TheWrap.
“He was very proud of being the only actor to do 3 Stanley Kubrick films and loved to share his experiences with family, friends and fans. He was an old Brooklyn boy and loved seeing his brother, 2 sons and grand kids. I will always appreciate the time we got to spend with this legend.
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