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RIP Joe Turkel Santa Monica, Calif. — Prolific character actor Joe Turkel, well known for his roles in “The Shining” and “Blade Runner,” died at a hospital here June 27. He was 94.
MSTies will remember that he played Nick in the movie in episode 414- TORMENTED and the sheriff in episode 523- VILLAGE OF THE GIANTS. Thanks to Paul, Tim and Gordon for the headses ups. 4 Replies to “RIP Joe Turkel”Commenting at Satellite News
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He had one of those faces you just wanted to have in your movie. Distinct. RIP
“Best bartender from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon”
Didn’t really . . . dig with you . . . hip lactose man . . . but you had a great career, and I’m sorry to see you go. RIP
OMG, on the serious side, I had no idea that the beatnik Lou Reed-wannabe boater from Tormented was also the creepy, otherworldly bartender in The Shining! I love learning about connections like this!
Scatman Corother’s character in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest was named Mr. Turkle. Different spelling same pronunciation. I know, means nothing but I get fixated on it when I watch The Shining. When that nurse in One Flew is calling out “Mr. Turkle? Mr. Turkle?” such a tense and at the same time funny scene…