Turhan Bey

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Characters played by Turhan Bey

Captain of the Guard — Arabian Nights (1942)

The commander of Kamar's guard who is ordered to locate Sherazade. He betrays the circus troupe by selling them into slavery, but is later murdered by the vizier Nadan to cover up his treacherous actions.

Jamiel — Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944)

Loyal servant to Amara who secretly leads a pack of thieves. He rescues Ali from execution, kidnaps Amara, and later proves his devotion to Ali Baba's cause by delivering ransom demands. During the final assault, he opens the palace gates for the rebels and hoists the Arabian flag.

Manuel Retana — The Gay Falcon (1941)

Character in Gay Falcon.

Lao Er Tan - Middle Son — Dragon Seed (1944)

Lao Er is Jade's husband. He disapproves of her intention to stand up to the Japanese, but Jade pursues resistance regardless, learning to read and handle a weapon. Their disagreement places him in contrast with Jade's determination as she encourages the village to oppose the invaders together.

Aesop — Night in Paradise (1946)

A young, handsome fortune-teller from the Isle of Samos, Aesop disguises himself as an old man to gain wisdom and advise King Croesus. He falls in love with Delarai and approaches her under the name Jason. Sent to retrieve the Oracle, he takes a priest’s clothes and is exposed at the temple; he and Delarai flee together and later raise a family.

Tagani — Danger in the Pacific (1942)

A native islander sent by Zambesi to murder Dr. Lynd. He releases a tiger that injures Marzell and participates in a crocodile attack on the guides. He is ultimately killed by one of the surviving guides.

Franz Munzer — The Climax (1944)

Franz Munzer supports Angela Klatt throughout her preparation and encourages her when she is chosen for a major performance. He suspects that Dr. Friedrich Hohner is isolating her after her voice fails, tries to reach her despite her confusion, and later urges her to forget the doctor and concentrate on obeying The King’s command.

Mehemet Bey — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

Andoheb's successor, brings Kharis to America and becomes obsessed with Isobel.

Jules Amthor (Uncredited) — The Falcon Takes Over (1942)

Uncredited role in Takes Over.

End Narrator (voice)(uncredited) — Captive Wild Woman (1943)

Voiceover providing concluding exposition.

David Gelleo — Out of the Blue (1947)

David is an artist and swinging bachelor who lives near Arthur and keeps Rabelais, the German Shepherd that causes their ongoing dispute. After Olive appears to die, David moves her body and uses Arthur's fear of having killed her to blackmail him into dropping his effort to obtain a court order against the dog.

Captain Chundra — Bombay Clipper (1942)

Chundra is a mysterious man who keeps observing Jim during the investigation. His true role is that of a government agent, and he rescues Jim when Jim encounters the culprit and is in danger of being thrown from the aircraft.

Career Overview

Turhan Bey has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Falcon Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey, Parole, Inc.. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
47
Birth Date
1922-03-30 00:00:00
Birth Place
Vienna, Austria

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q78763), public domain (CC0).