
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Jamiel

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Turhan Bey (born Turhan Gilbert Selahattin Sahultavy; 30 March 1922 – 30 September 2012) was an Austrian-born actor of Turkish and Czech Jewish origin. Turhan was 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.
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45 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.

Captain of the Guard

Calvin

Dr. Cameron

Alexis

Alexis (archive footage)

Mehemet Bey

Lao Er Tan - Middle Son

End Narrator (voice)(uncredited)

Jules Amthor (Uncredited)

David Gelleo

Franz Munzer

(archive footage)

Kageyama [Chs. 1-5, 12-13]

Manuel Retana

Juma, Henchman

Turhan Bey (uncredited)

Self - Interviewee

Ram Singh

Aesop

Lorenzo

Hassan

Hassen Mohammed

Henchman Araka

Eric Iverson

Tagani

Cameo Appearance

Tamara

Herua

Captain Chundra

Mr. Yuchau

Ted Barrie

Gopal

Captain Muto

Ito

Barney Rodescu

Dude Forante