Ann Turkel - Actor Profile

Ann Turkel

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
19Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 16, 1946
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Ann Turkel

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Ann Kathryn Turkel (born July 16, 1946 in New York, New York, United States) is an American actress and model. Turkel studied at the Musical Theatre Academy. She was photographed for American Vogue. Patrick Lichfield captured images of her on location in England, the Bahamas and Sardinia during the early seventies and included them in his 1981 book The Most Beautiful Women. She has starred in television film, her first major roles occurring in the 1974 film 99 and 44/100% Dead and 1976's The Cassandra Crossing, both alongside her future husband Richard Harris; they were divorced in 1982. Despite their divorce she and Harris remained good friends and when Harris died in 2002 Turkel was so saddened and called him a mentor and good friend. She portrayed comic strip heroine Modesty Blaise in a 1982 TV pilot. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ann Kathryn Turkel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ann Turkel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ann Turkel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ann Turkel's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Ann Turkel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Déjà Vu, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ann Turkel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ann Turkel's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ann Turkel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Face to Face with The Fear - Flop Similar →
2006 Déjà Vu Technician Hit Similar →
1997 Touch Me Linda Flop Similar →
1995 The Fear Leslie Flop Similar →
1991 Chance of a Lifetime Tippi Flop Similar →
1991 White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd Gloria Swanson Average Similar →
1988 Deep Space Carla Sandbourn Flop Similar →
1982 Massarati and the Brain Wilma Hines / Diana Meridith Flop Similar →
1982 Modesty Blaise Modesty Blaise Flop Similar →
1981 Death Ray 2000 Sabina Dorffman Flop Similar →
1980 Humanoids from the Deep Dr. Susan Drake Average Similar →
1979 Ravagers Faina Flop Similar →
1979 Portrait of a Hitman Cathey Flop Similar →
1977 Golden Rendezvous Susan Beresford Flop Similar →
1976 The Cassandra Crossing Susan Average Similar →
1975 Matt Helm Maggie Gantry Flop Similar →
1974 99 and 44/100% Dead Buffy Flop Similar →
N/A Disorientated Cordelia Cooper Flop Similar →
1968 Paper Lion Susan Hit Similar →

Ann Turkel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ann Turkel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ann Turkel is "Déjà Vu" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Ann Turkel acted in?

Ann Turkel has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ann Turkel?

Other notable films include "Paper Lion", "The Cassandra Crossing", and "White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd".

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