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Sadri Alisik, born Mehmet Sadrettin Alisik, was a stage and movie actor. Also, he was one of the best comedians in Turkey. He was the husband of Çolpan Ilhan.
He was a prolific actor. His movies that depicted poor, uneducated people of the society, who were happy and believed in love, the most were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s. His classical fun movies titled "Turist Ömer" were also great hits. He also had a leading role in the popular Turkish television series, "Kartallar Yüksek Uçar".
Alisik was also very interested in poetry and published his poems in a book called "Bir Ömürlük Istanbul" or Istanbul of a Lifetime.
He died on 18 March 1995. Alisik was laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery in Istanbul.
A cultural center was established in Istanbul by his wife, Çolpan Ilhan, after his death, under the name Sadri Alisik Kültür Merkezi (Sadri Alisik Culture Center).- Actor
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Nadir Saribacak was born on September 14, 1977 in Ankara, Turkey. He studied Turkish Literature at the University of Canakkale and worked as a teacher in Istanbul in order to be in a big city to develop his acting career. It was there that he joined the Semaver Kumpanya theater company. Saribacak continued his training at Bahcesehir University, where he received his Masters in Acting. His career took-off after he starred in the film Uzak Ihtimal (2009), for which he received many Best Actor awards in festivals including the International Film Festival TOFIFEST and the Istanbul International Film Festival. He appeared in the film Winter Sleep which won the Palme d'Or award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. For his role in the Sundance World Cinema nominated film Ivy (2015), he received the Best Actor award at the Antalya Golden Orange film festival, as well as many others.
Nadir moved to the New York City in 2017 and continuing his acting career in theater and films.- Actor
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Born in 1942, Metin Akpinar started acting at the age of 20 with an amateur dramatics society. He landed his first professional stage role two years later, in 1964, and this was followed by performances in several leading theatre productions. In 1967, he co-founded the Devekusu Theatre, Turkey's first cabaret theatre. His film career took off in 1972, when he acted in the first of several Ertem Egilmez comedies to follow. Soon after, he developed an enduring screen partnership with the actor and director, Zeki Alasya, the two gaining popularity as a pair of comic dimwits. It was only in the 1990s that Akpinar, by now an experienced actor, broke away and decided to go his own way in film, theatre and television alike.- Actor
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Okan Yalabik (born 13 December 1978) is a Turkish actor. He graduated theater at Istanbul University State Conservatory and master of Film and Drama in Kadir Has University. He has appeared in more than twenty films since 2001.
Yalabik was born in 1978 in Istanbul as the second child of his family who originate from Balikesir. He went to the Macka Primary School at a young age showed interest in acting. According to his interview, it was his brother, Ozan, who brought home a cassette of Ferhan Sensoy's movie Ferhangi Seyler and Yalabik memorized every line of it and became determined to become an actor. He later went to Sisli Terakki High School followed by Sakip Sabanci Anadolu High School, and in 1993 by inviting Cengiz Deveci to the school he helped in the establishment of Sakip Sabanci Anadolu High School Theater Department. Yalabik, who played in various roles in many amateur groups, eventually got enrolled in Istanbul University State Conservatory in 1997 to study theater.
He had his first role in 1998 by playing the character Marti in a play at Kenter Theater. Later he portrayed different characters in the plays Nukte, Sirca Kumes, Inishmorelu Yuzbasi at the same venue In 2006, he appeared in Orhan Hakalmaz's clip Su Kislanin Kapisina, and in 2007, together Sezin Akbasogullari, he played in Robert Bosch GmbH's commercial for Turkey. Later he started to act in the movies such as Gulum and Kolay Para and was cast in the TV series Yilan Hikayesi, Serseri, and Hatirla Sevgili In 2010, for he role as Hasan in Yavuz Turgul's movie Av Mevsimi he won the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the 4th Yesilcam Awards. At the same year he took part in Kadir Has University Film and Drama Graduate Program.
In 2011, portrayed Pargali Ibrahim Pasha on the historical TV series Muhtesem Yuzyil. His character was killed on the 82nd episode. In the later episodes, his voice was featured on a number of scenes.
In 2015, he was cast in ATV's Analar vie Anneler directed by Mehmet Ada Oztekin, and was part of the main cast alongside Sinem Kobal, Hazar Erguclu and Binnur Kaya. But, due to low ratings, the series ended after 9 episodes.
In 2016, he was cast in a movie about the effects left behind by the Balkan Wars, titled Annemin Yarasi, which was directed by Ozan Aciktan. At the same year he voiced the characters Adnan vie Cizer on the animation film Kotu Kedi Serafettin based on Bulent Ustun's novel
He also continued his theater career by appearing on the play The 39 Steps in Turkey.
Okan Yalabik played in the TV series "Hekimoglu" for 51 episodes from 2019 to 2020.
Yalabik, who took part in the movie 'Azizler' in 2021, is still active in theater and dubbing.- Actor
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Ugur Yücel is a Turkish film actor, producer and director. He graduated from the Theater Department of the Istanbul Municipality Conservatory (Istanbul Belediye Konservatuari Tiyatro Bölüm). He took part in several plays between 1975 and 1984 in Kenter Tiyatrosu (Kenter Theatre), Tef Kabare Theatre, Dormen Theatre, and San Müzikholü. He was noticed for his roles in Selamsiz Bandosu (1987) and Muhsin Bey (1987), then gained mainstream success when he took part in Eskiya (1996).- Actor
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Haluk Bilginer is a Turkish actor. In addition to his acting career in Turkey, he has also worked in the United Kingdom and remains known for his role as Mehmet Osman in the television soap opera EastEnders (1985) during the 1980s. He has also starred in Hollywood movies as a minor actor. He played a villainous guerrilla leader in the 1987 comedy film Ishtar (1987) (one of the most notorious flops in movie history) and a Turkish Mafioso in the 2001 dark comedy film Buffalo Soldiers (2001). He played the character of Emre Celenk in the episode of Persephone in MI-5 (2002) 2004.
Bilginer was born in Izmir, Turkey. He graduated from Ankara State Conservatory in 1977 before going to England where he graduated from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He landed his first role at EastEnders (1985). Bilginer makes his first appearance in EastEnders (1985) as Mehmet Osman on-screen in June 1985, four months after the show originally aired. His arrival coincides with a cot death story line of Sue and Ali's baby, Hassan. Mehmet appears as a recurring character from 1985-1987, setting up a cab firm named Ozcabs from inside Ali's cafe; however, he becomes a regular in 1988, when both he and his wife Guizin (Ishia Bennison) are made partners in Ali's cafe, which is renamed Café Osman. Mehmet is portrayed as a charmer, a rogue and a womanizer. Author of The EastEnders (1985) Handbook, Hilary Kingsley, has said of him, "he tries it on with every woman he meets and sometimes succeeds through a combination of good looks and sheer audacity." A serial gambler, Mehmet was shown to steer Ali into various money-losing ploys, and had a combustible marriage to Guizin, who put up with his philandering, as in the Turkish community, that's "what a wife was expected to do".
Described as "the Terrible Turk", Haluk Bilginer was one of the more popular male cast members on EastEnders (1985) during the 1980s, and he reportedly received sackfuls of fan mail, "despite playing a villain and a womanizing snake". Hilary Kingsley has said that what made the character so popular was Bilginer's Omar Sharif-style good looks and charm. Following the departure of Holland and Smith, Mehmet was eventually written out of the serial in May 1989, in a story line that signified the disbandment of the Osman family. On-screen, Mehmet returns to his native Cyprus after a fight with Guizin regarding her suspicions about Mehmet's fabricated affair with Sue. The Osman family were among many characters to leave the serial that year. Writer Colin Brake has commented, "the pace of comings and going was fast and furious during 1989, as the program me tried to find a new direction." Bilginer went into musical theatre after leaving EastEnders (1985). During the course of the show, he came to Turkey to star in the 1987 TV series Gecenin Öteki Yüzü (1987) (The Other Side of the Night), where he met his eventual first wife Zuhal Olcay, famous Turkish actress and singer. After dividing his time in London and Istanbul for six years, he left the show to stay in Turkey permanently and married Zuhal Olcay in 1992. He guest starred in an episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Ismet Inönü, and went on to star in the Yavuz Özkan film "Iki Kadin (1992)" (Two Women). He then starred in various movies including the controversial Istanbul Beneath My Wings (1996) (Istanbul Under My Wings) and the famous Sawdust Tales (1997) (Master, Kill Me). After critical acclaim for these roles, he earned his first award as a supporting actor in Innocence (1997) (Innocence). After deciding he wants to pursue career on stage, he founded "Tiyatro Stüdyosu" (Theatre Studio) with his ex-wife Zuhal Olcay and Ahmet Levendoglu in 1990. After starring in various plays for six years, he had to return to screen in 1996 because of a fire that has destroyed the theater. He and his wife starred in television and movies to raise money to found another theater.
During this era, he starred in Eyvah Kizim Büyüdü (2000) (Oh My, My Daughter Has Grown), starting his second era in television. After years of work, he and his wife managed to start a second theater, called "Oyun Atölyesi" (Play Workshop). His most famous role however came after he started his second theater. He landed a role in Tatli Hayat (2001), a remake of The Jeffersons (1975). He played the role of Ihsan Yildirim, an angry and foul-mouthed, yet lovable dry cleaner. He was accompanied by legendary actress Türkan Soray, who played his wife, Asuman Dabak playing the witty cleaner, Neco playing the Greek neighbor (The enmity between Greeks and Turks were put instead of the Black-White one in the original) and Çolpan Ilhan playing Neco's wife. He and the show's breakthrough character Irfan (played by Celal Kadri Kinoglu) are regarded as the best characters in Turkish TV history. He divorced Zuhal Olcay in 2004 and began a relationship with Askin Nur Yengi, a famous Turkish singer. They married in 2006 and had a girl. After Tatli Hayat (2001), he starred in Where's Firuze? (2004) (Where Are You Firuze?), Hirsiz Var! (2005) (Thief!) and Killing the Shadows (2006) (Why Were Hacivat&Karagöz Murdered?). His most recent role in Police (2007) (Police) however, is his most critically acclaimed role after Tatli Hayat (2001). His portrayal of the troubled police legend Musa Rami has gained critical acclaim from both critics and viewers, who thought the movie was too experimental. Bilginer, however, has said that he will work in all of Onur Ünlü's (screenwriter and director of Police (2007)) movies, even as an extra if required. Bilginer played the role of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in an Is Bank commercial, which first aired on 10 November 2007 during the 69th commemorations of Atatürk's death. In 2009 , He play in famous Turkish series Ezel (2009) during the second season. He became famous with this role around many countries . Bilginer co-starred in the 2009 American thriller The International (2009) as Ahmet Sunay, a Turkish high-tech missile guidance system dealer. He was accompanied by Clive Owen and Naomi Watts in this movie. Bilginer plays Aydin, an imposing Grey-haired former actor, in Winter Sleep (2014), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014.- Actor
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Özyagcilar was born in Bursa. He started his acting career in 1967, with the movie "Ölüm Tarlasi" (Field of Death). He is a theater artist as well as a screen actor, who had roles in many plays, movies and TV series. He also appeared in TV commercials.
Özyagcilar is a popular character in the TV series Yabanci Damat, which is famous both in Turkey and Greece.
The artist regained his popularity in Turkey in 2007 with the series named Elveda Rumeli (Farewell Rumelia), portraying a Turkish peasant living during the turmoil times of 19th century in Balkans region, near Monastir, with his family, when Ottoman Empire started to lose territory and fall back.
He is married to Güzin Özyagcilar, also a theater actress.- Actress
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After graduated from Istanbul University theater department conservatory of municipality, she acted as a Professional actress at Gonul Ulku-Gazanfer Ozcan theater. In 1987 she was selected the TV star of the year by MGD. In 1993 at Antalya Film Festival she achieved the Altin Portakal reward by her role in Tersine Dunya. In 1995 (after Suna Pekuysal she was the second actress who won this award) she won Ismail Dumbullu reward also in 1996, 1997 and 1998 at Altin Kelebek competition she won the comedian actress reward of the year. Also at 1996 and 1997 she won the comedian actress of MGD. Demet Akbag appeared in BKM Cast since the foundation, also acted at Bir Demet Tiyatro and Olumsuz Ask TV shows. She appeared as leading actress for the following cinema movies "Vizontele", "Vizontele Tuuba", "Organize Isler" "Neredesin Firuze", "O.... Cocuklari", "Eyvah Eyvaah" and "Eyvaah Eyvaah2". She won Altin Portakal with "Vizontele" and she won Sadri Alisik and Siyad rewards with "Neredesin Firuze" .- Actor
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Early in his career, he mainly acted in comedy movies with Kemal Sunal such as "Hababam Sinifi", "Tosun Pasa", "Davaro" etc. Later, he had roles in movies criticizing Turkish society for its moral weaknesses as in "Milyarder", " Çiplak Vatandas" and the ones that reflected the contemporary social developments and problems as in "Zügürt Aga". He played in "Gönül Yarasi-Lovelorn" that was nominated to be the candidate for Academy Awards in 2005. He had many national and international awards and honored as a state artist by Turkish Republic in 1998.- Actor
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Keskin started his acting journey when he enrolled for theater classes in 1997, at the 'City of Izmit Theater Company', which was founded under Isil Kasapoglu's leadership. Alongside his studies as an actor, Keskin took on various roles in plays produced by the 'City of Izmit Theater Company', between 1998 and 2001. Upon deciding to further his studies in theater and acting, he moved to Istanbul and continued to study under Isil Kasapoglu, at 'Akademi Istanbul'. After completing his time as a student; alongside Isil Kasapoglu, Keskin became one of the founding members of 'Semaver Kumpanya', which was established in 2002. He was awarded with the '32nd Ismail Dumbullu Award' thanks to his contribution to and accomplishments in theater. Keskin continues his works with 'Semaver Kumpanya'. Keskin has also been active and very successful on the small screen. Appearing in a number of hit TV shows such as 'Hirsiz Polis', 'Bu Kalp Seni Unutur mu?', 'Deli Sarayli', 'Leyla ile Mecnun', 'Ben de Ozledim', 'Bes Kardes', and the recently shot internet series 'Masum' (first professional web-series in Turkey); Keskin has showed that his screen acting is up there with his stage performances. His performance as 'Ismail Abi', in the hit absurd comedy 'Leyla ile Mecnun', has allowed Keskin to reach out to a larger audience and gain widespread national fame. Keskin also formed a band with the director of the show, Onur Unlu, and fellow actors, Ali Atay and Osman Sonant, named 'Leyla the Band', bringing forward his passion and love for music. Appearing in more than thirty movies since the year 2004, Serkan Keskin has become a go to actor for a wide range of roles for some of the top directors in Turkey. His first movie appearance was in the Reha Erdem film, 'Korkuyorum Anne'. Within that same year, Keskin worked with director Yavuz Turgul, in the movie 'Gonul Yarasi'. He later got the chance to work with the legendary director, Zeki Okten, in his movie, 'Cinliler Geliyor'. Later, after portraying a character in the international multi award winning movie 'Sonbahar', which was directed by Ozcan Alper, he worked with director Aydin Bulut, in his movie, 'Baska Semtin Çocuklari'. Upon crossing paths with director Onur Unlu, and working together in his movie, 'Gunesin Oglu', the actor and director continued to work together in TV and cinema projects. These projects were: 'Leyla ile Mecnun', 'Bes Kardes', 'Sen Aydinlatirsin Geceyi', and 'Kirik Kalpler Bankasi'. With their next movie project together, 'Itirazim Var', Keskin won 'Best Actor' in the '51 Antalya Altin Portakal Festival', the '20 Sadri Alisik Cinema Awards', and the '33 Istanbul Film Festival', with his performance as 'Imam Selman Bulut'. Keskin also took home the 'Best Supporting Actor' award at the '21 Adana Altin Koza Festival' for his performance in the movie, 'Silsile'. Keskin won all these awards in the same year. Serkan Keskin has later portrayed a wide range of characters in movies such as; 'Pus', 'Vavien', 'Av Mevsimi', 'Takiye: Allah'in Yolunda', 'Unutma Beni', 'Eylul', 'Yeralti', 'Yabanci', 'F Tipi Film', 'Yok Artik', 'Limonata', 'Tereddut'. His most recent movies include 'Tatlim Tatlim', and the 2017 production, 'Ahlat Agaci', from master director, Nuri Bilge Ceylan.- Actor
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He was born and grew up in Istanbul. He started his career at Bakirkoy Community Center Theatre. Later he worked at Ankara State Theatre, Istanbul State Theatre and Istanbul City Theatre. He also worked in small play houses with today's famous actors and actresses. He made his place in the theatre stronger with the play Fareler ve Insanlar (Mice and Men). Although he was a known stage actor he became famous nationwide with his movies, after 1950's.
In 1970's, he took part in many Ertem Egilmez movies which contained other famous names of the time. In those movies he mostly played with actress Adile Nasit as a duo and they became a memorable couple in the minds of the audience. His most known role is Kel Mahmut (Mahmut the Bald), who is the idealist principal of a high school with troubled students in Hababam Sinifi; movie series. Kel Mahmut (a.k.a. Mahmut Hoca) tries to help those students and guide them to a better life.
Ozkul, secluded himself from public when the TV started to become popular. Yet, he appeared in some TV shows as a guest star or in small parts.
Turkish Ministry of Culture awarded him with the title State Artist, in 1998.
In his youth he had some problems with his drinking habit. After that he spent the most of his life fighting against alcohol and by the 1990s he quit drinking, completely.
Ozkul's been married for 4 times and he has 3 children from those marriages. His first wife was Sadan, the second one was a famous actress Suna Selen, the third one was Yasar and the fourth and current one is Umman Ozkul with whom he's been married for 27 years now. One of his children, Guner Ozkul, is an actress and a TV presenter.
He's been suffering from Dementia since the early 2000s and, as a result of this disease, he almost never leaves home.
He's been battling with dementia and COPD for almost two decades and on January 5th, 2018 he lost that battle. He died at his home in Istanbul, where he lived the rest of his days with his family, at the age of 93.- Sevket Altug was born on 13 March 1943 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Süper Baba (1993), Saban, Son of Saban (1977) and King of the Doormen (1976).
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Binnur Kaya was born on 19 April 1972 in Ankara, Turkey. She is an actress and writer, known for My Father and My Son (2005), Vavien (2009) and Aramizda Kalsin (2013).- Actor
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Ilker Aksum is a Turkish film and television actor, born on 23 May, 1971 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is well known for his role in the film "Yabanci Damat" (2004), "Our Grand Despair" (2011), "Kucuk Kiyamet" (2006) and "Vavien" (2009).
Ilker Aksum did his schooling at Etimesgut Seker Elementary School. Then he studied at Mehmetcik High School. He completed his graduation from the Theater Department at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 1989. He also studied at the Ankara State Conservatory.
Ilker Aksum started his acting career in the Antalya State Theater in 1994. His first professional role was in the "Hamlet" game as Ophelia. He left in Istanbul in 1996 since the staff was not opened. After a short period, he left his military service in Kars Sarikamis. He worked at the Bakirkoy Municipal Theater for a short time and worked at the Istanbul City Theater for a year.
Ilker met Taylan Biraderler, when he played a part in the television series "Secret File" with his friend Devin Ozgur Cinar. Later, he appeared in the role of the uncle of the "Tsar" series, which was played by the most famous chimpanzee. He also presented the contest show "One for Two".
Aksum appeared in many films. He made his film debut with the film "Our Grand Despair" in 2011. He was the presenters of the 49th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival held on 07 October, 2012, which was organized by Iclal Aydin and Ilker Aksum.
Ilker Aksum won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 28th Siyad Turk Sinemasi Awards, for the first feature film "Little Doomsday", which was directed by Durul and Yagmur Taylan brothers in 2006. In 2006, he achieved the Best Supporting Actor award in the 28th SIYAD Turkish Cinema Awards. He won the Best Supporting Actor award in the Ismail Cem Television Awards in 2010. In 2013, he won the Best Actor of the Year in the 18th Sadri Familiar Theater and Cinema Acting Awards for his role in the film "Happy Family Book".
Recently, Ilker Aksum has continued to work in films and television series.
Ilker Aksum's father's name is Mehmet Bulent Aksum, who is an officer pilot and his mother's name is Nurten Aksum. He has twin brothers, named Ilkay Aksum and Alpay Aksum. He is married to Belgin Erdogan in 2008 and they got divorced in 2012.- Actor
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Berk Hakman (born 14 August 1981) is a Turkish film and television actor.
He was born in Ankara, Turkey to a family with roots in Sarajevo, Bosnia. His father is Ataman Hakman, a dentist and musician from Erkin Koray's Underground Quartet. Berk Hakman has played the guitar since he was 11 years old. In high school he played keyboard instruments, trumpets and bass guitars. He went to Antalya in 1999 to study Tourism Management at Akdeniz University, just after the 1999 Izmit earthquake, and continued for two years. There he entered the theater club. He then graduated from the acting department of the State Conservatory of the Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul. He started his film career with Okul which was shot in 2003.- Actor
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Olgun Simsek (born 1971), Turkish actor
Olgun Simsek was born in the village of Yenice in Büyükorhan, Bursa. His father was a primary school teacher and his mother was a housewife. He graduated in theatre from the Istanbul University State Conservatory and began acting professionally in 1993.
Simsek acted in the play Otogargara (1995) with Demet Akbag and Yilmaz Erdogan. He had a small parts in the films Tersine Dünya (1994) in 1993 and Loves with Gravity (1995) in 1995 . In 1998, he acted in the film Karisik Pizza (1998) for which he won the Most Promising Actor award at the Ankara Film Festival.
Simsek also had appearances in television series such as Sihirli Ceket (1996), 7 Numara (2000), Besik Kertmesi (2002), Eskiya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015), and Alacakaranlik (2003). In 2004, he starred in the film Toss-Up (2004) directed by Ugur Yücel where he played a disabled soldier. For this, he won several awards including the Golden Orange for Best Actor as well as Best Actor awards at the Ankara Film Festival, Istanbul Film Festival, Adana Golden Coccoon Festival and the Siyad awards. He is starring in a Turkish comedy show "Almost Famous (2012)".- Actor
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Born in 1944 Istanbul, Turkey. Graduated from Vefa High School, Fatih, Istanbul. Sunal acted in many popular films, although he began his artistic career in the theater. His first play was called, "Unwilling Doctor" and he later worked at the Devekusu Kabare Theatre with Ulvi Uraz. Although Sunal had minor roles at first, after 1973 he was highly acclaimed for his roles in movies with large casts. He won the Antalya Film Festival's Golden Orange Award in 1977. He contributed greatly to Turkish cinema with his successful acting, including his roles in such movies as "Hababam Sinifi" (Outrageous Class), "Kapicilar Krali" (King of Janitors), "Salako" (Moron), "Inek Saban" (Shaban the Cow) and "Davaro". Sunal's latest role was in Sinan Cetin's border comedy "Propaganda"(1999). He also made a TV commercial.
Kemal Sunal died suddenly of a heart attack on July 3 at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport. he had just boarded the plane for Trabzon, where he was to take part in the filming of director Ali Ozgenturk's "Balalaika" (2000).
His death caused a wave of sorrow across Turkey. President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit and Minister of Culture Istemihan Talay and other politicians sent messages of condolence expressing their sorrow.- Sermet Yesil was born on 25 May 1977 in Eskisehir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Kosmos (2009), The Face (2013) and Girl with No Mouth (2019).
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Zeki Alasya (18 April 1943 - 8 May 2015) was a Turkish actor and film director. Alasya was of Turkish Cypriot descent and was related to Kibrisli Mehmed Kamil Pasha.
Alasya was born in Istanbul. After studying at Robert College, he joined MTTB Theatre as an amateur actor. For a short time, he worked at Arena, Gen-Ar and Ulvi Uraz Theatre. With some friends, he founded the Devekusu Kabare Theatre (Ostrich Cabaret Theatre).
From 1973, he started acting in films and gained fame as a comedian paired with Metin Akpinar like Salak Milyoner, Bes Milyoncuk Borç Verir misin, Köyden Indim Sehire, Güler misin Aglar misin, Nerden Çikti Bu Velet, Nereye Bakiyor Bu Adamlar, Hasip ile Nasip and Güle Güle. In 1977, he also took up directing and went on to direct films such as Aslan Bacanak, Sivri Akillilar, Caferin Çilesi, Petrol Krallari, Doktor, Köse Kapmaca, Vay Basimiza Gelenler and Elveda Dostum.
Alasya died on 8 May 2015 in the hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for liver disease. He was 72. He was laid to rest in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery following the religious funeral service held at Levent Mosque.- Erdal Besikcioglu was born on January 5, 1970 in Ankara. He is the nephew of Genclerbirligi Sports Club President Ilhan Cavcav. His father was a manager at Vakiflar Bankasi. Due to his father's appointments, he started primary school in Ankara, then continued in Kayseri and Izmir. He completed high school at Izmir Private Turkish College and continued at Izmir Narlidere Mehmet Seyfi Eraltay High School. He finished high school in Ankara.
He entered Hacettepe University State Conservatory in 1989. During his conservatory education, he participated in workshops on creative drama with "William Guskill". He graduated in 1993 and started working at the State Theaters in the same year. During the 95-96 season, he served as the deputy director of the Diyarbakir State Theater. He continued his duty at the Ankara State Theatre.
He portrayed Governor Recep Yazicioglu between 2006 and 2008 in a series of films based on the novel of the same name written by writer Ayse Kulin and about the Baspinar Bridge, which Governor Recep Yazicioglu made great efforts to build during his Erzincan Governorship.
In 2014, Erdal Besikcioglu, Ibrahim Celikkol, Selen Soyder, Nehir Erdogan, Ismail Demirci and Yurdaer Okur played the leading roles in the TV series "Code Name Reaction / Kod Adi Reaksiyon".
He still continues his duty at Ankara State Theatre.
Erdal Besikcioglu has been married to his classmate from the conservatory, actress Elvin Besikcioglu, since 1991. He has a daughter named Derin and a son named Ömer. - Çetin Tekindor is considered to be one of Turkey's best actors and most respected artists today. He was born in Sivas, Turkey in 1945. He graduated from Ankara State Conservatory in 1970, and his stage career started with the play "Murat IV". He is one of the most impressive performers in Turkish film and television thanks to his charismatic acting and his distinctive voice. In the successful TV drama "Karadayi" (2012-2015) he captured the hearts of the viewers with his inimitable readings of famous poems. During his long career he gave classes about stage and diction at the State Conservatory of Haceteppe University and the Theater Department of Bilkent University. Younger actors often refer to him as "Cetin hoca" (teacher).
Tekindor became famous after he starred in the TV drama "Küçük Aga", directed by Yücel Çakmak in 1983. In 1978 he was awarded "best actor" for his work in the play "Genç Werther'in Acilari" by the Ankara Art Association. His first film work was "Kaçamak" (The Love Affair) (1987), in which he acted with Basar Sabuncu and Müjde Ar. Over the years took roles and starred in many TV dramas such as "Dönemeç" (The Turn) (1988), "Önce Canan" (1988), "Son Türbedar" (1996), "Kerem" (1999), "Yilan Hikayesi" (1999), "Tutku Çemberi" (2000), "Üzgünüm Leyla" (2002), "Çaylak" (2003), "Bir Istanbul Masali" (An Istanbul Tale) (2003), "Seytan Ayrintida Gizlidir" (Satan Is Hidden In Details) (2004), "Ödünç Hayat" (Borrowed Life) (2005), "Kabuslar Evi-Hayal-i Cihan" (House Of Nightmares: The dream of Cihan) (2006), "Asi" (2007), "Bir Çocuk Sevdim" (I Loved a Girl) (2011), "Karadayi" (2012), "Içerde" (Inside) (2016) and in films like "Yavrularim" (My Babies) (1984), "Kaçamak" (The Love Affair) (1987), "Karsilasma" (Encounter) (2002), "Babam ve Oglum" (My Father and My Son) (2005), "Ilk Ask" (First Love) (2006), "Ulak" (The Messenger) (2007), "Av Mevsimi" (Hunting Season) (2010), "Dedemin Insanlari" (My Grandfather's People) (2011), "Babam" (My Father) (2017). In 1987 Tekindor received an award for "best actor" from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ankara Art Association. He was also awarded "best actor" by the Ankara Art Association in 1999. He stopped giving any kind of interviews in the 80's because he found himself in an awkward situation after a journalist wrote things he had never said, and he hasn't given any interview ever since. During the 90's he almost stayed away from any acting in film and television. He stayed in Ankara and kept on his stage work, teaching and voice overs. As well as a stage, TV and film actor, he is also very famous for his iconic voice and his voice dubbing work, which by that time was more than his work in front of the camera. This changed when a journalist wrote in an article: "What ever film or TV series we watch there is always the voice of Cetin Tekindor. I think he earned him self enough money to go on vacation and leave us alone for a bit". Tekindor considers this as the greatest gift that was ever given to him, because it made him realize that it was about time for a turn in his career. This game changing turn brought several awards and some of the greatest performances in Turkish film and television. In 2003, for his work as Mahmut in the film "Karsilasma"(Encounter) he received the "best actor" award in the Ankara Film Festival and the "best supporting actor" in the Sadri Alisik Awards. In 2005, Tekindor starred in Çagan Irmak's film "Babam ve Oglum" (My Father and My Son) and received the "best actor" award in both the 13th ÇASOD Awards and the 27th SIYAD Turkish Film Awards. His monologue in the middle of the street near the end of the movie, which was shot in only one take, is considered to be one of the most powerful, heartbreaking and unforgettable scenes/performances in Turkish film history. In 2008 working again with director Çagan Irmak in the film "Ulak" (The Messenger) brought him the "best male film actor" award in the 2008 Ismail Dümbüllü Awards. In 2009, he was awarded "best actor" by TÜRSAK. Despite his successful career and recognition he always keeps a low profile with no celebrity behavior. He stays away from the spot lights and avoids any self promoting action, focusing only on his work. - Actor
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Theater, film and TV series actor. Graduated from Hacettepe University Archeology and Art History Department. The actor , who has worked in many jobs since her primary school years, has worked as a shoe shiner, tea maker and waitress. His interest in theater started in 1980. He took part in a play prepared for the centennial of Atatürk's birth at a public education center in Denizli. In 1984, he won the Department of Archeology and Art History at Hacettepe University and therefore moved to Ankara. In the same year he started university, he resumed theater in an art house in Ankara. The actor who graduated from the department he studied does not choose a profession related to the department he studied in the future. Tanriögen, who is more interested in acting, joins a tour that will travel all over Turkey after university. The actor , who toured many cities of Turkey for about 15 years, took the role of Kiz Naci in the 1996 film Eskiya, starring Sener Sen and Ugur Yücel, by Yavuz Turgul. The following year, he played Saldiray in Bir Demet Tiyatro, which will occupy a great place in his career and will never be forgotten.
In 1998, he appeared in the movie Yara.
At the same time, he started performing one-man shows in 1999. He works with Vedat Özdemiroglu in these one-man shows. He gets the support of Özdemiroglu's pen in the play, whose story he wrote himself. However, due to the difficult conditions of the period and the election eve, these demonstrations would not last long. In addition to acting in theater, he has acted in many movies and TV series. He was deemed worthy of many awards for his successful acting.
Settar Tanriogen has recently mentioned his name in the movie Asiklar Bayrami, which was broadcast on Netflix.- Actress
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Aysen Gruda (born 22 August 1944 in Istanbul) is a Turkish actress and comedian. Aysen Gruda was born in Istanbul. Her sisters Ayben and Ayten would also go on to become actors. Aysen Gruda appeared in several musicals such as "Mum Söndü", "Deve Kusu Kabare", "Hababam Sinifi Müzikali", "Yedi Kocali Hürmüz". Her role in the sketch Her Domates Güzeli Nahide Serbet on television, gained her the nickname "Domates Güzeli". She appeared in over 100 films including classics such as Tosun Pasha (1976), The Foster Brothers (1976), Gülen Gözler, Saban, Son of Saban (1977), The Chaos Class Is on Vacation (1977), The Chaos Class: Bye Bye (1981) and Happy Days (1978).- Actor
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Erol Günaydin was born on 16 April 1933 in Akçaabat, Trabzon, Turkey. He was an actor and writer, known for Güzel Bir Gün Için (1965), Yilmayan Seytan (1972) and Cennet Mahallesi (2004). He was married to Günes Günaydin. He died on 15 October 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.- Altan Erkekli is a Turkish actor. He is known for his roles in numerous stage productions, films, and television series.
Erkekli began his acting career in the early 1980s. He has since appeared in a wide range of roles, from comedic to dramatic. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films Polizei (1988), Yengeç Sezonu (1999), and Vizontele (2001). He has also won several awards for his acting, including the Sadri Alisik Award for Best Actor in 1999 and the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival Best Actor Award in 2001.
Erkekli is a versatile and talented actor who has made a significant contribution to Turkish cinema and television. He is one of the most respected actors in Turkey, and his work has been praised by critics and audiences alike.