My Best Turkish Actors

1. Haluk Bilginer

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...

2. Sevket Altug

Actor | Süper Baba

Sevket Altug was born on March 13, 1943 in Balikesir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Süper Baba (1993), Saban, Son of Saban (1977) and The Chaos Class Is Waking Up (1976).

3. Ilker Aksum

Actor | Yedinci Kogustaki Mucize

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. ...

4. Fatih Al

Actor | Daire

Fatih Al was born 12 September 1976 in Ankara. He graduated from Ankara University's School of Language and History - Geography with a degree in theatre studies. Later, Al worked in city theater's and then acted in movies and television series. He made his television debut in 2003 with a role in ...

5. Taner Birsel

Actor | Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da

Taner Birsel, born in 1959 in Akhisar in the province of Manisa, Turkey, first studied Journalism and Public Relations between 1976-1980. Then he went on to study Performing Arts at the Conservatory of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, from 1981 to 1985. He has been an actor at the ...

6. Mehmet Ali Nuroglu

Actor | Sen Anlat Karadeniz

Mehmet Ali Nuroglu was born on September 7, 1979 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Sen Anlat Karadeniz (2018), Winter Sleep (2014) and Guvercin (2019).

7. Muhammet Uzuner

Actor | Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da

Muhammet Uzuner was born on June 30, 1965 in Samsun, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011), Halef (2018) and Tas (2017).

8. Musa Uzunlar

Actor | Poyraz Karayel

He is originally from Kemerhisar, Nigde. He graduated from Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory Theatre Department in 1985 and started working in State Theatres.

He worked as an actor and director in Bursa, Ankara and Istanbul State Theatres. In addition to his managerial duties at the State ...

9. Firat Tanis

Actor | Kulüp

In 1998 he was graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory Theater Department. Between 1998 - 2001 he acted in the plays for Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality City Theaters such as Peace of Aristophanes, Romeo and Juliet of William Shakespeare, Woytzeck of Georg Büchner and Herkes Ayni ...

10. Nadir Saribacak

Actor | Sarmasik

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 ...

11. Çetin Tekindor

Actor | Babam ve Oglum

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 ...

12. Erdal Besikçioglu

Actor | Behzat Ç.: Seni Kalbime Gömdüm

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...

13. Mehmet Aslantug

Actor | Sicak Saatler

Mehmet Aslantug was born on September 25, 1961 in Samsun, Turkey. He is an actor and director, known for Sicak Saatler (1998), Yalanci (1994) and Askin Ikinci Yarisi (2010). He has been married to Arzum Onan since August 1, 1996. They have one child.

14. Mahir Günsiray

Actor | Oglum oglum

Mahir Günsiray was born on August 10, 1960 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Oglum oglum (1965), Kaybolan Yillar (2006) and Split (1999).

15. Caner Cindoruk

Actor | Kor

Caner Cindoruk was born on April 17, 1980 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor and producer, known for Ember (2016), Içerdekiler (2018) and Hanimin Çiftligi (2009).

16. Münir Can Cindoruk

Actor | Sicak Kafa

Münir Can Cindoruk was born on May 30, 1990 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Hot Skull (2022), About Dry Grasses (2023) and Brother's Keeper (2021).

17. Necip Memili

Actor | Karakomik Filmler: Kaçamak

Necip Memili was born on May 27, 1980 in Adana, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Karakomik Filmler: Kaçamak (2019), The Pit (2016) and Kaçma Birader (2016).

18. Erkan Petekkaya

Actor | Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki

Erkan Petekkaya (born 11 December 1970) is a Turkish actor. He has starred in several television drama series including Beyaz Gelincik (White Poppies) (2005-07), Sessiz Firtina (Silent Storm) (2007-08) Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki ("As Time Goes By") (2010-12), Dila Hanim (2012-14) and Paramparça (...

19. Talat Bulut

Actor | Melekler Evi

Talat Bulut was born on March 23, 1956 in Sarikamis, Kars, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Melekler Evi (2000), Abuzer Kadayif (2000) and Herseye Ragmen (1988).

20. Rutkay Aziz

Actor | Sis

Rutkay Aziz was born on May 16, 1947 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Sis (1989), Kurtulus (1994) and Yol Ayrimi (2017).

21. Rüstü Asyali

Actor | Ben Bir Garip Keloglanim

Rüstü Asyali, one of Turkey's most important theater and cinema artists, was born on January 1, 1947 in Elazig. After getting acquainted with the theater during high school years, he started working at Ankara Radio in 1963. He stepped into professional acting as a State Theater artist in 1970. From...

22. Ali Düsenkalkar

Actor | Korkuyorum Anne

He was born in Nicosia in 1961. He was graduated from MimarSinan University State Conservatoire Drama School in 1983. He started acting in Istanbul State Theatre in 1983. He is still working in the same theatre as an actor and a director. He directed the following theatre plays: "Hosu'nun Utanci/ ...

23. Fikret Kuskan

Actor | Babam ve Oglum

He was born in 1965, Kuskan was graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory. Right after his graduation, he starred in various Film and TV projects. Along with tie International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and Istanbul/ Ankara Film Festivals. He was awarded for his Outstanding ...

24. Hakan Boyav

Actor | The International

Hakan Boyav was born on January 10, 1964 in Izmir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The International (2009), Payitaht Abdülhamid (2017) and At the Bar (2007).

25. Ege Aydan

Actor | Kurtulus

Ege Aydan was born on June 15, 1958 in Ankara, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Kurtulus (1994), Anadolu Leopari (2021) and A Small September Affair (2014).

26. Selçuk Yöntem

Actor | Devrim Arabalari

Selçuk Yöntem was born on July 13, 1953 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Cars of the Revolution (2008), Block C (1994) and The Valley of the Wolves (2003).

27. Haki Biçici

Actor | A Guide to Living for the Dead

Haki Biçici was born on June 11, 1981 in Ankara, Turkey. He is an actor and director, known for A Guide to Living for the Dead (2023), Iyi Bir Aile Degiliz (2024) and Hot Skull (2022). He has been married to Derya Karadas since May 22, 2016.

28. Tayfun Eraslan

Actor | Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak

Tayfun Eraslan is known for Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak (2006), Three Sisters (2022) and Flames of Fate (2020).

29. Halil Ergün

Actor | Yaprak Dökümü

Halil Ergün was born on September 8, 1946 in Iznik, Bursa, Turkey. He is an actor and writer, known for Yaprak Dökümü (2006), Böcek (1995) and Mum Kokulu Kadinlar (1996).

30. Ihsan Devrim

Actor | Bir Bey'in Oglu

Ihsan Devrim was born in 1914 in Istanbul, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Bir Bey'in Oglu (1988), Metres (1983) and Sahane Evlilik (1989). He died on January 6, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey.

31. Ismet Ay

Actor | Seni seviyorum Rosa

Ismet Ay was born on December 28, 1924 in Sile, Istanbul, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Rosa, I Love You (1992), Renkli Dünya (1980) and Losers of the Dark City (2000). He died on October 7, 2004 in Istanbul, Turkey.

32. Arif Piskin

Actor | Zaferin Rengi

Arif Piskin was born on November 30, 1970 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Color of Victory (2024), Dip (2018) and Gece Sesleri (2008).

33. Aras Bulut Iynemli

Actor | Çukur

Aras Bulut Iynemli is a Turkish actor. Iynemli has won numerous accolades for his acting since the beginning of his career. He is best known for his performances in the television series Oyle Bir Gecer Zaman ki (English: As Time Goes by), Muhtesem Yuzyil (English: Magnificent Century), Maral, ...

34. Sercan Badur

Actor | Güllerin Savasi

Sercan Badur is an award-winning actor and drama acting coach, known for his outstanding contributions to the performing arts. He completed the Theatre Education Program at Istanbul's Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, a renowned drama acting school in Turkey.

Sercan's talent has earned him ...

35. Ergun Uçucu

Actor | Namuslu

Ergun Uçucu was born on January 31, 1940. He was an actor and producer, known for The Honest One (1984), Iffet (1982) and Aile Kadini (1984). He died on June 14, 2019.

36. Ercan Yazgan

Actor | Durusma

Ercan Yazgan was born on April 4, 1946 in Sinop, Turkey. He was an actor and producer, known for Durusma (1999), Sarmas Dolas (1977) and Telling Tales (2015). He died on March 8, 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey.

37. Mehmet Akan

Music_department | Kesanli Ali Destani

Mehmet Akan was born on December 5, 1939 in Birecik, Sanliurfa, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Kesanli Ali Destani (1964), Teyzem (1986) and Asiye Nasil Kurtulur (1986). He was married to Alev Akan. He died on July 8, 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey.

38. Müslüm Gürses

Soundtrack | Poyraz Karayel

Müslüm Gürses was born on May 7, 1953 in Sanliurfa, Turkey. He was an actor and composer, known for For My Son (2015), Love Likes Coincidences (2011) and Kolpaçino (2009). He was married to Muhterem Nur. He died on March 3, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.

39. Eray Özbal

Assistant_director | Sari Mercedes

Eray Özbal was born in 1957 in Gaziantep, Turkey. He is an actor and assistant director, known for The Yellow Mercedes (1992), Davaci (1987) and At the Bar (2007).

40. Ugur Yücel

Director | Yazi Tura

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...

41. Mehmet Atay

Actor | Fatih

Mehmet Atay is known for Fatih (2018), Back Streets (2006) and Havada Bulut (2003).

42. Devrim Nas

Actor | Sis ve Gece

Devrim Nas was born on January 10, 1972. He is an actor, known for Sis ve Gece (2007), Doktorlar (2006) and Ikinci Bahar (1998).

43. Payidar Tüfekçioglu

Actor | Kurtlar Vadisi: Pusu

Tüfekcioglu graduated from the Theater Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. After his conservatory education, he started to work at the State Theatres.

He worked at Bursa State Theater, Antalya State Theater and Istanbul State Theater and retired from Istanbul State Theater in 2009.

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44. Özden Özgürdal

Actor | Arka Sokaklar

Özden Özgürdal was born on April 15, 1965 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Back Streets (2006), Gönül Sultanlari: Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi - Hüdayi Yolu (1993) and Bitirimler Sinifi (1975). He has been married to Ayse Erbulak since 2015. They have one child.

45. Kutay Köktürk

Actor | Kurtulus

Kutay Köktürk was born in 1948. He is an actor and writer, known for Kurtulus (1994), Bana Sans Dile (2001) and Fasulye (2000).

46. Kerem Alisik

Actor | Bir Zamanlar Çukurova

Kerem Alisik (born 5 June 1960) is a Turkish actor and television presenters. He is the only son of famous actors of Turkish cinema Sadri Alisik and Çolpan Ilhan. Between 1988-1992, he was married to actress Sibel Turnagöl. He has appeared in many Turkish series and movies. He is known for his ...

47. Ragip Savas

Actor | Kurtlar Vadisi: Pusu

Ragip Savas was born on October 24, 1966 in Izmit, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Valley of the Wolves: Ambush (2007), Neredesin Firuze (2004) and Ben Bu Cihana Sigmazam (2022). He has been married to Fadime Sezer since September 25, 2005.

48. Mehmet Çepiç

Actor | Berivan

Mehmet Çepiç was born on February 8, 1962 in Ankara, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Berivan (2002), Sicak Saatler (1998) and Intikam Oyunlari (2023).

49. Onur Ünsal

Actor | Devrim Arabalari

Onur Ünsal was born in Izmir in 1985. He decided early on to make a career of acting and is now into his third year at the Drama Department of Istanbul University's Conservatoire. He has performed in a number of stage productions, most recently with Oyun Atölyesi, the theatre company founded by ...

50. Metin Akdülger

Actor | Medcezir

Metin Akdulger is Turkish actor. He was born on April 10, 1988, in Bursa, Turkey. His family is of Turkish descent who immigrated from Thessaloniki and Skopje. Also, Other part of his family is Yugoslav immigrants. He studied International Relations at Koc University, Istanbul. Since his study life...

51. Mete Horozoglu

Actor | Nefes: Vatan Sagolsun

Mete Horozoglu was born on October 11, 1975 in Ankara, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Nefes: Vatan Sagolsun (2009), Kayip (2013) and Takim: Vatan Sana Canim Feda (2011).

52. Civan Canova

Actor | Eve Dönüs

Civan Canova was born on June 28, 1955 in Ankara, Turkey. He was an actor and writer, known for Eve Dönüs (2006), What Is Fatmagul's Fault? (2010) and The Gift (2019). He was married to Açelya Akkoyun. He died on August 20, 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey.

53. Gün Koper

Actor | Ask ve Devrim

Gün Koper was born on July 9, 1986 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Love and Revolution (2011), Dip (2018) and 61 Days (2016).

54. Yagiz Can Konyali

Actor | Takim: Mahalle Askina!

Yagiz Can Konyali was born on September 20, 1991 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Takim: Mahalle Askina! (2015), Av: The Hunt (2020) and Ates (2016).

55. Orhan Alkaya

Actor | Seni Seviyorum

Orhan Alkaya was born on February 5, 1958 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Seni Seviyorum (1983), Yüregine Sor (2010) and Sari Tebessüm (1993).

56. Renan Bilek

Actor | Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki

Renan Bilek was born on October 6, 1968 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Time Goes By (2010), Pocket Hercules: Naim Süleymanoglu (2019) and Yesil Deniz (2014).

57. Emre Yetim

Actor | Nefes: Vatan Sagolsun

Emre Yetim was born on November 11, 1986 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Nefes: Vatan Sagolsun (2009), Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) and Av: The Hunt (2020).

58. Baran Akbulut

Actor | Kuzgun

He graduated from Anadolu University State Conservatory Theater Department and completed his education life. His first acting experience was known as the driver 'Besir' in the 'Ask-i Memnu' series, which was adapted into a movie by Halid Ziya Usakligil. Baran Akbulut, who has appeared in many TV ...

59. Levent Üzümcü

Actor | Abimm

Levent Üzümcü was born on July 6, 1972 in Izmir, Turkey. He is an actor, known for Abimm (2009), Not Knowing (2019) and Acayip Hikayeler (2012). He has been married to Ebru Üzümcü since February 17, 1997. They have two children.

60. Kerem Atabeyoglu

Actor | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

Kerem Atabeyoglu was born on February 9, 1968 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an actor, known for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992), Eastern Plays (2009) and Marasli (2021).

61. Özkan Ugur

Actor | G.O.R.A.

Raif Özkan Ugur (born October 17, 1953 in Istanbul) is a Turkish pop musician, member of the renowned band Mazhar-Fuat-Özkan and an actor.

He was born as the 5th child of his family. He graduated Resat Nuri Güntekin Primary School where he met and started playing mandolin. Afterwards, while he was ...

62. Kemal Sunal

Actor | Saban Oglu Saban

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 ...

63. Münir Özkul

Actor | Hababam Sinifi Dokuz Doguruyor

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 ...

64. Halit Akçatepe

Actor | Süt Kardesler

Halit Akcatepe was a Turkish actor. Akcatepe was born in Üsküdar in 1938, the son of Sitki Akcatepe. In 1943, he made his debut in the film "Dertli Pinar" at the age of 5 and made more appearances in other films in some child roles. Akcatepe completed his studies in Saint Benoit French High School....

65. Zeki Alasya

Actor | Sivri Akillilar

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...

66. Metin Akpinar

Director | Nese-i Muhabbet

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 ...

67. Savas Yurttas

Actor | Bebek

Savas Yurttas was born in 1944 in Pinarbasi, Kayseri, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Bebek (1980), The Yellow Mercedes (1992) and Asiye Nasil Kurtulur (1986). He died on April 8, 2002 in Ankara, Turkey.

68. Ferdi Tayfur

Actor | Içimde Bir His Var

He is a Turkish Arabesque music singer. He was born in Adana in 1945. His name was given by his father after inspired from a famous theatre artist "Ferdi Tayur". After his father was murdered, he started a new school. At the same age he worked in a farm. But he left his country with a passion to be...

69. Erol Tas

Actor | Yilmayan Seytan

Erol Tas was born on February 28, 1928 in Karaköse, Erzurum, Turkey. He was an actor, known for Yilmayan Seytan (1972), Diyet (1974) and Ince Cumali (1967). He died on November 8, 1998 in Istanbul, Turkey.

70. Hüseyin Peyda

Director | Onu Kötü Vurdular

Hüseyin Peyda was born in 1919 in Sanliurfa, Turkey. He was an actor and director, known for Onu Kötü Vurdular (1977), Bu nasil ask (1953) and Cibil (1977). He died on July 31, 1990 in Istanbul, Turkey.

71. Sümer Tilmaç

Actor | Son

Sümer Tilmaç was born on July 15, 1948 in Malatya, Turkey. He was an actor and director, known for Son (2002), Kurtulus (1994) and Japon Isi (1987). He was married to Hatice Melek. He died on June 12, 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.