Turkish actors born in 1946
Here are 11 famous actors from Turkey were born in 1946:
Coşkun Göğen
Coşkun Göğen (June 5, 1946 Antalya-) a.k.a. Hippi Coskun, Coskun Akan, Hipi Coskun, Coskun or Coskun Gögen is a Turkish actor.
He started his acting career in 1968 with the movie "Salak Milyoner". He appeared in more than 400 movies, TV shows, and theater plays throughout his career. Some of his notable works include "Hababam Sınıfı Uyanıyor", "Tosun Paşa", "Dadı", "Sıdıka", and "Züğürt Ağa".
Apart from acting, Göğen is also a musician and a writer. He released his first music album in 1982, and has authored several books including "Hippi Coskun'un Gitar Metodu" and "Hippi Coskun Sözleri". In addition to his artistic career, he has also been involved in politics and served as a member of the Antalya City Council for a period of time.
Ercan Yazgan
Ercan Yazgan (April 4, 1946 Sinop-) is a Turkish actor.
Ercan Yazgan began his career in the 1970s and has appeared in more than 100 films and TV shows. He is known for his versatile acting skills and can play both comic and serious roles with ease. In addition to acting, Yazgan is also a skilled musician and has released several albums of Turkish folk songs. He has won numerous awards for his performances, including several Best Actor awards at international film festivals. Outside of his acting career, Yazgan is also actively involved in charity work, supporting organizations that help disadvantaged children and those with disabilities.
Halil Ergün
Halil Ergün (September 8, 1946 İznik-) also known as Halil Ergun or Halil İbrahim is a Turkish actor and screenwriter.
He graduated from Ankara State Conservatory, in 1971, and joined the Ankara State Theater. After his successful stage career, he started acting in films in the late 1970s. Ergün has acted in numerous films, TV series, and theater plays throughout his career. He is best known for his role as "Tahsin Baba" in the TV series "Süper Baba" which was aired in the late 1990s. In addition to his successful acting career, Ergün has directed and written several screenplays for TV series and films. In 2004, he was awarded the Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Beynelmilel". Halil Ergün is also a member of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) and has been actively involved in environmental and urban planning issues.
Mustafa Alabora
Mustafa Alabora (March 16, 1946 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor. He has one child, Memet Ali Alabora.
Mustafa Alabora is the son of a Turkish mother and a Syrian father. He graduated from the State Conservatory of Istanbul University in theater studies. Alabora started his acting career in the late 70s in Turkey's prominent theatrical and cinematic productions. He became well-known for his roles in television series and movies such as "Sana Mecburum", "Süper Baba", and "Kaybedenler Kulübü".
Aside from his acting career, Alabora is also an activist and a director. He co-founded the theater group "Garajistanbul" and directed many plays such as "Amerikalılar", "İsimsizler", and "Palyaço". Alabora has been involved in various social and political causes, including human rights issues, and has spoken out against government censorship and oppression in Turkey. His activism has led to him being arrested and detained several times.
In 2013, Alabora gained international attention when he became a target of government censorship. His play "Mi Minor" was canceled due to its critical content and the government's crackdown on protests in Gezi Park. Alabora's personal details were also leaked on social media, exposing him to threats and danger.
Despite the risks, Alabora continues to speak out against injustice and use his art as a form of resistance. He has won numerous awards for his contributions to Turkish theater and cinema, including the prestigious "Golden Orange Life Achievement Award".
Timur Selçuk
Timur Selçuk (July 2, 1946 Istanbul-) also known as Timur Selcuk or Selçuk, Timur is a Turkish film score composer, actor, singer, pianist, conductor and composer. His children are called Hazal Selçuk and Mercan Selçuk.
Timur Selçuk has composed over 200 original film scores, as well as numerous theatre and television works. He has also recorded a number of popular albums as a singer and has performed in many concerts both at home in Turkey and abroad. Aside from his work as a musician, Selçuk has also acted in several Turkish films and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Selçuk holds degrees in both economics and musicology and has written several academic articles on the intersection between art and economics.
Cihan Ünal
Cihan Ünal (January 22, 1946 Kastamonu-) also known as Cihan Unal is a Turkish actor. He has two children, Yağmur Ünal and Irmak Ünal.
Cihan Ünal began his acting career in 1970, and has since appeared in over 150 films and TV series. He is known for his roles in popular Turkish dramas such as "Öyle Bir Geçer Zamanki" and "Aşk-ı Memnu". In addition to his acting career, he has also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to characters in Turkish dubs of popular films and TV shows. Throughout his career, Cihan Ünal has received numerous awards for his contributions to Turkish cinema and television, including the Sadri Alışık Culture and Arts Award and the Golden Orange Lifetime Achievement Award.
Savaş Eşici
Savaş Eşici (February 20, 1946 Ankara-) also known as Savas Esici is a Turkish film director, screenwriter and actor.
He started his career in the film industry as an actor, appearing in numerous films throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He later transitioned to directing, making his debut with the film "Pisi Pisi" in 1985.
Eşici is known for his work in Turkish cinema, directing more than 15 films over the course of his career. His films often tackle social and political issues, and he has been recognized for his contributions to Turkish cinema with several awards and nominations.
In addition to his work in film, Eşici has also directed popular television series such as "Sevda Tepesi" and "Aliye". He continues to be an active figure in the Turkish entertainment industry today.
Fedon
Fedon (August 19, 1946 Istanbul-) a.k.a. Fedon Kalyoncu is a Turkish actor. He has two children, Natali Kalyoncu and Theo Kalyoncu.
Fedon has been in the entertainment industry for over four decades and is considered one of Turkey's most prolific actors. He has appeared in numerous Turkish films and television shows, including "The Young Girls of Istanbul," "Flash Recruits," and "Baba." Fedon began his acting career in the 1970s in Turkey's golden age of cinema and quickly became a sought-after actor due to his strong performances and captivating presence on screen. In addition to his successful acting career, Fedon has also made a significant impact as a theater actor, having appeared in many productions both domestically and internationally. He has been nominated for and won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1988. Outside of acting, Fedon is an avid music lover and is known to play the guitar and sing in his free time.
Erdal Gülver
Erdal Gülver (April 2, 1946 Tarsus-) otherwise known as Erdal Gulver is a Turkish actor.
Erdal Gülver started his acting career in the 1970s with prominent roles in several TV shows and movies. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in the movies "Turist Ömer Uzay Yolu'nda" (1973) and "Polizei" (1977).
Apart from acting, Gülver has also worked as a voice actor, dubbing foreign films and TV shows into Turkish language. He has lent his voice for Turkish versions of popular shows like "Dragon Ball," "The Simpsons," and "Sesame Street."
Gülver continues to act in both movies and TV shows to this day and has become a beloved figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Hüseyin Akşen
Hüseyin Akşen (May 15, 1946 Adana-) also known as Hüseyin Aksen is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Adana, Turkey in 1946. Akşen started his acting career in the 1970s and has appeared in many Turkish films and television series since then. His most notable roles include "Baba" in the TV series "Yılan Hikayesi" and "The Chief" in the film "Çöpçüler Kralı". Akşen has won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for his role in the film "Çöpçüler Kralı" in 1977. He has also worked as a voice actor and lent his voice to many characters in Turkish dubs of foreign films and television series. In addition to his acting career, Akşen has also worked as a director and producer in Turkish theater.
Yıldırım Yanılmaz
Yıldırım Yanılmaz (January 18, 1946 Zonguldak-) a.k.a. Yildirim Yanilmaz is a Turkish film director, actor and screenwriter.
He was born in Zonguldak, a city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, on January 18, 1946. Yanılmaz began his career in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in several films and television series during the 1960s and 1970s. He then transitioned to directing in the 1980s and quickly gained recognition for his work.
Yanılmaz has directed over 30 films in his career, covering a range of genres including drama, comedy, and action. He is known for his collaborations with popular Turkish actors and actresses, such as Kemal Sunal, Şener Şen, and Müjde Ar.
In addition to his directing work, Yanılmaz has also written screenplays for many of his films. He has been honored with several awards throughout his career, including the Golden Orange Award for Best Director at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival.
Yanılmaz continues to be active in the film industry today, and his contributions have been influential in shaping Turkish cinema.