Turkish actors born in 1958
Here are 8 famous actors from Turkey were born in 1958:
Tayfun Bademsoy
Tayfun Bademsoy (October 14, 1958 Mersin-) is a Turkish actor, television director and voice actor.
Tayfun Bademsoy graduated from the Bochum Drama School before moving to Berlin, where he worked at various theaters including the Berliner Ensemble, Schiller Theater and Volksbühne. He also worked as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous films and TV shows. Bademsoy has appeared in over 200 films and TV productions, including Run Lola Run, In the Fade, and Dark. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Bademsoy has also directed several episodes of popular German TV shows such as Tatort and Polizeiruf 110. He is one of the most recognized Turkish actors in Germany and has received numerous accolades for his work, including the Order of Merit of Berlin.
Bademsoy was born in Mersin, Turkey but his family moved to Germany when he was a child. He grew up in the Ruhr area of Germany and began pursuing his passion for acting at a young age. In addition to his work in film and TV, Bademsoy has also acted on stage and has been praised for his performances in productions of plays such as Antigone and Hamlet.
Apart from his career in the entertainment industry, Bademsoy is also involved in social causes and has been a vocal advocate for refugee and immigrant rights in Germany. He has worked with various organizations to help create opportunities for refugees and to promote cultural understanding.
Bademsoy continues to be a prominent figure in the German entertainment industry and is admired for his talent, versatility, and commitment to social issues.
Erkan Can
Erkan Can (November 1, 1958 Bursa-) is a Turkish actor. His child is called Deniz Can.
Erkan Can started his acting career in the 1980s and has become one of the most prominent actors of Turkish cinema and television. He has appeared in numerous films, TV series, and theater productions, and has won critical acclaim and various awards for his performances.
Some of his most notable film works include "Eşkiya" (The Bandit), "Berlin in Berlin", "Beynelmilel", and "Mavi Sürgün" (Blue Exile). In terms of television, he is best known for his roles in popular series like "Kuzey Güney", "Karadayı", "Şahsiyet", and "Kırmızı Oda".
Aside from his successful acting career, Erkan Can is also known for his activism in favor of animal rights. He has been a vocal supporter of organizations and campaigns aimed at protecting animals and raising awareness about cruelty against them.
Erkan Can was born in Bursa and raised in Istanbul. He studied engineering at Istanbul Technical University but later decided to pursue a career in acting. He started his acting career at the Istanbul City Theater in the 1980s and gained popularity with his role in the TV series "Yaprak Dökümü". He continued to appear in various TV series and films throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
In addition to his acting career, Erkan Can has also directed several films including "Lal" and "Aziz Ayşe". He has also written screenplays for films such as "Tatlı Hayat" (Sweet Life) and "Eşkiya" (The Bandit).
Erkan Can's activism for animal rights has led him to become a strong advocate for animal welfare in Turkey. He has been involved in campaigns against animal abuse and has supported organizations that rescue and care for animals in need. He has also been a spokesperson for animal rights in the media, using his fame to bring attention to the issue.
Erkan Can has been married twice and has two children. His daughter, Deniz Can, is also an actress who has appeared in several TV series and films.
Haldun Boysan
Haldun Boysan (July 6, 1958 Ankara-) is a Turkish actor and voice actor.
Born in Ankara, Turkey in 1958, Haldun Boysan first gained prominence as an actor in both film and television in the 1980s. He has since become a renowned character actor in Turkish cinema, appearing in over 50 films and numerous TV dramas.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Boysan is also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to a variety of animated series and films. He's perhaps best known for his voice work as the character Shrek in the Turkish dub of the popular Dreamworks film franchise.
Boysan has won several awards throughout his career, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival for his role in the 2006 film "Summer Book". He continues to be one of Turkey's most respected and sought-after actors.
Boysan started his acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in theater productions in Ankara. He later moved to Istanbul to pursue his acting career and made his film debut in the 1983 film "The Road". His breakout role came in the 1989 film "Kuyucaklı Yusuf", which earned him critical acclaim and established him as a leading actor in Turkish cinema.
He has since appeared in numerous acclaimed films such as "The Abortion" (1996), "The Bandit" (1996), and "The Waterfall" (2001). Boysan has also had a successful career on television, appearing in popular series such as "Kurtlar Vadisi" (Valley of the Wolves) and "Avrupa Yakası" (European Side).
In addition to his acting career, Boysan is also an accomplished painter and has exhibited his artwork in several galleries. He is also a writer, having published a collection of short stories and a novel.
Boysan is known for his social activism, particularly for his work on environmental issues. He is a supporter of the World Wildlife Fund and has been involved in campaigns to protect endangered species in Turkey.
Ege Aydan
Ege Aydan (June 15, 1958 Ankara-) is a Turkish actor and theatre director.
He has appeared in numerous Turkish television series and films, including "Yaprak Dökümü," "Muhteşem Yüzyıl," and "Yaşamın Kıyısında." In addition to his acting career, Aydan is also a respected theatre director, having directed productions for theaters such as İstanbul Şehir Tiyatroları and Bursa Devlet Tiyatrosu. He has received several awards for his work in both acting and directing, including Best Supporting Actor at the Sadri Alışık Theatre and Cinema Awards in 2015. Aydan is married to fellow actress Şebnem Hassanisoughi with whom he has two children.
Born in Ankara, Turkey, Ege Aydan graduated from Hacettepe University's Ankara State Conservatory in 1982. Following his graduation, he began his career as a theatre actor and director, working with various theatre companies across Turkey. Aydan made his film debut in 1988 with the film "Yaban Gülü," and has since gone on to appear in over 50 films and television series.
Aside from his successful acting career, Aydan is also an accomplished theatre director. He has directed productions of plays by renowned playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and Eugene Ionesco. In recognition of his contributions to the theatre industry, Aydan has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Afife Theatre Awards.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Aydan is an outspoken activist for various social causes. He has been particularly vocal about environmental issues and has been actively involved in promoting sustainable living practices.
Today, Ege Aydan continues to work in the entertainment industry, with several upcoming film and television projects in the pipeline. He remains one of Turkey's most respected actors and theatre directors, and is widely regarded as a cultural icon in his home country.
Mazlum Çimen
Mazlum Çimen (June 18, 1958 Elbistan-) otherwise known as Mazlum Cimen is a Turkish musician, ballet dancer, actor, film score composer and singer. He has one child, Saki Çimen.
Mazlum Cimen was born in Elbistan, a city located in the Kahramanmaraş Province of Turkey. He started his career in the arts as a ballet dancer, studying at the State Conservatory of Ankara. He later became a musician, specializing in the traditional music of Turkey. He has released numerous albums over the years, both as a solo artist and as a member of various musical groups.
In addition to his work in music, Cimen has also acted in several films and television shows. He is perhaps best known for his role in the 1991 film "Yolcu," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cimen has also composed music for films, including the 2007 drama "Son of the Sun," which was directed by Mustafa Kara.
Throughout his career, Mazlum Cimen has earned numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the arts in Turkey, including the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award in 2018.
In addition to his accomplishments in the arts, Mazlum Cimen is also known for his activism. He is an advocate for the rights of the Kurdish people and has been vocal about the need for greater cultural and linguistic rights for Kurds in Turkey. He has also been involved in efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the region. In 2011, he was awarded the International Hrant Dink Award for his work promoting human rights and democracy in Turkey. Cimen is known for his powerful voice and unique style, and continues to perform and create music to this day.
Altan Gördüm
Altan Gördüm (December 1, 1958 Adana-) also known as Altan Gordum is a Turkish actor.
He started his career in theatre and later transitioned to television and film. Some of his notable works include the TV series "Beni Unutma" and "Karadayı" as well as the movies "Beynelmilel" and "Prensesin Uykusu". Altan Gördüm has won several awards throughout his career, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 17th Ankara International Film Festival for his role in the movie "Beynelmilel". He is known for his versatile acting skills and has played a variety of roles ranging from dramatic to comedic. In addition to acting, Altan Gördüm is also a director and has directed several episodes of the TV series "Karadayı".
Altan Gördüm was born on December 1, 1958, in Adana, Turkey. He showed a keen interest in performing arts from an early age and later pursued his passion by studying acting at Ankara State Conservatory. After completing his studies, Altan appeared in several popular stage productions, which helped him gain recognition and fame as an actor in the Turkish theater scene.
In 1988, Altan made his television debut with the series "Bizimkiler", which became an instant hit among the viewers. He then went on to star in various TV shows and movies, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the Turkish entertainment industry. His portrayal of the character "Tahsin Korludağ" in the series "Karadayı" garnered immense popularity and critical acclaim, proving his versatility as an actor.
Apart from acting, Altan Gördüm is also an accomplished director, having directed several episodes of the show "Karadayı" in which he starred. He has also served as a director for various theater productions.
In addition to his successful career in entertainment, Altan Gördüm is active in various social causes, including environmental conservation and animal welfare. He is a staunch advocate for the preservation of Turkey's cultural heritage and has been involved in several initiatives aimed at promoting cultural awareness.
Altan Gördüm's contributions to the Turkish entertainment industry have earned him numerous accolades and honors. He has won several awards, including the Golden Butterfly Award for his role in the series "Karadayı". His remarkable talent and dedication have made him a respected figure in the Turkish entertainment industry, and he continues to be one of the most sought-after actors in the industry.
Zühtü Erkan
Zühtü Erkan (June 27, 1958 Balıkesir-) is a Turkish actor and screenwriter.
He began his acting career in the mid-1980s with small roles in films and TV series. However, he gained nationwide recognition with his role in the popular TV series "Doktorlar" (Doctors) in the early 2000s. Throughout his career, he has worked on several successful TV series, films and plays both as an actor and screenwriter. He has won multiple awards for his work in the entertainment industry in Turkey, including the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the 18th Sadri Alışık Theater and Cinema Awards for his role in the film "Güzel Günler Göreceğiz" (We Will See Better Days). He is also a well-respected scriptwriter and has worked on several popular TV series including "Acı Hayat" (Bitter Life), "Hanımın Çiftliği" (Lady's Farm) and "Sessiz Fırtına" (Silent Storm).
Erkan is known for his versatile acting skills and has played a wide range of characters in various genres, including drama, comedy, and thriller. He is also a skilled writer and has been able to make a significant contribution to the Turkish film and television industry, especially in terms of character creation and dialogue writing. In addition to his work in theater and film, he is also involved in social and humanitarian issues in Turkey. He is recognized as an ambassador for the Turkish Kidney Foundation and actively supports various campaigns to raise awareness about organ donation.
Tuncay Toron
Tuncay Toron (July 25, 1958 Istanbul-) also known as Tuncay Torun or Torun Tuncay is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Istanbul University, Department of Economics. However, his passion for theatre and acting led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Torun made his acting debut in 1979 in the Turkish film, "Zamanın Kanunu". He later appeared in numerous films, television shows, and theatre productions throughout his career. Torun is best known for his roles in popular Turkish TV series such as "Perihan Abla", "Sıdıka", and "Turkan". He received critical acclaim for his performance in the film "Karanlıkta Uyananlar". Torun has also directed several theatre productions.
In addition to his acting and directing career, Tuncay Toron is a well-respected voice actor in Turkey. He has lent his voice to many popular animated characters in Turkish versions of international cartoons such as "Tom and Jerry" and "The Smurfs". Torun has also worked as a dubbing director for many TV shows and movies. He is known for his distinctive voice and ability to bring characters to life with his vocal skills. Alongside his entertainment career, Toron is actively involved in various charity and social responsibility projects. He is a member of the Turkish Red Crescent and has been involved in several humanitarian aid efforts. Torun is also a national Goodwill Ambassador for Turkey's Fight Against Leukemia Foundation.