Turkish actors born in 1980
Here are 22 famous actors from Turkey were born in 1980:
Şahan Gökbakar
Şahan Gökbakar (October 22, 1980 İzmir-) also known as Sahan Gökbakar or Sahan Gokbakar is a Turkish actor, screenwriter and comedian.
He gained widespread recognition with his leading role in the popular Turkish comedy film series "Recep İvedik", which began in 2008 and has become a cultural phenomenon in Turkey. Prior to his acting career, Gökbakar wrote sketches for various comedy shows and also worked as a radio host. He has starred in numerous other films and television series, often playing comedic roles. In addition to his work in entertainment, Gökbakar is also known for his philanthropy, particularly in the areas of education and animal welfare.
Arda Kural
Arda Kural (April 12, 1980 Yalova-) is a Turkish actor.
Kural graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory Theatre Department. He began his acting career in 2001 with the TV series "Hurrem Sultan" and became popular with his role in the series "Ezo Gelin". He has appeared in numerous TV series and films including "Oyle Bir Gecer Zaman ki", "Adi Mutluluk", and "Bir Nefes Yeter". Kural has won several awards for his performances, including Best Supporting Actor at the 21st Ankara International Film Festival for his role in the film "Soğuk". He is also an accomplished voice actor, lending his voice to Turkish dubbed versions of popular TV series and films. In addition to his acting career, Kural is an advocate for animal rights and has worked with several organizations to promote awareness and care for animals.
Öner Erkan
Öner Erkan (January 4, 1980 İzmir-) is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory Theater Department and started his career in 2002 with the play "Küçük Kareler" (Little Squares). Erkan gained popularity with his role in the TV series "Kuzey Güney" (North South) and "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (Magnificent Century). He has also starred in several films such as "Lal Gece" (Red Night), "Diğer Yarım" (My Other Half) and "Görümce" (Sister in Law). In addition to his acting career, Erkan is also known for his charitable work and has been actively involved in various social projects aimed at helping those in need.
Serdar Özer
Serdar Özer (January 21, 1980 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. Serdar Özer started his acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in various TV series and feature films in Turkey. He is known for his roles in the popular TV series "Kara Para Aşk" and "Arka Sokaklar". In addition to his acting career, Serdar Özer is also known for his work as a voice actor, having lent his voice to various characters in Turkish dubs of foreign films and TV series. He has won several awards for his performances, including a Best Actor award at the Istanbul International Short Film Festival for his role in the short film "Melodi". Serdar Özer is married and has two children.
Melih Görgün
Melih Görgün (September 29, 1980 Adana-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born and raised in Adana, Turkey, and later moved to Istanbul to pursue a career in acting. After completing his studies at the Istanbul University State Conservatory, he started to perform in various theater plays and gained critical acclaim for his performances.
Görgün made his TV debut in 2003 with the series "Yeditepe İstanbul" and has since appeared in numerous popular TV shows and movies in Turkey. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has portrayed a wide range of characters in different genres like drama, romance, and comedy.
Throughout his career, Görgün has been nominated for several awards and has won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 19th Sadri Alışık Awards for his performance in the TV series "Kocamın Ailesi".
Apart from acting, Görgün is also an active philanthropist and is involved in various social causes. He is known for his work with different charities and organizations promoting education and healthcare in Turkey.
Enes Mazak
Enes Mazak (July 28, 1980 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He began his career in the theater and made his screen debut in 2005. Mazak has since appeared in numerous Turkish TV series and films, earning critical acclaim for his performances. He is known for portraying complex and multi-layered characters with ease. Some of his popular roles include "Can" in "Karadayı", "Nizar" in "Muhteşem Yüzyıl Kösem", and "Sermet" in "Kuzgun". In addition to acting, Mazak is also a director and has directed several stage plays. He is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation in Turkey.
Ali Barışık
Ali Barışık (August 22, 1980 Istanbul-) also known as Ali Barisik is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Istanbul University with a degree in sociology. Barışık began his acting career in 2002 with the TV series "Zerda". Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV series and films such as "Çember", "Gökten Üç Elma Düştü", and "Türk Malı". He is also a stage actor and has performed in various plays, including "Tartuffe" and "Kösem Sultan". In addition to his acting career, Barışık is a writer and has published a book of short stories titled "Bize Uğramadan Geçme". He is known for his versatile acting skills and has won several awards for his performances.
Hemi Yeroham
Hemi Yeroham (January 2, 1980 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He began acting at the age of 15 at the Istanbul City Theaters. He then went on to study theater at Istanbul University and later received a scholarship to attend a masterclass at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. Yeroham has appeared in numerous Turkish films and TV series, including "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (Magnificent Century) and "Adını Sen Koy" (You Name It). He is known for his versatility as an actor, with roles ranging from intense dramas to comedies. Yeroham is also a philanthropist and is involved in various charitable organizations, particularly those that support children's health and education.
Sarp Akkaya
Sarp Akkaya (May 13, 1980 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Istanbul and graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. He started his acting career in 2003 with a small role in the TV series "Kinali Kar". He rose to prominence with his role in the TV series "Adini Feriha Koydum" in 2011. He has since appeared in numerous TV series and films, including "Kara Para Ask", "Cesur ve Guzel", and "Hekimoglu". He has won several awards for his acting, including Best Actor at the Istanbul Film Festival in 2011. Despite his success in acting, he is also passionate about music and has released several singles.
Burak Altay
Burak Altay (May 25, 1980 Rize-) is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory Theatre Department. Altay started his career in theatre and later went on to act in various Turkish television series and films. He is best known for his roles in the TV series "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" and "Diriliş: Ertuğrul". Altay has won various awards for his performances, including the Best Actor award at the 7th Boğaziçi Film Festival. In addition to his acting career, Altay is also a screenwriter and has written several scripts for television series. He is married and has two children. In his free time, Altay enjoys playing basketball and reading books.
Sarp Aydınoğlu
Sarp Aydınoğlu (September 1, 1980 Ankara-) also known as Sarp Aydinoglu is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Ankara, Turkey and grew up in Istanbul. Sarp Aydınoğlu attended Üsküdar American Academy and then went on to study at Marmara University's Faculty of Fine Arts. He started his acting career in 2005 with a role in the Turkish TV series "Mustafa Hamsici". He has since appeared in many popular TV shows including "Muhteşem Yüzyıl Kösem", "Filinta", and "Çukur". In addition to television, Aydınoğlu has also starred in films such as "Nuh Tepesi", "Nehir", and "Rüya". He has won numerous awards for his performances including the Best Actor Award at the 2020 Los Angeles Turkey Film Festival for his role in the film "Kar".
Alpa Gun
Alpa Gun (July 4, 1980 Berlin-) also known as Alper Sendilmen is a Turkish rapper and actor.
He was born and raised in Berlin, Germany and started his music career in the early 2000s. Alpa Gun gained widespread recognition with his debut album "Geladen und entsichert" (Loaded and Unlocked) released in 2007 which became a hit in the German rap scene. He has since released several successful albums and singles, collaborating with other well-known rappers in the industry.
Apart from music, Alpa Gun has also pursued acting, appearing in several films and television series in German and Turkish. In 2013, he played a lead role in the German drama film "Ein guter Sommer" (A Good Summer). He has also made appearances in the popular Turkish television series "Behzat Ç. Ankara Yaniyor" and "Yasak Elma".
Alpa Gun is known for his socially conscious lyrics and his strong stance against racism and discrimination. Beyond music and acting, he is also actively involved in advocating for equal rights and opportunities in his community.
Caner Cindoruk
Caner Cindoruk (January 1, 1980 Adana-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born and raised in Adana, Turkey. After completing his studies in fashion design and marketing, he decided to pursue a career in acting. Caner Cindoruk started his acting career with minor roles in TV series and films.
In 2004, he gained recognition with his role in the TV series "Serseri" and has since appeared in many popular Turkish TV series such as "Kavak Yelleri", "Muhteşem Yüzyıl", "Karadayı" and "Çukur". He has also acted in films such as "Yol Arkadaşım", "Arada", and "Uzun Hikaye".
In addition to acting, Caner Cindoruk is also interested in music and is an accomplished singer. He has released a number of singles and music videos.
Ilgaz Giritlioğlu
Ilgaz Giritlioğlu (September 1, 1980-) otherwise known as Ilgaz Giritlioglu is a Turkish actor and television producer.
He started his career in the entertainment industry as a child actor and later transitioned into producing popular Turkish television series. Some of his notable works as a producer include "Leyla ile Mecnun", "Ben de Özledim", and "Poyraz Karayel". In 2012, Giritlioğlu founded his own production company called "Surec Film" which has since produced successful shows such as "Fi", "Phi", and "Masumlar Apartmani". Despite his success as a producer, he still occasionally acts, and has appeared in several movies and TV series throughout his career. Outside of his professional work, Giritlioğlu is known for his philanthropic efforts and actively contributes to various charitable organizations.
Kaya Akkaya
Kaya Akkaya (May 13, 1980 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from the Theater Department of Istanbul University in 2002. After graduation, he started his acting career in various TV series and movies. He became popular with his role as Tugce in the TV series "Ezel." His other notable roles include Kudret in "Kayip Sehir," Kemal in "Karadayi," and Kuzgun in "Kuzgun." In addition to his acting career, he is also known for his humanitarian work. He founded the Kaya Akkaya Foundation in 2013 to support education, health, and social projects in Turkey. He has won several awards for his acting, including the Best Actor Award at the Istanbul International Film Festival in 2013 for his role in the movie "Mavi Dalga."
Okan Çabalar
Okan Çabalar (August 11, 1980 İzmir-) is a Turkish actor.
He started his career in 2007 with the TV series "Parmaklıklar Ardında" and gained popularity with his performance in the TV series "Lale Devri" in which he played the character of Güven Şahin. Okan Çabalar has acted in various other TV series and movies, including "Güneşi Beklerken," "Kaçak Gelinler," and "Yalaza." In addition to acting, Okan Çabalar is also a theater director and has directed several stage plays. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Cemil Büyükdöğerli
Cemil Büyükdöğerli (December 24, 1980 Istanbul-) otherwise known as Cemil Büyükdögerli or Cemil Buyukdogerli is a Turkish actor.
He completed his primary and secondary education in Istanbul and graduated from the Theater Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. He began his acting career in 2002 and has since appeared in numerous TV series, films and theater plays. Some of his notable works include "Karayilan", "Sonsuz Ask", "Gonul Isleri" and "Muhtesem Yuzyil: Kosem". In addition to acting, he has also worked as a voice actor and lent his voice to several characters in animated movies and TV series. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has won critical acclaim for his performances in various productions.
Volkan Cal
Volkan Cal (December 29, 1980 Ankara-) is a Turkish actor.
He is best known for his role as Arda in the Turkish TV series "Ezel" (2009-2011). Cal studied theater at Hacettepe University State Conservatory and began his acting career in 2000. He has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including "Çember" (2005), "Gülbeyaz" (2010), and "Dolunay" (2017). In addition to acting, Cal is also a skilled painter and musician. He released his first single "Hadi Gel" in 2018, followed by "Beni Aşka İnandır" in 2019.
Necip Memili
Necip Memili (May 27, 1980 Edirne-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Edirne, Turkey on May 27, 1980. Memili started his acting career in 2001 in the theatre. He made his television debut in 2003 and starred in various television series including "Karayilan", "Asi", and "Muhtesem Yuzyil". Memili gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of the character Yamac in the popular Turkish TV drama "Cukur". He has also appeared in films such as "Babam ve Oglum" and "Cingoz Recai". In addition to his acting career, Memili is also a trained opera singer and has performed in various productions. He is considered as one of the most promising actors in Turkish entertainment industry due to his versatility and talent.
Serkan Genç
Serkan Genç (July 2, 1980 Antakya-) also known as Serkan Genc is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory Theatre Department. After his education, he worked in various theatres and productions before transitioning to television and film. His breakout role was in the popular Turkish TV series "Kuzey Güney" where he played the character of Guney. Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies such as "Gönül İşleri", "Paramparça", and "Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz". In addition to his acting career, he is also a voice actor who has dubbed characters in both Turkish and English versions of popular movies such as "Justice League" and "The Lion King". Serkan Genc is known for his versatile acting skills and has become a well-respected figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Kanbolat Görkem Arslan
Kanbolat Görkem Arslan (November 4, 1980 Düzce-) also known as Kanbolat Gorkem Arslan is a Turkish actor.
He studied theatre at Ankara University and later started his acting career with minor roles in TV series and films. He gained wider popularity with his role as Osman in the TV series "Yabancı Damat" (The Foreign Groom) and as Cemal in "Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu" (Valley of the Wolves: Ambush).
Arslan has acted in numerous feature films such as "Güz Sancısı" (Pains of Autumn), "Yıldızların Altında" (Under the Stars), and "Organize İşler 2: Sazan Sarmalı" (Magic Carpet Ride 2: Spiral Fish). He has also starred in many successful TV series such as "Ah Kalbim" (Oh My Heart), "Yunus Emre: Aşkın Yolculuğu" (Yunus Emre: The Journey of Love), and "Akıncı" (The Raider).
Aside from his acting career, Arslan is also a member of the Turkish National Taekwondo Team and has won several medals in national and international competitions.
Evren Bingol
Evren Bingol (September 26, 1980 Ankara-) a.k.a. Evren Bingöl is a Turkish actor.
He studied theatre at Hacettepe University in Ankara before pursuing a career in acting. He made his acting debut in 2004 with a role in the Turkish TV series "Alacakaranlık" (Twilight). Since then, he has appeared in numerous popular TV series and films in Turkey, including "Sırlar Dünyası" (World of Secrets), "Kurtlar Vadisi: Pusu" (Valley of the Wolves: Ambush), and "Kanal-i-zasyon" (Channel-i-zation). He has won critical acclaim for his performances in various roles, including his portrayal of a soldier in the war drama "Çanakkale 1915". In addition to his work in TV and film, Bingol is also a skilled stage actor, having appeared in numerous theatrical productions throughout Turkey.