Turkish actors born in 1981
Here are 19 famous actors from Turkey were born in 1981:
Tolgahan Sayışman
Tolgahan Sayışman (December 17, 1981 Istanbul-) a.k.a. Tolgahan Sayisman or Turgut Tolgahan Sayışman is a Turkish model, supermodel and actor.
He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Yeditepe University before starting his career as a professional model. Sayışman has won numerous awards for his modeling, including Best Model of Turkey and World's Best Model in 2002. He has also appeared in many TV commercials and fashion shows.
Sayışman made his acting debut in the TV series "Beyaz Gelincik" in 2005 and has since starred in several popular Turkish TV shows and movies such as "Lale Devri", "Sonsuz Aşk", and "Tatlı İntikam". Sayışman is also a talented dancer and won the fourth season of the Turkish version of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2011.
Aside from his career in entertainment, Sayışman is also involved in various charitable activities such as raising awareness for organ donation and promoting education for underprivileged children. Overall, he is admired for his talent, philanthropy, and his overall contribution to the entertainment industry in Turkey.
Özgür Çevik
Özgür Çevik (May 27, 1981 Ankara-) also known as Ozgur Cevik is a Turkish actor and singer.
He first rose to fame in the early 2000s as a singer with his debut album "Sen Yarim İdun". Çevik has released several other albums throughout his career and has received numerous awards for his music.
In addition to his music career, Çevik has also acted in several popular Turkish television shows, including "Kuzey Güney", "Kara Sevda", and "Çarpışma". He has also appeared in several films, including "Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever 2" and "Bir Aşk İki Hayat".
Çevik is known for his powerful vocals and emotional performances, both in his music and acting. He has a large and devoted fan base in Turkey and has become a prominent figure in the country's entertainment industry.
Engin Akyürek
Engin Akyürek (October 12, 1981 Ankara-) also known as Engin Akyurek is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Ankara and grew up in Istanbul, where he received his primary and secondary education. After finishing high school, he studied at the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences at the University of Ankara. However, he decided to pursue a career in acting, and in 2004 he started attending acting classes at the Müjdat Gezen Art Center.
Engin Akyürek made his professional debut in the TV series "Bir Bulut Olsam" in 2009, which earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim. Since then, he has appeared in several successful TV dramas, including "Karadayı", "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?", and "Kara Para Aşk". His performances in these series have earned him several awards, including the Best Actor Award at the 18th Golden Lens Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards.
In addition to his work on TV, Engin Akyürek has also starred in several films, including "Sefirin Kızı" and "Bir Baba Hindu". He is known for his intense and emotional performances, and has become one of the most popular actors in Turkey.
Berk Hakman
Berk Hakman (August 14, 1981 Ankara-) is a Turkish actor.
He grew up in Ankara and after completing high school, he moved to Istanbul to pursue his passion for acting. He graduated from the Theater Department of Istanbul University State Conservatory in 2003. After graduation, he started his career in theaters and appeared in numerous plays.
Berk Hakman gained national fame with his performance in the Turkish TV series "Karadayı" which aired from 2012 to 2015. He won the Best Actor Award at the 16th Afife Theater Awards for his role in the play "Taziye".
Aside from his acting career, he is a martial arts enthusiast and practices Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is also a supporter of animal rights and has worked with various animal welfare organizations in Turkey.
Halim Ercan
Halim Ercan (July 10, 1981 İzmir-) is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, majoring in theatre. Ercan started his acting career with a minor role in the TV series "Asi". He is best known for his role as "Cengiz" in the TV series "Güllerin Savaşı". Ercan has also appeared in other popular Turkish TV series such as "Karadayı" and "Diriliş: Ertuğrul". In addition to his acting career, Ercan also works as a theatre actor and has performed in several theatre plays. He has won critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for several awards.
Mert Fırat
Mert Fırat (January 10, 1981 Ankara-) otherwise known as Mert Firat is a Turkish actor.
He started his acting career on stage before making his way to TV and film. Mert has received critical acclaim for his performances in numerous Turkish TV dramas, including "Ezel", "The End", and "The Valley of the Wolves". He has also appeared in several films, such as "The Mountain" and "Love Loves Coincidences". In addition to acting, Mert Firat is also known for his activism and has spoken out against social injustice and discrimination. He has been recognized for his charitable work and has received awards in acknowledgment of his contributions to Turkish society.
Volga Sorgu
Volga Sorgu (January 28, 1981 Tunceli-) a.k.a. Volga Sorgu Tekinoglu is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from the Istanbul University State Conservatory Theater Department. Sorgu began his acting career in 1999 with the movie "The Kingpin". Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and TV series, becoming one of the most sought-after actors in Turkey. Some of his most notable roles include "Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak", "Bir Istanbul Masali", "Sevgili Dunurum", and "Poyraz Karayel". In addition to his acting career, Sorgu is also a talented vocalist and released his first album in 2008. He has won several awards for his contributions to the Turkish entertainment industry, including the Golden Palm Award for Best Actor.
Sarp Apak
Sarp Apak (November 11, 1981 Diyarbakır-) is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Mimar Sinan University State Conservatory Theater Department. Apak made his debut in the film Tatil Kitabı in 2008. He is mostly known for his roles in the films Organize İşler (2019), Nasipse Adayız (2020) and Bayi Toplantısı (2019). In addition to his film career, he has also performed in various theater plays and TV series in Turkey. Apak is married and has one child.
Serhan Arslan
Serhan Arslan (January 15, 1981 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He first gained prominence in the mid-2000s with his role in the popular TV series "Pars Narkoteror". Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV shows and films, earning critical acclaim for his performances. Some of his notable works include "Elif", "Kaçak Gelinler", and "Hayat Şarkısı". In addition to his acting career, Arslan is also a successful businessman, owning several restaurants and bars in Istanbul. He is known for his charity work and involvement in various social causes.
Kerem Fırtına
Kerem Fırtına (September 23, 1981 Istanbul-) a.k.a. Kerem Firtina is a Turkish actor and casting director.
He was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. After graduating from Istanbul University's Faculty of Communications with a degree in Radio and Television, Fırtına began his career as a casting director. Some of the major projects he worked on include "The Mountain" and "Genco". He later transitioned into acting and made his debut on the big screen in the film "Issız Adam" in 2008.
Fırtına has since appeared in numerous TV series and films, including "Yaprak Dökümü", "Adanalı", "Beni Unutma", and "Kardeşim Benim". He has also been nominated for several awards throughout his career, winning the Best Supporting Actor award at the 5th International Bosphorus Film Festival for his role in the film "The Gulls". Fırtına is known for his natural talent and versatile acting skills, making him one of the most sought-after actors in Turkey.
Şahin Irmak
Şahin Irmak (September 29, 1981 İzmir-) a.k.a. Sahin Irmak is a Turkish actor.
In addition to his work as an actor, Şahin Irmak is also a screenwriter and director, having written and directed several critically acclaimed films in Turkey, including "Tamam mıyız?" and "Vezir Parmağı". He began his career as an actor in the theater, and later transitioned to film and television. Some of his notable film roles include "Issız Adam", "Zerre", and "Dol". In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Şahin Irmak has also been a vocal advocate for animal rights in Turkey.
Oğuzhan Yıldız
Oğuzhan Yıldız (October 13, 1981 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. Oğuzhan Yıldız attended Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, where he studied theater. He started his acting career in 2005 with small roles in various TV shows and movies. His breakthrough came in 2008 with the TV series "Adanalı", where he played the character of Bülent. Since then, he has appeared in a number of TV series and movies, including "Genco", "Kapris Yapma", "Aşk ve Mavi" and "Kızım". Oğuzhan Yıldız has also won several awards for his acting, including the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 4th Istanbul International Film Festival in 2018.
Umut Kurt
Umut Kurt (April 17, 1981 Erzincan-) is a Turkish actor.
Umut Kurt started his acting career in 2006 with the TV series "Kuzey Rüzgarı". He gained popularity with his role as Zenan in the TV series "Küçük Sırlar" and later starred in the TV series "Kara Para Aşk" and "Poyraz Karayel". Umut has also appeared in several films including "Organik Aşk Hikayeleri", "Ceberrut" and "Ahlat Ağacı". He has been nominated for several awards and won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 19th Sadri Alışık Awards for his role in "Poyraz Karayel". In addition to his successful acting career, Umut is also an accomplished photographer and has exhibited his photographic works in several group exhibitions.
Turgay Atalay
Turgay Atalay (October 25, 1981 Kağızman-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Kağızman, Kars, Turkey, and started his acting career on stage. He later appeared in several TV series and films. Atalay rose to prominence with his portrayal of Ali Kemal in the popular Turkish TV series "Kurt Seyit ve Şura" in 2014. He also starred in the TV series "Ölene Kadar" in 2017 and "Babil" in 2020. In addition to acting, Atalay is known for his work as a voice actor, having lent his voice to several animated films and TV shows. He is considered one of the most promising actors of his generation in Turkey.
Egemen Yavuz
Egemen Yavuz (July 23, 1981 Ankara-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Ankara, Turkey on July 23, 1981. Yavuz studied theater at Selçuk University in Konya, Turkey. He has appeared in several popular Turkish drama series, including "Gönül İşleri", "Çilek Kokusu", and "Kurt Seyit ve Şura". He also appeared in the film "Gora" directed by Ömer Faruk Sorak. In addition to his acting career, Yavuz has also worked as a TV presenter and model. He is known for his good looks and charismatic personality, and has a large following on social media.
Ufuk Bayraktar
Ufuk Bayraktar (September 12, 1981 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor. He has one child, Efe Cevahir Bayraktar.
Ufuk Bayraktar began his acting career in 2007 with the TV series "Hayat Bilgisi" and since then has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies. Some of his notable works include "Adini Feriha Koydum," "Ezel," "Kuzey Guney," and "Siyah Beyaz Ask." In addition to his acting career, Bayraktar is also a trained wrestler and has participated in national and international competitions. He holds a degree in Physical Education and Sports from Istanbul University. Bayraktar is known for his charismatic personality and is considered one of the most handsome actors in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Cahit Gök
Cahit Gök (October 7, 1981 Bingöl-) is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from the Ankara University Department of Political Science and Public Administration. Gök began his career as a model before transitioning to acting in 2008. He is mostly known for his roles in the popular TV series including "Kara Sevda", "Kuzey Güney", and "Diriliş: Ertuğrul". Gök has also appeared in several films including "Asla Vazgeçmem" and "Organize İşler 2: Sazan Sarmalı". He has won numerous awards for his performances, including Best Actor at the Adana International Film Festival for his role in the film "Mavi Dalga". Gök is also an active social media user with a large following on platforms such as Instagram.
Serdal Genç
Serdal Genç (December 16, 1981 Antakya-) also known as Serdal Genc is a Turkish actor.
He began his acting career in 2007 with a role in the TV series "Elveda Rumeli". He then appeared in several other popular TV shows such as "Ezel", "Kuzey Güney" and "Karadayı". In addition to his successful television career, he also acted in several films including "Ağır Roman Yeni Dünya", "Karanlıktakiler" and "Kocan Kadar Konuş".
Apart from his acting career, Serdal Genç is also known for his humanitarian work. He actively supports several foundations and organizations that focus on helping orphans and disadvantaged children, including "SosyalBen Foundation" and "TOÇEV".
Serdal Genç has won numerous awards for his acting skills, including the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the 44th Golden Butterfly Awards for his role in "Kuzey Güney". He is considered one of the most talented actors in Turkey and continues to inspire and entertain audiences with his diverse roles.
Emre Canpolat
Emre Canpolat (September 22, 1981 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He started his career as a model before transitioning to acting. Canpolat has appeared in various popular Turkish television series including "Bir Istanbul Masali," "Genco," and "Yasak Elma." He is also known for his roles in the movies "Gise Memuru" and "Kurt Kanunu". In addition to acting, Canpolat is a trained martial artist and has competed in various national and international competitions. He is also an advocate for animal rights and has been involved in campaigns to raise awareness about animal welfare issues.