Turkish actors born in 1982
Here are 12 famous actors from Turkey were born in 1982:
Saygın Soysal
Saygın Soysal (May 21, 1982 Ankara-) also known as Saygin Soysal is a Turkish actor.
He started his acting career in 2004 and gained popularity with his role as Tombalacı in the TV series "Adanalı" in 2008. He has since then appeared in many successful TV series and movies, including "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" (The Magnificent Century) and "Paramparça" (Broken Pieces). Soysal is also a well-known voice actor, lending his voice to several animated movies and TV series in Turkey. In addition to his acting career, he is also a trained athlete and a former national-level sprinter. Soysal has won several awards for his acting, including the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the 48th Golden Butterfly Awards in 2021.
Buğra Gülsoy
Buğra Gülsoy (February 22, 1982 Ankara-) otherwise known as Bugra Gülsoy, Bugra Behiç Gülsoy, Buğra Behiç Gülsoy or Bugra Gulsoy is a Turkish actor, architect, photographer, film director, graphic designer and model.
He was born in Ankara in 1982 and grew up in a creative family. His mother was a writer and his father was a musician. Buğra Gülsoy graduated from the TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School in 2000 and went on to study architecture at the Yildiz Technical University. He later pursued a career in the arts and became a successful actor, appearing in a number of popular TV shows and movies. Gülsoy has also directed several short films and is an accomplished photographer and graphic designer. In addition to his creative pursuits, he is also known for his charitable work and has supported a number of philanthropic causes throughout his career.
Cengiz Coşkun
Cengiz Coşkun (April 29, 1982 Istanbul-) also known as Cengiz Coskun is a Turkish actor and model.
He is best known for his role as Turgut Alp in the popular Turkish historical drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul (Resurrection: Ertuğrul). Coşkun began his career as a model before transitioning to acting in 2005 when he appeared in the Turkish television series Windy Garden (Yaprak Dökümü). He has since been featured in numerous other television shows and movies, including The Mountain (Dag) and The Mountain 2 (Dag II), and has won several awards for his performances. In addition to his acting career, Coskun is an active athlete and has competed in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments.
Kadir Doğulu
Kadir Doğulu (April 19, 1982 Mersin-) is a Turkish model and actor.
Kadir Doğulu first gained fame as a model, working with numerous well-known brands across Turkey. He later transitioned to acting, appearing in several popular Turkish television series such as "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?" and "Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem."
Doğulu has also appeared in feature films such as "Çalsın Sazlar" and "Türkler Geliyor: Adaletin Kilici." He has received critical acclaim for his performances and has won several awards for his work in both television and film.
In addition to his acting career, Doğulu has also worked as a producer, co-founding the production company KL Yapım with his brother, actor and producer Kenan Doğulu. He has also been active in humanitarian causes, supporting organizations such as UNICEF and the Turkish Red Crescent.
İbrahim Çelikkol
İbrahim Çelikkol (February 14, 1982 İzmit-) also known as Ibrahim Celikkol is a Turkish actor, model and basketball player.
Ibrahim Çelikkol played professional basketball for many years before transitioning into his successful career as an actor and model. He played for various teams in Turkey as well as in Greece and the United States. He caught the attention of the fashion industry and began working as a model, appearing in numerous campaigns and fashion shows. Çelikkol then made his acting debut in 2007 with a role in the Turkish TV series "Radyo D" and has since starred in several hit television shows and films. He is best known for his roles in "Merhamet", "Siyah Beyaz Aşk", and "Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem". Çelikkol has won multiple awards for his acting, including Best Actor at the 2012 Altın Kelebek Awards. In addition to his acting and modeling career, Çelikkol is also known for his philanthropic work and has worked with various charities to help those in need.
Alican Yücesoy
Alican Yücesoy (October 22, 1982 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on October 22, 1982. Yücesoy started his acting career in 2010 with the TV series "Es-Es". He has since appeared in numerous TV shows, films, and theater productions. Some of his notable performances include "Leyla and Mecnun" (2011), "Ulan Istanbul" (2015-2016), and "Phi" (2018). Yücesoy has received critical acclaim for his role as Cevdet in the TV series "Şahsiyet" (2018). In addition to his acting career, he has also worked as a voice actor for animated films and series such as "Zootopia" and "Da Vinci's Demons".
Zübeyr Şaşmaz
Zübeyr Şaşmaz (January 24, 1982 Elazığ-) also known as Hilmi Zübeyr Sasmaz, Zubeyr Sasmaz or Zübeyr Sasmaz is a Turkish film director, television director, screenwriter, film producer and actor.
He is best known for his work on the popular Turkish television series, "Diriliş: Ertuğrul" where he played the role of the character "Gunkut". Şaşmaz began his career as an actor in 2003, but eventually transitioned into directing and producing. He has directed and produced a number of successful Turkish television series and films, including "Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu" and "Valley of the Wolves". In addition to his work in film and television, Şaşmaz is also a successful businessman, owning a construction company and several hotels in Turkey. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Görkem Gürsoy
Görkem Gürsoy (January 1, 1982-) is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Istanbul, Turkey and graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University with a degree in Communication Design. Gürsoy made his acting debut in 2005 with the TV series "Aliye". He gained widespread recognition for his role in the hit TV series "Kuzey Güney" in 2011. Gürsoy has since starred in many popular TV shows and movies in Turkey, including "Seref Meselesi", "Elimi Birakma", and "Bir Ask Iki Hayat". In addition to his successful acting career, he is also known for his humanitarian work and has supported various charities over the years.
Paşhan Yılmazel
Paşhan Yılmazel (March 31, 1982 Berlin-) a.k.a. Pashan Yilmazel is a Turkish actor.
He was born in Berlin, Germany and later moved to Istanbul, Turkey with his family. Yılmazel studied acting at the Müjdat Gezen Sanat Merkezi and started his career on stage. He made his screen debut in 2008 with the TV series "Her Şey Yolunda Merkez". He is best known for his roles in the TV series "Suskunlar", "O Hayat Benim" and "Çukur". Yılmazel is also a voice actor and has dubbed many foreign films into Turkish. In addition to acting, he is also a writer and has published a book of short stories titled "Peşinde Koşan Hayaller".
Ceyhun Fersoy
Ceyhun Fersoy (July 18, 1982 Istanbul-) is a Turkish actor.
He started his career as a model before transitioning to acting. Fersoy has starred in various popular Turkish television series such as "Genco," "Bir Ask Iki Hayat," and "Alef." He has also appeared in several films like "The Mountain," "The Precipice," and "Kervan 1915." In addition to his acting career, Fersoy has also hosted several television shows and worked as a producer. He is known for his good looks and charming personality both on and off screen.
Aydın Orak
Aydın Orak (March 1, 1982 Mardin-) also known as Aydin Orak is a Turkish actor.
He graduated from Ankara University's Department of Theatre in 2004. After graduation, he started his acting career with various plays and then moved to Istanbul to work in the theatre scene there. He made his on-screen debut in 2010 in the TV series "Güneşi Beklerken." Orak gained nationwide popularity with his role in the series "Kördüğüm," where he played the character of "Neriman." Besides his acting career, he has also been involved in social and environmental awareness campaigns. He was awarded the "Best Actor" award at the Golden Butterfly Awards in 2018 for his role in "Kördüğüm." Currently, he is one of the most sought-after and popular actors in Turkey.
Öner Ates
Öner Ates (August 9, 1982 Istanbul-) also known as Tell Fire is a Turkish actor.
Öner Ates grew up in Istanbul where he discovered his passion for acting at a young age. He went on to study theater at Istanbul University and later earned a master's degree in acting from Çukurova University. Ates began his acting career on stage and later transitioned to television and film. He has appeared in several popular Turkish TV series including "Paramparça" and "Sadakatsiz". Ates has also acted in several films including "Gölgeler İçinde" and "Talih Kuşu". In addition to his successful acting career, Ates is also known for his charity work and social activism. He supports several non-profit organizations and has worked to raise awareness for various causes including gender equality and environmental issues.