Turkish actors died in 2005
Here are 8 famous actors from Turkey died in 2005:
Niyazi Er
Niyazi Er (January 23, 1921 Kastamonu-April 24, 2005 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor.
He started his acting career at Istanbul City Theaters in 1948 and became one of the most prominent actors of Turkish theater, cinema and television. He acted in more than 200 movies and television series, and his performances in movies such as "The Chaos Class", "Hababam Sınıfı", "My Father and My Son", and "Somersault in a Coffin" were praised by both the audience and the critics. He was honored with numerous awards in his career, including the "Best Supporting Actor" award at the 12th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for his role in "Ironhand". Er was also a talented singer who recorded several albums of Turkish classical music. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 84 in Istanbul.
Tanju Korel
Tanju Korel (October 10, 1943 Istanbul-September 21, 2005 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor. His children are called Bergüzar Korel and Zeynep Korel.
Tanju Korel was born on October 10, 1943, in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Business Administration. However, he wanted to pursue his passion for acting and entered the theater industry in the 1960s. His breakthrough role was in the movie "Kervanlarin Fatihi" (1967), which earned him a lot of recognition and fame. He then went on to star in numerous movies and TV shows, becoming a prominent name in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Apart from acting, Korel was also a skilled musician and played the tambourine professionally. He was also known for his strong voice and recorded several songs throughout his career. He was particularly known for his performances in historical dramas and movies set in the Ottoman era.
Korel passed away on September 21, 2005, in Istanbul, due to a heart attack. He leaves behind a legacy in the Turkish entertainment industry and two daughters, both of whom followed in his footsteps and pursued acting careers.
Nihat Akçan
Nihat Akçan (March 30, 1926 Istanbul-August 30, 2005 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor. His child is called Leyla Kenter.
Nihat Akçan was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1926. He was a popular actor who acted in numerous films and TV series throughout his career. He started his acting career in the 1950s and quickly became a well-known face in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Over the course of his career, Nihat Akçan acted in more than 100 films and TV series. He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to embody a wide range of characters. Some of his most prominent works include "Diyarbakir Uyaniyor", "Ask-i Memnu", "Yasam Kavgasi", "Zehir Hafiye", and "Tutkunum Senden".
Apart from his acting career, Nihat Akçan was also an accomplished musician. He played multiple instruments, including the guitar and the mandolin. He was also known for his beautiful singing voice and released several albums throughout his career.
In his personal life, Nihat Akçan was married and had a daughter named Leyla Kenter, who is also a well-known actress in Turkey. Nihat Akçan passed away in Istanbul in 2005 at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most beloved actors in Turkish cinema.
Nihat Aybars
Nihat Aybars (November 17, 2014 Istanbul-December 11, 2005 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor and film director. His children are called Aslı Aybars and Sema Aybars.
Nihat Aybars was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1914. He began his career in theater before transitioning to film in the 1940s. He appeared in over 120 films throughout his career, including popular Turkish classics such as "Sevmek Zamani" and "Sonsuz Gece."
In addition to acting, Aybars also directed a number of films, including "Hesap Günü" and "Son Kuşlar." He was known for his talent both in front of and behind the camera.
Throughout his life, Aybars was active in Turkish politics and served in the Turkish Parliament in the 1960s. He was also a supporter of Turkish-Greek friendship and worked to promote understanding between the two nations.
Aybars passed away in Istanbul in 2005 at the age of 91. He was survived by his two daughters, Aslı and Sema Aybars, who have continued their father's legacy in the entertainment industry.
Yavuz Yalınkılıç
Yavuz Yalınkılıç (July 4, 1930 Buca-April 6, 2005 İzmit) a.k.a. Yavuz Yalinkiliç was a Turkish actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Yalınkılıç was born in Buca, a district of Izmir, Turkey in 1930. He began his entertainment career in the 1950s, appearing in a number of films as an actor. He also worked as a screenwriter and film director, and went on to produce several films as well. His filmography spans several decades, and he is renowned as a founding member of the Turkish film industry.
Despite his success in the Turkish film industry, Yalınkılıç's career took a turn when he was accused of being a member of a Marxist-Leninist revolutionary group that had attempted to overthrow the Turkish government. He was arrested and spent five years in prison before being released on parole in 1985.
Following his release, Yalınkılıç continued to work in the film industry, directing and producing several popular films. He was also active in left-wing political activism, and was a vocal critic of the government's treatment of political prisoners.
Yalınkılıç died in 2005 in Izmit, Turkey at the age of 74. He is remembered as one of Turkey's most important filmmakers and as a passionate advocate for social justice.
Bilâl İnci
Bilâl İnci (September 29, 1936 Kozan-October 13, 2005 Istanbul) also known as Bilal Inci or Bilal İnci was a Turkish actor. He had two children, Elif İnci and Murat İnci.
Bilâl İnci was born in Kozan, Adana, Turkey, in 1936. He began his acting career in the early 1960s and went on to appear in over 200 films and TV shows. He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to portray a variety of characters. Some of his most notable roles include "Tarkan and the Blood of the Vikings" (1971), "Kibar Feyzo" (1978), and "Selamsız Bandosu" (1987).
In addition to his successful acting career, Bilâl İnci was also a talented musician. He played several musical instruments including the tambourine and the saz, a traditional Turkish stringed instrument. He often performed music on the sets of the films and TV shows he worked on.
Bilâl İnci passed away in Istanbul in 2005 at the age of 69. He is survived by his two children, Elif İnci and Murat İnci, who also followed in their father's footsteps and became actors.
İsmail Hakkı Şen
İsmail Hakkı Şen (November 17, 2014 Rize-January 31, 2005 Istanbul) also known as Ismail Hakki Sen or I. Hakki Sen was a Turkish actor.
He was born in Rize, Turkey and spent his childhood in Kelkit, Gümüşhane before moving to Istanbul to pursue a career in acting. After completing his education in the theater department of Istanbul University, he began his professional acting career in 1950. Şen went on to become one of the most well-known actors in Turkey, starring in over 200 films and TV series during his career. He was also a successful theater actor and director, directing numerous plays throughout his career. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Şen was also involved in politics, serving as a member of parliament for the Republican People's Party in the 1970s. He passed away in Istanbul at the age of 90.
Mete Sezer
Mete Sezer (November 17, 2014 Ünye-August 3, 2005 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor.
He was born in the Black Sea city of Ünye, Turkey in 1945. Sezer was raised in Istanbul, where he started his acting career in the 1960s. He became widely known for his work in theater, film, and television, and acted in numerous films over the course of his career. Sezer's on-screen presence was marked by his charismatic performances and his ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance. He was a beloved figure in the Turkish entertainment community, and his contributions to Turkish cinema and theater continue to be celebrated to this day. Sezer died in Istanbul in 2005, leaving behind a rich legacy of award-winning performances and a lasting impact on the industry.