Turkish actors died in 2009
Here are 3 famous actors from Turkey died in 2009:
Gazanfer Özcan
Gazanfer Özcan (January 27, 1931 Istanbul-February 17, 2009 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor.
He started his acting career at a young age in Istanbul City Theatres and later joined Istanbul State Theatre. With his versatile acting skills, he became one of the leading actors of Turkish cinema and appeared in over 200 movies throughout his career. He won several awards for his outstanding performances including two Golden Orange Awards and a Best Actor Award at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Aside from his film career, he also performed in various television series and plays. Gazanfer Özcan was also a talented singer and released several albums throughout his life. He passed away in 2009 due to a heart attack at the age of 78. He is remembered as one of the most respected actors in Turkish cinema history.
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Aykut Oray
Aykut Oray (October 13, 1942 Üsküdar-August 11, 2009 Muğla) also known as Ahmet Aykut Oray was a Turkish actor. He had two children, Umut Oray and Anıl Oray.
Aykut Oray started his acting career in the 1970s and appeared in over 200 films and TV series throughout his career. He was best known for his roles in films such as "Selamsız Bandosu" and "Neşeli Günler". He also appeared in TV shows like "Gülen Gözler" and "Bir İstanbul Masalı". Oray was considered as one of the most versatile actors in Turkish cinema and was known for his natural acting style. He received critical acclaim for his performances in various films throughout his career. In addition to his acting career, Aykut Oray was also a well-known TV presenter and worked as a program director for several TV channels. He passed away on August 11, 2009, in Muğla, Turkey, due to lung cancer.
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Nihat Nikerel
Nihat Nikerel (February 5, 1950 Çorum-September 27, 2009 Istanbul) was a Turkish actor.
Nikerel started his career as a theatre actor in Ankara, where he also went to university. He then moved to Istanbul and appeared in several popular TV shows and movies. Known for his versatile acting skills, Nikerel played roles in different genres ranging from drama to comedy. Some of his popular TV shows include "Sıdıka", "Çiçek Taksi", and "Bir İstanbul Masalı". He also acted in movies including "Mutluluk", "Kahpe Bizans", and "Hokkabaz". In addition to acting, Nikerel was also a talented painter and exhibited his works in various galleries. He passed away in 2009 due to cardiac arrest.
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