Metin Akpınar (born 2 November 1941) is a
Turkish actor. He has been one of the most successful comedians in
Turkey
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.
Biography
He was born in
Aksaray, Istanbul
Aksaray (literally "White Palace" in Turkish) is a neighbourhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is so named because it was founded by migrants from Aksaray in central Turkey, brought here in the 15th century by Mehmet II to rep ...
, and he graduated from
Pertevniyal High School
Pertevniyal High School of Istanbul was founded in 1872 by Pertevniyal Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdulaziz. It cost 3520 gold coins to build the school. The school was forced to relocate after the fire of 1911, which destroyed much of downtown ...
. He pursued his university career in Faculty of Law and Literature at
Istanbul
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.
His professional career started in 1964 in
Ulvi Uraz
Ulvi Uraz (13 February 1921 – 25 May 1974) was a Turkish theater and film actor and director.
Partial filmography
* ''Zümrüt'' (1959) - Ziya
* ''Tütün Zamanı'' (1959) - Bekir
* ''Kalpaklilar'' (1960)
* ''Denize inen sokak'' (1960) ...
theater with the play "Gözlerimi Kaparım Vazifemi Yaparım". In 1967, he co-founded
Devekuşu Kabare Tiyatrosu, the first
cabaret
Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining or d ...
theater of Turkey, in 1967, and has been the administrative director since.
In most of his films he starred with
Zeki Alasya
Zeki Alasya (18 April 1943 – 8 May 2015) was a Turkish actor and film director. Alasya was of Turkish Cypriot descent and was related to Kıbrıslı Mehmed Kamil Pasha.
Biography
Alasya was born in Istanbul. After studying at Robert College, ...
, often playing the more shrewd one of the duo.
In 1998, the Turkish Government awarded the title "''Devlet Sanatçısı''" (literally "State Artist" or "
National Artist National Artist is an honorary title issued by some states as a highest recognition of artists for their significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the nation.
An equivalent title, People's Artist, has been known in countries of the f ...
") to Metin Akpınar.
He is married to
Göksel Özdoğdu.
Awards
* 2008 İsmail Dümbüllü Awards "Lifetime Honorary Award"
* 47th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival Honorary Award
* 30th International Istanbul Film Festival Cinema Honorary Awards
Filmography
*
Aşk Laftan Anlamaz
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(Haşmet Dede) 2016
*Aşkın Halleri 2012
*
Papatyam (Necati) 2009-2011
*
Eve Giden Yol 1914 (Reşat Ağa) 2006
*
Kısık Ateşte 15 Dakika (Resul) 2006
*
Amerikalılar Karadeniz'de 2
''Americans at the Black Sea'' ( tr, Amerikalılar Karadeniz'de 2) is a 2007 Turkish comedy film, directed by Kartal Tibet, about a U.S. military recovery operation on Turkey's Black Sea coast. The film, which went on nationwide general release a ...
(Muhtar Salih) 2006
*
Döngel Karhanesi (Bertan) 2005
*
Çat Kapı (Hüsnü) 2005
*
Eğreti Gelin (Tavid) 2004
*
Lorkestra 2002
*
Rus Gelin (Damat Adayı) 2002
*
Güler Misin Ağlar Mısın 2000
*
Abuzer Kadayıf (Abuzer Kadayıf/Ersin Balkan) 2000
*
Baykuşların Saltanatı 2000
*
Güle Güle
''The Raindrop'' ( tr, Güle Güle) is a 2000 Turkish comedy-drama film, directed by Zeki Ökten, which chronicles the friendship of five elderly residents of Bozcaada. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , won f ...
(Galip) 1999
*
Propaganda
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(Rahim) 1999
*
Yerim Seni 1997
*
Hastane (Hastabakıcı Hakkı Baharbahçe) 1993
*
Biz Bize Benzeriz 1992
*
Namus Düşmanı (Ali) 1986
*
Patron Duymasın 1985
*
Yanlış Numara (Erol) 1985
*
Davetsiz Misafir
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It was founded in 2002 and published as a non-profit publication by students from social and political science departments of ...
(Rüstem/Halim) 1983
*
Dönme Dolap 1983
*
Baş Belası (Metin) 1982
*
Şaka Yapma 1981
*
Vah Başımıza Gelenler 1979
*
Köşe Kapmaca (Halis) 1979
*
Petrol Kralları (Metin) 1978
*
Cafer'in Çilesi (Refik) 1978
*
Sivri Akıllılar 1977
*
Aslan Bacanak (Halim) 1977
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Hasip İle Nasip 1976
*
Her Gönülde Bir Aslan Yatar (Danyal) 1976
*
Nereye Bakıyor Bu Adamlar (Metin) 1976
*
Güler Misin Ağlar Mısın (Metin) 1975
*
Nereden Çıktı Bu Velet (Metin) 1975
*
Beş Milyoncuk Borç Verir Misin (Metin) 1975
*
Hasret Hasret is a Turkish given name which is used for both female and male. People with the name include:
Given name
* Hasret Altındere (born 1980), Turkish footballer
* Hasret Gültekin (1971–1993), Kurdish musician
* Hasrat Jafarov (born 2002), Aze ...
1974
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Mirasyediler (Metin) 1974
*
Mavi Boncuk (Süleyman) 1974
*
Köyden İndim Şehire
''From the Village to the City'' ( tr, Köyden İndim Şehire) is a 1974 Turkish comedy film directed by Ertem Eğilmez. It tells the misadventurous story of four brothers who following their discovery of buried treasure head towards the city Ankar ...
(Hayret) 1974
*
Salak Milyoner (Hayret) 1974
*
Oh Olsun (Doktor Metin) 1973
*
Canım Kardeşim
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Plot
Kahraman leads a poor but cheerful life with his brother Murat and his loyal friend Halit. Later i ...
1973
*
Yalancı Yarim (Mahmut) 1973
*
Tatlı Dillim
''Tatlı Dillim'' ( tr, "Sweet Talker") is a 1972 Turkish romantic comedy film starring Tarık Akan and Filiz Akın, written and directed by Ertem Eğilmez. It is also the first ever film for Kemal Sunal although his role is a very small one.
Ca ...
(Metin) 1972
Notes
External links
*
Sinematürk* http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2005/02/19/ozgenturk.html
1941 births
Living people
Turkish male film actors
Turkish male stage actors
Turkish male television actors
Turkish comedians
Male actors from Istanbul
Istanbul University Faculty of Law alumni
Pertevniyal High School alumni
Golden Orange Life Achievement Award winners
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