Mehmet Ümit Yesin (January 28, 1954 – March 19, 2019) was a Turkish stage and film actor. Yesin was best known for his portrayals as Şeker Kazım on ''Çiçek Taksi'', Duran Ertürk on ''

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'', and Korkut Bozok in ''Yeni Gelin''. Mainly in supporting comedic roles, Yesin appeared in over 100 film and television productions during his career.

Early life

Yesin was born on January 28, 1954, in

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. Yesin and his family would back and forth frequently between

and

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before settling in Istanbul in 1969.

Career

Encouraged by Muammer Karaca, Yesin began his acting studies at the

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Municipal Theater in 1970. Yesin made his film debut in the 1985

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film Kurbağalar.

Personal life

Yesin married Turkish actress Evin Esen in 1993. The couple divorced in 1998.

Death

Yesin died on March 19, 2019, following a heart valve surgery he underwent a month prior. A memorial service was held for Yesin on March 20, 2019, at

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* 1954 births 2019 deaths Actors from Ankara Turkish male film actors 21st-century Turkish male actors 20th-century Turkish male actors 20th-century Muslims 21st-century Muslims Turkish male television actors {{Turkey-actor-stub