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Ediz Hun

b. 1940

Turkish actor and statesperson (born 1940)

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About Ediz Hun

Born 1940. Ediz Hun is a Turkish actor, politician and film actor.

Ediz Hun (born 20 November 1940) is a Turkish film actor, academician and politician.

Early life and education Hun was born in 1940 in Istanbul to a Circassian father and a Turkish mother. He attended St. George's Austrian High School in Istanbul before moving to Norway in the mid-1970s. He studied Biology and Environmental Science at the University of Oslo and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Trondheim), graduating with a degree in the field.

Career

Acting His career in Yeşilçam began after participating in a contest organized by Ses (The Voice) magazine, where he was noticed by film producers. He made his debut in 1963 with the film Genç Kızlar (Young Girls) opposite Hülya Koçyiğit. He became a household name, frequently starring alongside Filiz Akın, and at the height of his career, he appeared in more than 10 films per year.

Academia and politics Upon returning to Turkey from his studies in Norway, Hun transitioned into academia. In 1985, he became a lecturer at Marmara University, specializing in ecology and environmental issues.

Personal life On 3 March 1973, Hun married Berna Hun. The couple has two children: a daughter, Bengü (born 1974), and a son, Burak (born 1981).

Awards and honors Throughout his career, Hun has received numerous accolades for his contributions to cinema and environmental advocacy: Golden Orange Life Achievement Award** (2001) – 38th Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Cinema Honorary Award** (2008) – 27th Istanbul International Film Festival. Golden Boll Life Achievement Award** (2012) – 19th Adana Golden Boll Film Festival. Honorary Award** (2015) – 8th International Çayda Çıra Film Festival. Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award** (2021) – Awarded in the field of Cinema.

Filmography The filmography of Ediz Hun includes over 130 films and television series. Below is a comprehensive list:

Year Title Role Notes 2021 Savaşçı Gündüz Göktürk TV series 2018 Arif V 216 Himself Guest appearance 2014–2015 Hayat Yolunda TV series 2011 Anadolu Kartalları Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanı 2005 Asla Unutma TV series 2005 Azize 2004 Paydos 2004 Yadigar TV series 2001 Şöhret Sandalı 1997 Unutmadım 1997 İlk Aşk 1995 Gökkuşağı TV series 1985 Acımak Turgut TV series 1976 Aman Karım Duymasın 1974 Garip Kuş 1974 Yüz Lira ile Evlenilmez 1974 Gariban 1973 Ağlıyorum 1973 Aşkımla Oynama 1973 Şüphe 1973 Güllü Geliyor Güllü 1973 Karateci Kız Murat 1973 Soyguncular 1972 Gülüzar 1972 Zehra 1972 Çile 1972 Tanrı Misafiri 1972 Sezercik Aslan Parçası 1972 Asi Kalpler 1972 Ayrılık 1971 Yumurcağın Tatlı Rüyaları 1971 Yarın Ağlayacağım 1971 Ayşecik Bahar Çiçeği 1971 Hayatım Senindir 1971 Güllü Fikret 1971 Mavi Eşarp 1971 Gönül Hırsızı 1971 Bütün Anneler Melektir 1971 Seni Sevmek Kaderim 1971 Fadime Cambazhane Gülü 1971 Yağmur 1971 Bir Genç Kızın Romanı 1970 Tatlı Meleğim 1970 Kezban Roma'da 1970 Ankara Ekspresi Binbaşı Seyfi 1970 Kalbimin Efendisi Ferit 1970 Kader Bağlayınca 1970 Yaban Gülü 1970 Söz Müdafanın 1970 Yuvasız Kuşlar 1969 Ateşli Çingene 1969 Sonbahar Rüzgarları 1969 Uykusuz Geceler 1969 Yaralı Kalp 1969 Gülnaz Sultan 1969 Kahraman Delikanlı 1969 Kanlı Aşk 1969 Öldüren Aşk 1969 Ölmüş Bir Kadının Mektupları 1969 Son Mektup 1969 Sen Bir Meleksin Orhan 1968 Ömrümün Tek Gecesi 1968 Hicran Gecesi 1968 Aşkım Günahımdır 1968 Gönüllü Kahramanlar 1968 Sabah Yıldızı 1968 Ana Hakkı Ödenmez 1968 Kadın Asla Unutmaz 1968 Gözyaşlarım 1968 Yuvana Dön Baba 1968 Gül ve Şeker 1967 Samanyolu Nejat 1967 Ayrılsak da Beraberiz 1967 Kelepçeli Melek 1967 Sinekli Bakkal Peregrini 1967 Bir Soförun Gizli Defteri 1967 Yaprak Dökümü Şevket 1967 Kaderim Ağlamak Mı 1967 Nemli Dudaklar 1967 Sevda 1967 İlk Aşkım 1967 Yarın Çok Geç Olacak 1967 Sözde Kızlar 1967 Ömrümce Ağladım 1966 Beş Fındıkçı Gelin 1966 Çamaşırcı Güzeli 1966 Eli Maşalı 1966 Erkek Severse 1966 Affet Sevgilim 1966 Allahaısmarladık 1966 Severek Döğüşenler 1966 İhtiras Kurbanları 1966 Bar Kızı 1966 Kucaktan Kucağa 1966 Altın Küpeler 1965 Elveda Sevgilim 1965 Sevgili Öğretmenim 1965 Son Kuşlar Oğuz 1965 Üç Kardeşe Bir Gelin 1965 Vahşi Gelin Doğan 1965 Seven Kadın Unutmaz 1965 Bir Gönül Oyunu 1965 Tehlikeli Adımlar 1965 Hıçkırık Kenan 1964 Beş Şeker Kız 1964 Gençlik Rüzgarı 1964 Öksüz Kız 1964 Bir İçim Su 1964 Ahtapotun Kolları 1964 Affetmeyen Kadın 1964 Gecelerin Kadını 1964 Mualla Melih 1963 Genç Kızlar İskender Film debut

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
St. George's Austrian High School, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Positions held
Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
Employers
Marmara University
Awards
Golden Orange Life Achievement Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ediz Hun?

Turkish actor and statesperson (born 1940)

When was Ediz Hun born?

Ediz Hun was born on 20 November 1940 in Istanbul.

What is Ediz Hun's occupation?

Ediz Hun is an actor, politician and film actor.

What nationality is Ediz Hun?

Ediz Hun is Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ediz Hun

· Wikidata: Q1285407

· DBpedia: Ediz Hun

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