Kerim Afşar

Kerim Afşar (13 August 1930 – 26 September 2003) was a Turkish actor who played various roles in theater, movies and TV series. During his career, the actor also directed several movies and also played as voice actor in some of his movies.

Biography He was graduated from Ankara State Conservatory in 1953. Due to WW2 Afşar and his family moved to Gelibolu. He started his career by performed in various plays even before his graduation in 1952. His first role was "Oberon" character in A Midsummer Night's Dream play written by Carl Elberth. He played in many characters and acted as voice actor in "Radio Theater" programs in TRT (Turkish TV channel). In 1980, he continued his career in Berlin, Germany by the invitation of Peter Stein in order to play in his plays. After returning to Turkey, he joined in Ankara Art Theater (AST) and continued to his career here while also performing in Istanbul City Theater. Afşar died on September 26, 2003.

Selected filmography Yaprak Dökümü - 1988 Perry Mason - 1983 Mine - 1982 Çekiç ve Titreşim - 1979 Emekli Başkan - 1979 Isı - 1979 Kuma - 1979 Arkadaş - 1974 Mevlana - 1973 Battal Gazi Destanı - 1971 Yılan Soyu - 1969 Çalıkuşu - 1966 Source: