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Metin Akpınar

b. 1941

Turkish actor (born 1941)

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Born 1941. Metin Akpınar is a Turkish comedian, stage actor and television actor.

Metin Akpınar (born 2 November 1941) is a Turkish actor. He has been one of the most successful comedians in Turkey.

Biography He was born in Aksaray, Istanbul, and he graduated from Pertevniyal High School. He pursued his university career in Faculty of Law and Literature at Istanbul.

His professional career started in 1964 in Ulvi Uraz theater with the play "Gözlerimi Kaparım Vazifemi Yaparım". In 1967, he co-founded Devekuşu Kabare Tiyatrosu, the first cabaret theater of Turkey, in 1967, and has been the administrative director since.

In most of his films he starred with Zeki Alasya, 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") 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 (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 (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 (Galip) 1999 Propaganda (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 (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 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 1974 Mirasyediler (Metin) 1974 Mavi Boncuk (Süleyman) 1974 Köyden İndim Şehire (Hayret) 1974 Salak Milyoner (Hayret) 1974 Oh Olsun (Doktor Metin) 1973 Canım Kardeşim 1973 Yalancı Yarim (Mahmut) 1973 Tatlı Dillim (Metin) 1972

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Istanbul University Faculty of Law
Awards
Golden Orange Life Achievement Award; State Artist

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Metin Akpınar?

Turkish actor (born 1941)

When was Metin Akpınar born?

Metin Akpınar was born on 2 November 1941 in Fatih.

What is Metin Akpınar's occupation?

Metin Akpınar is a comedian, stage actor and television actor.

What nationality is Metin Akpınar?

Metin Akpınar is Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Metin Akpınar

· Wikidata: Q1925634

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