Osman Alkaş

Osman Alkaş (born 3 November 1955) is a Turkish Cypriot actor. He is one of the founders of Nicosia Municipal Theater and he is still active in this theater. He was involved in the production of Torba, a popular program among the Turkish Cypriot people, and was featured in the film Gölgeler ve Suretler and the TV series Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki. He then acted in the films Uzun Hikaye, Hükümet Kadın 2, Sarmaşık, etc. He was particularly praised for his role in the film Sarmaşık.

Early life Osman Alkaş was born on 3 November 1955 in Nicosia to Turkish Cypriot parents. He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Nicosia. After graduating from high school, he had discussions with his family about his career choice; but after facing oppositions from his mother, in 1973–74, he entered the Ankara State Conservatory Department of Acting. He graduated in 1976. He is still a member of this theater's staff.

In 2001, he worked as a screenwriter and played the role of Mustafa in an eight-episode series titled Gimme 6, which was shot in Cyprus by actors from Greece, Turkey and other countries. He later had a role in the movie Gölgeler ve Suretler, which was shot in 2010 and released the following year. In 2009, he received the "Achievement and Peace Award" from the Satirigo Theater.

Filmography

Personal life Osman Alkaş had a close relationship with Deniz Çakır, a theater actor like himself. They were not married, but he had named Çakır as "my life partner". He owns three dogs.