About Tevfik Gelenbe
Lived 1931 – 2004 (aged 72–73). Tevfik Gelenbe was a Turkish actor and television actor.
Tevfik Gelenbe (1931, Istanbul – 20 October 2004, Istanbul) was a well-known and prolific Turkish actor and comedian.
He was born in Istanbul, Turkey. He is best known for his character "Bacı Kalfa" in the 1980s TV serial Uğurlugil Ailesi. He was also the founder, in 1969, of the organization "Tevfik Gelenbe Tiyatrosu", which provided free theatre education to young actors. He died at the age of 73 due to complications of cancer.
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Who was Tevfik Gelenbe?
Turkish actor (1931–2004)
When was Tevfik Gelenbe born?
Tevfik Gelenbe was born in 1931 in Istanbul.
When did Tevfik Gelenbe die?
Tevfik Gelenbe died on 20 October 2004.
What was Tevfik Gelenbe's occupation?
Tevfik Gelenbe was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Tevfik Gelenbe?
Tevfik Gelenbe was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tevfik Gelenbe. https://biography.guide/tevfik-gelenbe/
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