Civan Canova
Actor · 2 series
Civan Canova (1955–2022) was a Turkish actor, who died at 67, born in Ankara, Türkiye. Best known for Oktay in The Bad Penny, Mustafa in The Gift.
Born: 28 June 1955, Ankara, Türkiye· Died: 20 August 2022
Zodiac: Cancer
Biography
Civan Canova was an actor, playwright and theatre director born in Ankara on 28 June 1955 and deceased in Istanbul on 20 August 2022. After graduating from TED Ankara College, he studied in the Theater Department of Ankara State Conservatory, completing his training in 1979. That same year he joined the Istanbul State Theatre and made his professional stage debut as Haimon in Sophocles' Antigone. His first film appearance was in Arkadaş, directed by Yılmaz Güney in 1974. Among his notable screen roles were the Torturer Policeman in Eve Dönüş, Mustafa in the Netflix series The Gift, and Oktay in the Show TV drama The Bad Penny. Canova also wrote plays and continued his theatre work, including Ölüleri Gömün. His career connected stage performance, cinema and television, while maintaining a strong link with Turkish state theatre.
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Education
- After graduating from TED Ankara College, he studied in the Theater Department of Ankara State Conservatory and graduated in 1979.
Selected Filmography
- Arkadaş (1974)
- Antigone (1979)Haimon
- Eve Dönüş (2006)İşkenceci Polis
- Ölüleri Gömün (2011)
- Atiye (2019)Mustafa
- Üç Kuruş (2021)Oktay
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Frequently asked
How old was Civan Canova when he died?
Civan Canova died at the age of 67 (1955–2022).
Where is Civan Canova from?
Civan Canova was born in Ankara, Türkiye.
Which TV series did Civan Canova act in?
Civan Canova acted in The Bad Penny, The Gift.
Which characters did Civan Canova play?
Civan Canova played Oktay in The Bad Penny, Mustafa in The Gift.
Who plays Oktay in The Bad Penny?
Oktay in The Bad Penny (Üç Kuruş) is played by Civan Canova, a Turkish actor from Ankara, Türkiye.
Who plays Mustafa in The Gift?
Mustafa in The Gift (Atiye) is played by Civan Canova, a Turkish actor from Ankara, Türkiye.
What is Civan Canova's zodiac sign?
Civan Canova is a Cancer (born 28 June 1955).
