Emin Olcay
Actor · 4 series
Emin Olcay is a Turkish actor (born 1946), from Istanbul, Türkiye. Best known for Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves, Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves: Ambush, Yakup Efe in Crazy Heart, Doktor Veli Baba in Yedi Numara.
Born: 1946, Istanbul, Türkiye
Biography
Emin Olcay is a Turkish theatre, film and television actor born in Istanbul in 1946. He began his stage career in 1964, appearing in the State Theatres’ Children’s Theatre production of Peter Pan. He later worked within the State Theatres in acting, directing and stage direction. From 1970 to 1974, he studied at an arts academy in Düsseldorf, Germany. His early professional credits include Peter Pan and the television series Deli Yürek, released in 1999. He became widely known through Valley of the Wolves, in which he played Ömer Candan. He continued in the same character in Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu. His selected film work includes 120, Dinle Neyden and Somuncu Baba: Aşkın Sırrı. Olcay’s documented career therefore spans theatre, television and cinema, with a professional foundation rooted in long-term stage work.
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Education
- He studied at an arts academy in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 1970 to 1974.
Selected Filmography
- Peter Pan (1964)Kızılderililer
- Deli Yürek (1999)Yakup Efe
- Kurtlar Vadisi (2003)Ömer Candan
- Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu (2007)Ömer Candan
- 120 (2008)
- Dinle Neyden (2008)Dede Efendi
- Somuncu Baba: Aşkın Sırrı (2016)
In the news
Series in This Archive
- Kurtlar Vadisi (2003–2005) — as Ömer CandanEnded
- Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu (2007–2016) — as Ömer CandanEnded
- Deli Yürek (1998–2002) — as Yakup EfeEnded
- Yedi Numara (2000–2002) — as Doktor Veli BabaEnded
Frequently asked
Where is Emin Olcay from?
Emin Olcay was born in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Which TV series did Emin Olcay act in?
Emin Olcay acted in Valley of the Wolves, Valley of the Wolves: Ambush, Crazy Heart, Yedi Numara.
Which characters did Emin Olcay play?
Emin Olcay played Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves, Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves: Ambush, Yakup Efe in Crazy Heart, Doktor Veli Baba in Yedi Numara.
Who plays Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves?
Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves (Kurtlar Vadisi) is played by Emin Olcay, a Turkish actor from Istanbul, Türkiye.
Who plays Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves: Ambush?
Ömer Candan in Valley of the Wolves: Ambush (Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu) is played by Emin Olcay, a Turkish actor from Istanbul, Türkiye.
