Haluk Bilginer
Actor · 4 series
Haluk Bilginer is a Turkish actor, 72 years old (born 1954), from Izmir, Türkiye. Best known for İhsan Yıldırım in Sweet Life, Kenan Birkan in Ezel, Ali in Running in the Dark, Agâh Beyoğlu in Persona.
Born: 5 June 1954, Izmir, Türkiye
Zodiac: Gemini
Ex-spouse: Zuhal Olcay (1992–2004), Aşkın Nur Yengi (2006–2012)· Ex-partner: Zerrin Tekindor (2011–2017)
Biography
Haluk Bilginer was born in Izmir on 5 June 1954. He completed his schooling at Izmir Turkish College, where he became interested in theatre during high school. After graduating from the Theatre Department of Ankara State Conservatory, he continued his acting training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In the early part of his career, he worked in theatre and television productions in the United Kingdom before undertaking stage, film and television projects in Türkiye. His television credits include Tatlı Hayat, Karanlıkta Koşanlar and Ezel, while Şahsiyet represents a significant digital production in his career. His selected film work includes Masumiyet and Kış Uykusu. Across these projects, his professional experience in British and Turkish theatre is reflected in a varied body of screen and film performances.
Sources: Med YapımFestival of Turkish Films in GermanyAnadolu AgencySinemaTürkSinemaTürkatvatvFestival de CannesApple TVThessaloniki International Film FestivalAy Yapımpuhutv
Education
- Izmir Turkish College
- Theatre Department of Ankara State Conservatory
- London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
Selected Filmography
- Masumiyet (1997)Bekir
- Tatlı Hayat (2001)İhsan Yıldırım
- Karanlıkta Koşanlar (2001)Ali
- Ezel (2010)Kenan Birkan
- Kış Uykusu (2014)Aydın
- Şahsiyet (2018)Agâh Beyoğlu
Series in This Archive
- Tatlı Hayat (2001–2004) — as İhsan YıldırımEnded
- Ezel (2009–2011) — as Kenan BirkanEnded
- Karanlıkta Koşanlar (2001) — as AliEnded
- Şahsiyet (2018) — as Agâh BeyoğluEnded
Frequently asked
How old is Haluk Bilginer?
Haluk Bilginer is 72 years old (born 5 June 1954).
Where is Haluk Bilginer from?
Haluk Bilginer was born in Izmir, Türkiye.
Which TV series did Haluk Bilginer act in?
Haluk Bilginer acted in Sweet Life, Ezel, Running in the Dark, Persona.
Which characters did Haluk Bilginer play?
Haluk Bilginer played İhsan Yıldırım in Sweet Life, Kenan Birkan in Ezel, Ali in Running in the Dark, Agâh Beyoğlu in Persona.
Who plays İhsan Yıldırım in Sweet Life?
İhsan Yıldırım in Sweet Life (Tatlı Hayat) is played by Haluk Bilginer, a Turkish actor from Izmir, Türkiye.
Who plays Kenan Birkan in Ezel?
Kenan Birkan in Ezel is played by Haluk Bilginer, a Turkish actor from Izmir, Türkiye.
What is Haluk Bilginer's zodiac sign?
Haluk Bilginer is a Gemini (born 5 June 1954).
Who was Haluk Bilginer's spouse?
Haluk Bilginer was married to Zuhal Olcay, Aşkın Nur Yengi.
