Metin Akpınar
| Metin Akpınar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Metin Akpınar November 2, 1941 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Occupation | Actor |
Metin Akpınar (born November 2, 1941) is a Turkish actor. He has been one of the most successful comedians in Turkey.[1]
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Biography
He was born in Aksaray,Istanbul, and graduated from Pertevniyal high school. He pursued his university career in Faculty of Law and Literature at Istanbul.
His professional career started in 1964 in Ulvi Uraz theater with the play "Gözlerimi Kaparım Vazifemi Yaparım". In 1967, he co-founded Devekuşu Kabare Tiyatrosu, the first cabaret theater of Turkey, in 1967, and has been the administrative director since.
In most of his films he starred with Zeki Alasya, often playing the more shrewd one of the duo.
In 1998, the Turkish Government awarded the title "Devlet Sanatçısı" (literally "State Artist" or "National Artist") to Metin Akpınar.[2]
He is married to Göksel Özdoğdu.
Filmography
Notes
- ↑ (Turkish) http://www.haber7.com/haber.php?haber_id=273175
- ↑ (Turkish) List of Turkish State artists by year
External links
- Metin Akpınar at the Internet Movie Database
- Sinematürk
- (Turkish) http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2005/02/19/ozgenturk.html
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