Cem Yılmaz
Biography
Cem Yılmaz is a male actor born in Istanbul, Turkey on April 23, 1973. He started his career in stand-up comedy, performing in numerous shows at the Besiktas Cultural Center, where he gained significant popularity. His movie career began in 1998 with a co-starring role in the comedy film Everything's Gonna Be Great, directed by Ömer Vargi. As an actor, Cem Yılmaz is known for his work in the film industry, with a total of 50 acting credits. He is also known for his performances in stand-up comedy shows, which have been well-received by audiences.
Career overview
Cem Yılmaz's acting career began in 1998 with a co-starring role in the comedy film Everything's Gonna Be Great, directed by Ömer Vargi. This marked the start of his transition from stand-up comedy to film acting. Prior to his acting career, Yılmaz gained popularity as a stand-up comedian, performing in numerous shows at the Besiktas Cultural Center.
As a comedian, Yılmaz's performances were well-received by audiences, leading to increased demand for his shows. He eventually became a popular figure in the Turkish entertainment industry, with tickets to his stand-up comedy shows selling for 250TL. Yılmaz's background in stand-up comedy likely influenced his approach to acting, bringing a unique perspective to his film roles.
Throughout his acting career, Yılmaz has appeared in over 50 films and television shows. His early success in film was a natural progression from his stand-up comedy career, and he has since become a well-established figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
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Full filmography
- GORA 4 GORA (2027) as Arif Işık
- GORA 4 GORA (2027) Writer
- GORA 4 GORA (2027) Creator
- CMXXIV (2025) as Self
- CMXXIV (2025) Writer
- CMXXIV (2025) Director
- 10 Dost 10 Tabak (2025)
- Mazhar Alanson İle Misafir (2024)
- Melis İşiten ile Zaten Şov (2023)
- Kavur (2023)
- Do Not Disturb (2023) as Ayzek
- Do Not Disturb (2023) Director
- Do Not Disturb (2023) Writer
- The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri (2022) as Erşan Kuneri
- The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri (2022) Director
- The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri (2022) Writer
- The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri (2022) Producer
- The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri (2022) Creator
- Cem Yılmaz: Diamond Elite Platinum Plus (2021) as Self
- Cem Yılmaz: Diamond Elite Platinum Plus (2021) Director
- Cem Yılmaz: Diamond Elite Platinum Plus (2021) Producer
- Cem Yılmaz: Diamond Elite Platinum Plus (2021) Music
- Comidark Films 2: Insane (2020) as Güven
- Comidark Films 2: Insane (2020) Writer
- Comidark Films 2: Insane (2020) Director
- Comidark Films 2: Insane (2020) Producer
- Comidark Films 2: The Pawn (2020) as Birol
- Comidark Films 2: The Pawn (2020) Director
- Comidark Films 2: The Pawn (2020) Writer
- Comidark Films 2: The Pawn (2020) Producer
- Tonight with İbrahim Selim (2019)
- Comidark Films: The Getaway (2019) as Alpay
- Comidark Films: The Getaway (2019) Director
- Comidark Films: The Getaway (2019) Writer
- Comidark Films: The Getaway (2019) Producer
- Comidark Films: In Between (2019) as Ayzek
- Comidark Films: In Between (2019) Director
- Comidark Films: In Between (2019) Writer
- Comidark Films: In Between (2019) Producer
- TOLGSHOW (2018) as Self
- Arif V 216 (2018) as Arif Işık / Erşan Kuneri
- Arif V 216 (2018) Writer
- Arif V 216: They Made It, But How? (2018)
- Arif V 216: They Made It, But How? (2018) Producer
- Phi (2017) as Himself
- Deli Aşk (2017) as Şefik Ercan
- Iftar Soda (2016) as Cibar Kemal
- Ali Baba and the 7 Dwarfs (2015) as Ali Şenay / Boris Mancov
- Ali Baba and the 7 Dwarfs (2015) Producer
- Ali Baba and the 7 Dwarfs (2015) Writer
- Ali Baba and the 7 Dwarfs (2015) Director
- The Water Diviner (2014) as Sgt. Jemal
- Coming Soon (2014) as Zafer Yıldız / Beşir
- Coming Soon (2014) Director
- Coming Soon (2014) Writer
- Coming Soon (2014) Producer
- CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013) as Self
- CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013) Writer
- CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013) Extralar (2013) as Self
- CM101MMXI Fundamentals (2013) Extralar (2013) Writer
- A Magnificent Haunting (2012) as Yusuf Antep
- Bifo & CMYLMZ (2011)
- Hunting Season (2010) as İdris
- CMYLMZ: Questions & Answers (2010) as Self
- Yahşi Batı (2009) as Aziz Vefa
- Yahşi Batı (2009) Writer
- My Dear Family (2008)
- CMYLMZ (2008) as Self
- CMYLMZ (2008) Writer
- A.R.O.G (2008) as Arif / Komutan Logar / Kaaya / Koobar / Enigma
- A.R.O.G (2008) Director
- A.R.O.G (2008) Producer
- A.R.O.G (2008) Writer
- PowerTürk Müzik Ödülleri (2007) as Presenter
- The Magician (2006) as İskender Tünaydın
- The Magician (2006) Director
- The Magician (2006) Author
- Pembe ve Mavi (2005)
- Magic Carpet Ride (2005) as Müslüm Durulmaz
- The European Side (2004) as Himself
- G.O.R.A. (2004) as Arif / Komutan Logar / Erşan Kuneri / Komutan Kubar
- G.O.R.A. (2004) Writer
- Vizontele (2001) as Fikri
- Bir Tat Bir Doku: Millennium (2001)
- Bir Tat Bir Doku: Millennium (2001) Director
- CMYLMZ 0100111000110000111011 (2001) as Cem Yılmaz / Alien 1 / Alien 2 / New Cem Yılmaz
- CMYLMZ 0100111000110000111011 (2001) Writer
- Cem Yılmaz: One Taste One Texture (1999) as Self
- Cem Yılmaz: One Taste One Texture (1999) Writer
- Everything's Gonna Be Great (1998) as Altan Çamlı
- Everything's Gonna Be Great (1998) Writer
- Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (1995) as Presenter
- Erol Evgin Show (1995)
- Laf Lafı Açıyor (1991)
- Golden Butterfly Awards (1973) as Self - Winner
- Golden Butterfly Awards (1973) as Self - Presenter
- Cennet Director
- Cennet Writer
- Galata Monster Director
- Galata Monster Screenplay