Ergun Köknar
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Name: Ergun Köknar.
Birth: May 23, 1934 (or April 23, 1934 per source [4]) in Istanbul, Turkey.
Death: September 11, 2000, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Occupations: Actor, writer, screenplay, theater director, journalist.
Education: Studied architecture at Istanbul University.
Theater: Founder of the Arena Theater (founded 1962).
Known for/Works:
Babamin Namusu (1986)
Çaycilar Krali (1987)
Kilink Uçan Adama Karsi (1967) / Killing vs. the Flying Man
Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class / Orta Direk Şaban
Billionaire / Milyarder
The Bald Boy
Cankiz, Arım Balım Peteğim
Şalvar Bank
The Girl From The Marsh Croft
Bülbül Yuvası
Gharam fi Stambul (1966)
Afacan Ates Parçasi (1990)
Evcilik Oyunu (1988)
Personal: Married to Suna Pekuysal.
Ergun Köknar was a Turkish actor, writer, theater director, and journalist. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 23, 1934, he studied architecture at Istanbul University. He was a founder of the Arena Theater, which was established in 1962. Köknar's career spanned several decades in theater, cinema, and television
Career overview
Ergun Köknar was a Turkish actor, writer, theater director, and journalist born in Istanbul on May 23, 1934. He studied architecture at Istanbul University and was one of the founders of the Arena Theater, which was established in 1962. Throughout his career, he contributed to numerous cinema and television productions, accumulating 67 known credits. He was married to Suna Pekuysal and remained active in the Turkish entertainment industry until his death in Istanbul on September 11, 2000.
His acting filmography includes a diverse range of projects. He is recognized for his roles in films such as Babamin Namusu, Çaycilar Krali, Kilink Uçan Adama Karsi, Gharam fi Stambul, Afacan Ates Parçasi, and Evcilik Oyunu. He also gained recognition for his performances in the films Orta Direk Şaban and Milyarder. Additional works credited to his career include The Bald Boy and Cankiz, Arım Balım Peteğim, Şalvar Bank, Killing vs. the Flying Man, The Girl From The Marsh Croft, and Bülbül Yuvası. Beyond his acting work, Köknar was also involved in writing and screenplay development. His professional life spanned several decades, during which he established himself as a notable figure in Turkish theater, cinema, and television.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Karate Can (2000)
- Bizim Aile (1996) as Tarih Hocası Sadık
- Les clients d'Avrenos (1996) as Mr. Pastore
- Le rêve d'Esther (1996) as Turkish doctor
- Kızlar Sınıfı (1994)
- Merhamet (1993)
- Doktorlar (1989) as Doktor
- Afacan (1989)
- Evcilik Oyunu (1988) as Patron Nizamettin
- Damga (1987) as Meyhaneci Barba
- Babamız Eğleniyor (1987) as Zühtü
- Babamın Namusu (1986) Writer
- Billionaire (1986) as Mehmet
- Şalvar Bank (1986) as Selahattin
- Sevda Rüzgarı (1986)
- Bebek Davası (1986)
- Püf Noktası (1986) Writer
- Cilalı İbo Maceralar Peşinde (1986)
- Eşşek Oğlum ve Ben (1986) Screenplay
- Acımak (1985) as Tahsin
- Kul Kuldan Beter (1985) as Ergun
- Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class (1984) as Adnan Biçakçi
- Çare Sende Allah'ım (1984) as Murat
- Geçim Otobüsü (1984) as Zühtü Tuşçuoğlu
- Sade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e Karşı (1984) as Baloun
- Kızın Varmı Derdin Var (1973)
- Dertli (1973) as Fabrikatör Kadir
- Merhaba Tatlım (1972)
- The Bald Boy and Cankiz (1972)
- Hasret (1971) as Kolçak Ağa
- Elmacı Kadın (1971)
- Afacan the Little Tramp (1971)
- Yumurcağın Tatlı Rüyaları (1971)
- Cafer Bey: İyi, Fakir ve Kibar (1971)
- Zagor vs. The Dark Menace (1971)
- Üç Kızgın Cengaver (1971)
- Kezban in Paris (1971)
- Yalnız Değiliz (1971)
- Zehir Hafiye (1971)
- Küçük Hanımın Şoförü (1970)
- Arım Balım Peteğim (1970)
- Bülbül Yuvası (1970)
- Kezban in Rome (1970)
- Tarkan: Canavarlı Kule (1969)
- Road Without End (1969)
- Sen Bir Meleksin (1969)
- Buruk Acı (1969)
- Anjelik ve Deli İbrahim (1968)
- Bozkırlar Şahini Targan (1968)
- Those Would-Be Girls (1967) as Siret
- Tapılacak Kadın (1967)
- Killing vs. the Flying Man (1967)
- Kırbaç Altında (1967) as (Asım Nipton Seslendirmesi )
- Gariban (1966)
- Karaoglan: Baybora's Son (1966)
- The Ugly King (1966)
- Love in Istanbul (1966) as Muhittin
- Fırtına Beşler (1966)
- Eşrefpaşalı (1966)
- Kolsuz Kahraman (1966)
- Kan Gövdeyi Götürdü (1965) as Cellat Nuri
- Beyaz Atlı Adam (1965)
- Kahreden Kurşun (1965) as Cellat Nuri
- Affetmeyen Kadın (1964)
- Küçük Dünya (1961)
- The Girl From The Marsh Croft (1934)
- Kader Rüzgarı
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ergun Köknar best known for?
Ergun Köknar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Female Yakuza Tale (1973), Jet Pilot (1957), Şalvar Bank (1986), The Bald Boy and Cankiz (1972).
When and where was Ergun Köknar born?
Ergun Köknar was born on May 23, 1934 in İstanbul, Türkiye. They passed away on September 11, 2000.
How many credits does Ergun Köknar have?
Ergun Köknar has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1934 to 2000.
What is Ergun Köknar's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Ergun Köknar (Acting). Format: Factual identity profile. Style: Plain prose, neutral, encyclopedic, no markdown, no headings, no bullet points. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. Word count: 90-130 words. Goal: Write a profile based on the provided sources. Name: Ergun Köknar. Birth: May 23, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Bald Boy and Cankiz (1972) — aged about 38
- Şalvar Bank (1986) as Selahattin — aged about 52
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