Ferit Kaya
Biography
Ferit Kaya (born 24 February 1984 in Diyarbakır, Turkey) is a Turkish actor. He began his screen work appearing briefly in the long‑running police drama Arka Sokaklar and in the series Familya. Kaya gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Murtaza in the popular television series Çukur and later as Zafer in the Netflix original series Fatma. In addition to television, he has acted in several films, including Family Secrets, Dárek do cely č. 7 and Sürgünler. As of the latest data, his filmography lists forty‑four acting credits. He is listed on major databases such as TMDB and Wikipedia.
Career overview
Ferit Kaya was born on 24 February 1984 in Diyarbakır, Turkey. He is a male actor whose professional record includes more than forty credited performances across film and television, as listed in a major online film database. His early screen work included a brief appearance in the long‑running Turkish police drama Arka Sokaklar and a role in the series Familya.
Kaya’s profile rose significantly with his portrayal of Murtaza in the popular series Çukur, a part that is described as his breakthrough in Turkish television. He later gained further recognition by playing Zafer in the Netflix original series Fatma, which expanded his visibility to an international streaming audience.
In addition to his television success, Kaya has appeared in several films that contributed to his public reputation. Notable movie titles associated with him include Family Secrets, the Czech‑titled Dárek do cely č. 7, and Sürgünler. These projects, cited in regional film databases, illustrate the range of his work in both domestic and cross‑border productions. Throughout his career, Kaya has accumulated a substantial body of work, reflecting a steady presence in the Turkish entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- The Sleeper (2025) as Afro
- Sürgünler (2025)
- Mom's Pale Flowers (2025) as Ahmet
- Far Away (2024) as Demir Baybars
- Kübra (2024) as Ali Cemal
- Kübra (2024)
- Arda ile Omuz Omuza (2022)
- Heartsong (2022) as Damat
- Family Secrets (2021) as Can Aynar
- Mavera: Hace Ahmed Yesevi (2021) as Mervan
- Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) as Ali
- Kuzgun (2019) as Cihan
- İçten Sesler Korosu (2019)
- Dayan Yüreğim (2018) as Cengiz
- Bir Deli Rüzgar (2018) as Kemancı Ali
- Mortal World (2018) as Arif
- The Pit (2017) as Murtaza
- The Name is Legend (2017) as Ozan Başyurt
- Possessed (2017) as Aziz
- Boşu Bir Yerde (2016) as Erkan
- Tight Dress (2016)
- Magnificent Century: Kösem (2015) as Kara Sait
- Niyazi Gül Dörtnala (2015) as Mahmut
- Öyle ya da Böyle (2015)
- Song of My Mother (2014) as Komiser
- Emanet (2014) as Ekrem
- Lost (2013)
- Böyle Bitmesin (2012)
- Kötü Yol (2012) as Ihsan
- Bu Son Olsun (2012) as Kovboy Ali
- Time Goes By (2010) as Resul
- Five Cities (2009) as Coşkun
- Wings of the Night (2009) as Selim
- Kül ve Ateş (2009) as İbrahim
- Ali's Eight Days (2009) as Tinerci
- A Son of the Sun (2008) as Orkun
- Karamel (2008) as Osman
- The Market: A Tale of Trade (2008) as Serhat
- Menekse and Halil (2007) as Sami
- Pars: Operation Cherry (2007)
- Aşk Eski Bir Yalan (2007)
- Yersiz Yurtsuz (2007) as Veysel
- Mavi Gözlü Dev (2007) as Balaban
- Zeynep’s Eight Days (2007)
- Çare Messi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ferit Kaya best known for?
Ferit Kaya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Sleeper (2025), Far Away (2024), Family Secrets (2021), Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019).
When and where was Ferit Kaya born?
Ferit Kaya was born on February 24, 1984 in Diyarbakır, Turkey.
How many credits does Ferit Kaya have?
Ferit Kaya has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2025.
What is Ferit Kaya's background in cinema and television?
Ferit Kaya (born 24 February 1984 in Diyarbakır, Turkey) is a Turkish actor. He began his screen work appearing briefly in the long‑running police drama Arka Sokaklar and in the series Familya. Kaya gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Murtaza in the popular television series Çukur and later as Zafer in the Ne...