Jale Arıkan
Biography
Jale Arıkan was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 22, 1965. At the age of six, she moved with her parents to Berlin. Following her matriculation, she studied at a drama school in Berlin under Hanny Herter. At age seventeen, she worked as a television announcer for the First German Television channel, known as ARD. In 1996, she relocated to New York, where she acted in various roles for television and feature films. She subsequently lived and worked in Los Angeles from 1997 to 2003. Since 2004, she has resided in Berlin while also working in Istanbul and Munich. Throughout her career, she has featured in productions across multiple locations, including Morocco and Portugal.
Career overview
Jale Arikan was born on August 22, 1965, in Istanbul, Turkey. At the age of six, she moved with her parents to Berlin. After completing her matriculation, she studied at a drama school in Berlin with Hanny Herter. At the age of 17, she worked as a television announcer for the First German Television channel known as ARD.
In 1996, Arikan relocated to New York, where she played numerous roles in both television and feature films. Her career continued as she lived and worked in Los Angeles from 1997 to 2003. Since 2004, she has been based in Berlin while also working in Istanbul and Munich. Throughout her career in acting, she has featured in many locations, including Morocco and Portugal.
On screen, Arikan has accumulated a known total of sixty-six acting credits. Her work spans various international locations and production hubs, reflecting a diverse career in both television and feature films across multiple countries and cities.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
69 titles- Geister (2026) as Rogge
- İdea (2025)
- Elbow (2024) as Sultan
- Dad Got Grounded (2022) as Dr. Ayse Akgül
- Kerr (2022) as Meryem
- Jenseits der Spree (2021) as Leyle Neumann
- Notes of Berlin (2021) as Mutter
- Das Leben ist kein Kindergarten – Umzugschaos (2021) as Prof. Dr. Hopf
- Der gute Bulle: Nur Tote reden nicht (2020)
- The Ant (2019) as Serpil
- The Names are Lost First (2019) as Hayriye
- Commitment Aslı (2019)
- Phantomschmerz (2018) as Nicole
- Phi (2017) as Ceyhan Hoca
- The Stone (2017)
- Bye Bye Germany (2017) as Banu
- The Escape (2016) as Aliye
- Nebile Hanım'ın Solucan Deliği (2016) as Nebile
- Cherry Season (2014) as Monika Sessa
- Her Sevda Bir Veda (2014) as Selma
- Die Schlikkerfrauen (2014) as Zaris Mutter
- Papa auf Probe (2013) as Simay
- Letzte Spur Berlin (2012) as Ulya Buchner
- Kommissar Marthaler (2012) as Tankstellenbesitzerin Gazetti
- Veda (2012) as Behice
- Particle (2012) as Zeynep
- Zenne Dancer (2012) as Şükran
- Evet, I Do! (2008) as Tülay
- Augenzeugin (2008) as Ira
- Porno!Melo!Drama! (2007) as Ayse
- Der Kriminalist (2006) as Aysha Sahin
- Kommissar Stolberg (2006) as Monika Strecker
- Der beste Lehrer der Welt (2006)
- Your Name is Justine (2005) as Nadenka
- Soundless (2004) as Freundin des Russen
- Typisch Mann! (2004) as Christin
- Wilde Engel (2002) as Dr. Ariane Foster
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Yasemin Schröter
- Abschnitt 40 (2001) as Dr. Winzer
- The Hunter (1998) as Zala
- Ein Engel schlägt zurück (1998) as Ayse Yilmaz
- Küstenwache (1997) as Dr. Marlies Tenhagen
- Wolkenstein (1996) as Farah
- Samson and Delilah (1996) as Noemi
- Landgang für Ringo (1996) as Tuelay
- Nachtbus (1995)
- Tot auf Halde (1995) as Christina
- Ein starkes Team (1994) as Türkische Barfrau
- Tersine Dünya (1994) as Hasibe
- Ärzte (1994) as Husnije
- Schwarz greift ein (1994) as Ayse Yilmaz
- Nacht der Frauen (1994) as Hülya
- Maus und Katz (1993) as Ana
- Wolffs Revier (1992) as Katja
- Glückliche Reise (1992) as Rosa Seabra
- Schattenboxer (1992) as Leyla
- The Nude (1991)
- Hotel Paradies (1990) as Isabel
- Eine Liebe in Istanbul (1990) as Nursim
- The Story Teller (1989) as Ivy
- Vatanyolu – Die Heimreise (1989) as Selvi
- Praxis Bülowbogen (1987) as Fatma
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Kat
- A Case For Two (1981) as Ilse
- A Case For Two (1981) as Ayla
- A Case For Two (1981) as Nilay
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Sabine
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Zahmia
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Uschi Petzold
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jale Arıkan best known for?
Jale Arıkan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Stone (2017), Cherry Season (2014), Letzte Spur Berlin (2012), Der Kriminalist (2006).
When and where was Jale Arıkan born?
Jale Arıkan was born on August 22, 1965 in Istanbul, Turkey.
How many credits does Jale Arıkan have?
Jale Arıkan has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Jale Arıkan's background in cinema and television?
Jale Arıkan was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 22, 1965. At the age of six, she moved with her parents to Berlin. Following her matriculation, she studied at a drama school in Berlin under Hanny Herter. At age seventeen, she worked as a television announcer for the First German Television channel, known as ARD. In...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Der Fahnder (1984) as Kat — aged about 18
- Abschnitt 40 (2001) as Dr. Winzer — aged about 35
- Letzte Spur Berlin (2012) as Ulya Buchner — aged about 46
- SOKO Leipzig (2001) as Yasemin Schröter — aged about 35
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Sabine — aged about 4
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Zahmia — aged about 4
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