Kemal Sunal
Biography
Kemal Sunal was a Turkish actor and comedian born on November 11, 1944, in Istanbul, Türkiye, and died on July 3, 2000, at the age of 55. Also known as Ali Kemal Sunal Ali, he graduated from Vefa High School and began his acting career in minor roles in various theatres. He worked briefly in the Kenterler Theatre, where he debuted in the play Zoraki Tabip, and later transferred to the Devekuşu Kabare Theatre. Sunal gained large popularity among Turkish cinema-goers through his work in films such as Hababam Sınıfı, Kapıcılar Kralı, Davaro, Zübük, and Canim Kardesim. He became famed for his character Şaban, a role he frequently played throughout his long and successful acting career.
Career overview
Kemal Sunal was a Turkish actor and comedian born on November 11, 1944, in Istanbul, Türkiye, who passed away on July 3, 2000, at the age of 55. He gained large popularity amongst Turkish cinema goers through his work in films such as Hababam Sınıfı, Kapıcılar Kralı, Davaro, Zübük, and Canim Kardesim. He became particularly famed for his recurring character named Şaban, a role he frequently played throughout his career.
Sunal graduated from Vefa High School and began pursuing his acting career at an early age by taking on minor roles in various theatres. During his early professional path, he worked for a brief period in the Kenterler Theatre, making his stage debut in the play Zoraki Tabip. Following this, he transferred to the Devekuşu Kabare Theatre, where he continued performing his acting work. Recognized as a real talent through his theatrical and cinematic contributions, he built a long and successful career with 87 known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database before his passing in July 2000.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
94 titles- Propaganda (1999) as Mehdi
- Şaban ile Şirin (1997) as Şaban
- Aynalar (1996)
- Bay Kamber (1994) as Bay Kamber
- Şaban Askerde (1993) as Şaban
- Saygılar Bizden (1992) as Rıza
- Varyemez (1991) as Ragıp Elibol
- Seat Trouble (1990) as Zühtü
- Abuk Sabuk Bir Film (1990) as Ademoğlu Ali
- Boynu Bükük Küheylan (1990) as İbrahim Küheylan
- Zehir Hafiye (1989) as Cemal
- The Laughing Man (1989) as Yusuf Şaplak
- Sevimli Hırsız (1989) as Metin Mertoğlu
- Talih Kuşu (1989) as Osman Abalı
- Polizei (1988) as Ali Ekber
- Stubborn (1988) as Bayram
- Bıçkın (1988) as Ali / Kemal Sunal
- Queer World (1988) as Mehmet
- The Teacher (1988) as Hüsnü Öğretmen
- Uyanık Gazeteci (1988) as Ali
- Kiracı (1987) as Kerim
- Japanese Connection (1987) as Veysel
- The Handsome (1987) as Selim
- Tarzan Rıfkı (1986) as Tarzan Rıfkı
- The Plaintiff (1986) as Yunus
- Deli Deli Küpeli (1986) as Deli Kaymakam
- Yoksul (1986) as Yoksul
- Poor (1986) as Kemal
- Poor (1986) Writer
- Şendul Şaban (1985) as Şaban
- Şaban Pabucu Yarım (1985) as Şaban
- Sosyete Şaban (1985) as Şaban Ağa / Dilaver
- Sosyete Şaban (1985) Screenplay
- Keriz (1985) as Zülfü
- Katma Değer Şaban (1985) as Şaban
- Expat Şaban (1985) as Şaban Yıldız
- Tokatçı (1984) as Osman
- The Postman (1984) as Adem
- Atla Gel Şaban (1984) as Niyazi
- Şaban, a Man from the Middle Class (1984) as Şaban
- Şabaniye (1984) as Şaban/Şabaniye
- Çarıklı Milyoner (1983) as Bayram
- Çarıklı Milyoner (1983) Writer
- Troublemaker Hüsnü (1983) as Hüsnü
- Henpecked (1983) as Kamil Yavaş
- En Büyük Şaban (1983) as Şaban
- Doktor Civanım (1983) as Kemal
- Kanlı Nigar (1981) as Abdi
- Davaro (1981) as Memo
- Trickster (1981) as Rıfkı
- Zübük (1980) as İbrahim Zübükzade/Zeybekzade Kara Yusuf Efe
- Idiot Saban (1980) as Osman / Seyfi
- The Top Scorer (1980) as Sait Sarıoğlu
- Windfall (1980) as Mustafa
- Our Hope Is Şaban (1979) as Ringo Şaban
- Nightingale (1979) as Şaban Ballıses
- King of The Guards (1979) as Bekçi Şaban Özgüneş
- Korkusuz Korkak (1979) as Mülayim Sert
- İnek Şaban (1979) as İnek Şaban/Kaleci Bülent
- İnek Şaban (1979) Producer
- Dokunmayın Şabanıma (1979) as Şaban
- Dokunmayın Şabanıma (1979) Producer
- Feyzo, The Polite One (1978) as Feyzo
- The Man Who Strikes Gold (1978) as Adem Zengin
- Apdi The Gullıble (1978) as Apdi
- 100 Numaralı Adam (1978) as Şaban
- 100 Numaralı Adam (1978) Producer
- A Good Family Kid (1978) as Kemal / Cemal
- Sakar Şakir (1977) as Sakar Şakir/Hasan Titiz
- İbo and Güllüşah (1977) as İbo
- The Chaos Class Is on Vacation (1977) as İnek Şaban
- King of the Doormen (1977) as Seyit
- Saban, Son of Saban (1977) as Şaban
- The King of the Street Cleaners (1977) as Abdi Şakrak
- The Foster Brothers (1976) as Şaban (Süt Oğlan)
- The Chaos Class Failed the Class (1976) as İnek Şaban
- The Chaos Class Is Waking Up (1976) as İnek Şaban
- Nosey Zühtü (1976) as Köfteci Zühtü
- Nosey Zühtü (1976) Writer
- Tosun Pasha (1976) as Şaban/Sahte Tosun Paşa
- Fake Gangster (1976) as Kemal
- The Chaos Class (1975) as İnek Şaban
- The Blue Bead (1975) as Kaymakam Cafer
- Hanzo (1975) as Hanzo / Cabbar
- The Confused Groom (1975) as Apti
- The Stupid Millionaire (1974) as Saffet
- Salako (1974) as Salako
- From the Village to the City (1974) as Saffet
- Longing (1974) as Yanık
- Oh Olsun (1973) as Fazıl Haznedar, Ferit'in abisi
- My Dear Brother (1973) as Yolcu
- Yalancı Yarim (1973) as Kemal
- Güllü is Coming (1973) as Kiralik Katil
- Sweet Talker (1972) as Kemal
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kemal Sunal best known for?
Kemal Sunal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bay Kamber (1994), Seat Trouble (1990), Polizei (1988), Stubborn (1988).
When and where was Kemal Sunal born?
Kemal Sunal was born on November 11, 1944 in İstanbul, Türkiye. They passed away on July 3, 2000.
How many credits does Kemal Sunal have?
Kemal Sunal has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 1999.
What is Kemal Sunal's background in cinema and television?
Kemal Sunal was a Turkish actor and comedian born on November 11, 1944, in Istanbul, Türkiye, and died on July 3, 2000, at the age of 55. Also known as Ali Kemal Sunal Ali, he graduated from Vefa High School and began his acting career in minor roles in various theatres. He worked briefly in the Kenterler Theatre, wher...
Kemal Sunal by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Zübük (1980) as İbrahim Zübükzade/Zeybekzade Kara Yusuf Efe — aged about 35
- The Foster Brothers (1976) as Şaban (Süt Oğlan) — aged about 31
- The Chaos Class (1975) as İnek Şaban — aged about 30
- Feyzo, The Polite One (1978) as Feyzo — aged about 33
- Davaro (1981) as Memo — aged about 36
- The Chaos Class Is Waking Up (1976) as İnek Şaban — aged about 31
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