Nevin Akkaya
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 29, 1919 in İstanbul, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu
- Died
- April 5, 2015
- Active Years
- 1938–1994 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 98 credits in database
Biography
Nevin Akkaya was an actress born on July 29, 1919, in Istanbul, Turkey, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. Also known by the name Emine, she was married to Tarik Gürcan. Her acting career began in 1937 when she joined the Istanbul City Theaters, performing in numerous stage productions during her early years. She made her film debut the following year in Aynaroz Kadisi in 1938. Over her career, she appeared in a significant number of known credits and films, including Uçuruma dogru, Sehvet Kurbani, Kanli Nigar, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Tarzan Rifki, Oh, Beautiful Istanbul, The Top Scorer, Malkoçoglu: The Death Bouncers, and Hot Gypsy. Nevin Akkaya died on April 5, 2015, at the age of 95 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Career overview
Nevin Akkaya was an actress born on July 29, 1919, in Istanbul, Turkey, which was part of the Ottoman Empire at the time of her birth. Also known by the name Emine, she began her acting career in 1937 after joining the Istanbul City Theaters, where she performed in numerous stage productions during her early years. Her film debut followed the next year with an appearance in the 1938 production Aynaroz Kadısı, marking the beginning of her career in cinema where she eventually accumulated ninety-seven known acting credits.
Over the course of her career, Akkaya appeared in several key films of early Turkish cinema. Among her known film credits are Uçuruma dogru in 1949, Sehvet Kurbani in 1940, and another film titled Sehvet Kurbani released in 1972. Her extensive work in the film industry also included roles in Kanlı Nigar, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Tarzan Rıfkı, Oh, Beautiful Istanbul, The Top Scorer, Malkoçoğlu: The Death Bouncers, Victim of Lust, and Hot Gypsy.
In her personal life, she was married to Tarik Gürcan. Akkaya passed away on April 5, 2015, at the age of ninety-five in Istanbul, Turkey.
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98 titles- Sevgi Oyunu (1994) as (Gül Vergon Seslendirme)
- Sevdaların Ölümü (1992)
- Alev Gibi Bir Kız (1990)
- Kınalı Hanzo (1989) as Ilyas'in Annesi (voice)
- Anılar (1989)
- Mesela Muzaffer (1987) as (Sevda Ferdağ Seslendirmesi)
- Güneşten De Sıcak (1987) as (Neriman Köksal Seslendirmesi)
- İslamiyet'in Doğuşu (1987) as (Semra Poyraz Seslendirmesi)
- Tarzan Rıfkı (1986) as Suna Yıldızoğlu Seslendirmesi
- Gelin Oy (1986) as Aliye Rona (voice)
- Güvercinim (1986) as Neriman Köksal (voice)
- Dil Yarası (1984)
- İlişki (1983) as Neriman Köksal (voice)
- A Broken Love Story (1982) as (Neriman Köksal Seslendirmesi)
- Kaçak (1982)
- Kanlı Nigar (1981) as Fatma Girik Seslendirmesi
- Uyanık Aptallar (1981) as (Suna Yıldızoğlu Seslendirmesi)
- The Top Scorer (1980) as Suzan Avcı Seslendirmesi
- Karpuzcu (1979) as Aysen
- Cevriyem (1978) as (Türkan Şoray Seslendirmesi )
- There is a Lion in Every Heart (1976) as (Selma Güneri Seslendirmesi)
- The Earthquake (1976) as (Türkan Şoray Seslendirmesi)
- Perişan (1976) as Aliye Rona (voice)
- Haydi Gençlik Hop Hop Hop (1975) as (Tennur Solak Seslendirmesi)
- Gece Kuşu Zehra (1975) as Zehra/Semra (voice)
- Karanlık Yıllar (1974) as (Meral Zeren Seslendirmesi)
- Silemezler Gönlümden (1974) as (Kamuran Akkor Seslendirmesi)
- The Killing Field (1974)
- Innocent Woman (1974)
- Yazık Oldu Yarınlara (1974) as Aliye Rona (voice)
- Sayılı Kabadayılar (1974) as (Müjde Ar Seslendirmesi)
- Şehvet Kurbanı (1973)
- Yanaşma (1973) as (Meral Zeren Seslendirmesi)
- Zalim Kartal (1973) as (Meral Zeren Seslendirmesi)
- Hazreti Yusuf (1973) as (Bahar Erdeniz Seslendirmesi)
- Acı Sevda (1973) as (Müşerref Tezcan Seslendirmesi)
- Namın Yürüsün Behçet (1973) as (Melek Görgün Seslendirmesi)
- A Bunch of Violets (1973) as Hale Soygazi (voice)
- Öksüzler (1973) as (Hale Soygazi Seslendirme)
- Mahkum (1972) as (Hale Soygazi Seslendirme)
- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1972) as (Feri Cansel Seslendirmesi)
- Benimle Sevişir misin (1972) as (Feri Cansel Seslendirmesi)
- Malkoçoğlu: The Death Bouncers (1972) as Leyla Selimi (voice)
- Elif ile Seydo (1972)
- Cevriye'nin Kızları (1972) as (Feri Cansel Seslendirmesi)
- The Stepmother (1971) as (Zeynep Aksu Seslendirmesi)
- Loving You is My Destiny (1971) as Cavidan Dora (voice)
- The Profiteers (1971)
- Gönül Meyhanesi (1970) as (Belgin Doruk Seslendirmesi)
- Casus Kıran: 7 Canlı Adam (1970)
- Ölüm Çemberi (1970) as (Feri Cansel Seslendirmesi)
- Private Osman (1970)
- Hot Gypsy (1969)
- Sevgili Babam (1969) as (Sema Özcan Seslendirmesi)
- Hancı (1969)
- Kızıl Maske (1968) as Suzan Avcı (voice)
- Şafak Sökmesin (1968) as (Pervin Par Seslendirmesi)
- Mother (1967)
- Ringo Kid (1967) as (Sevda Ferdağ Seslendirmesi)
- Killing vs. the Flying Man (1967) as Suzan Avcı (voice)
- Kara Duvaklı Gelin (1967) as (Türkan Şoray Seslendirmesi)
- Killing in Istanbul (1967) as Suzan Avcı (voice)
- Seni affedemem (1967) as (Hülya Koçyiğit Seslendirmesi)
- Çirkin Kral Affetmez (1967) as Nuran Aksoy (voice)
- Kırbaç Altında (1967) as (Selda Alkor Seslendirmesi)
- Yıkılan Yuva (1967) as (Peri Han Seslendirmesi)
- Kıskanç Kadın (1966) as Çolpan İlhan (voice)
- The Sinful Woman (1966) as Türkan Soray (voice)
- Oh, Beautiful Istanbul (1966) as (voice)
- Yosma (1966) as (Selda Alkor Seslendirmesi)
- Babam Katil Değildi (1966)
- Babam Katil Değildi (1966) as (Sevda Ferdağ Seslendirmesi)
- Dişi Düşman (1966) as Ajda Pekkan (voice)
- Suçsuz Firari (1966) as (Sema Özcan Seslendirmesi)
- Karanlıklar Meleği (1966) as Neriman Köksal
- Zennube (1965) as (Sevim Çağlayan Seslendirmesi)
- Konyakçı (1965) as (Neriman Köksal Seslendirmesi)
- Kartalların Öcü: Severek Ölenler (1965) as (Fatma Girik Seslendirmesi )
- Devlerin Kavgası (1965) as Pervin Par (voice)
- Soytarı (1965) as (Muzaffer Akgün Seslendirmesi)
- Ölümden Beter (1965) as Nilgün Esen (voice)
- Wind of Youth (1964) as (Neriman Köksal Seslendirmesi)
- Hancının Kızı (1963) as (Evrim Fer Seslendirmesi)
- Biz de Arkadaş mıyız? (1962) as (Türkan Şoray Seslendirmesi)
- Sahte Nikah (1962) as (Filiz Akın Seslendirmesi)
- Lekeli Kadın (1962) as (Neriman Köksal Seslendirmesi)
- Civanmert (1960) as (Fatma Girik Seslendirmesi)
- Ateşten Damla (1960) as (Muhterem Nur Seslendirmesi)
- Kurt Mustafa (1957) as (Suzan Avcı Seslendirmesi)
- Battal Gazi Geliyor (1955) as Neriman Köksal (voice)
- They Paid with Their Blood (1955) as Neriman Köksal (voice)
- Nilgün (1954) as Erika Remberg (voice)
- İngiliz Kemal Lawrens'e Karşı (1952) as (Pola Morelli Seslendirmesi)
- İstanbul Kan Ağlarken (1951) as (Pola Morelli Seslendirmesi)
- Kendini Kurtaran Şehir (1951) as (Mine Coşkun Seslendirme)
- Kıskanç (1942)
- Victim of Lust (1940)
- Aynaroz Kadısı (1938) as Nurbanu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nevin Akkaya best known for?
Nevin Akkaya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kanlı Nigar (1981), Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (2025), Hot Gypsy (1969), Mother (1967).
When and where was Nevin Akkaya born?
Nevin Akkaya was born on July 29, 1919 in İstanbul, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu. They passed away on April 5, 2015.
How many credits does Nevin Akkaya have?
Nevin Akkaya has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1994.
What is Nevin Akkaya's background in cinema and television?
Nevin Akkaya was an actress born on July 29, 1919, in Istanbul, Turkey, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. Also known by the name Emine, she was married to Tarik Gürcan. Her acting career began in 1937 when she joined the Istanbul City Theaters, performing in numerous stage productions during her early years. S...
Nevin Akkaya by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mother (1967) — aged about 47
- Oh, Beautiful Istanbul (1966) as (voice) — aged about 46
- Kanlı Nigar (1981) as Fatma Girik Seslendirmesi — aged about 61
- Hot Gypsy (1969) — aged about 49
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