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Rıza Akın

Acting Born Sep 15, 1957 Died Nov 2, 2022 Adana, Türkiye 58 credits
58
Total Credits
2005–2023
19 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
8
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Rıza Akın (Actor).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble.
Target Audience: Public reference site (neutral, encyclopedic).
Name: Rıza Akın.
Birth Date: September 15, 1957 (Source 1, 2, 4) OR September 15, 1955 (Source 3, 5). Note: Source 1 is TMDB, Source 3 is Wikipedia, Source 5 is biyografidunyasi. I will note the discrepancy or pick the most consistent if possible, but usually, in archival work, if sources conflict, I should be careful. However, the prompt asks for a profile. Source 1, 2, and 4 agree on 1957. Source 3 and 5 say 1955. I will stick to the 1957 date as it appears in multiple sources including TMDB.
Birth Place: Adana, Türkiye (Source 1, 3, 5).
Death Date: November 2, 2022 (Source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Age at death: 65 (Source 1) or ~67 (Source 5).
Nationality/Profession: Turkish actor (Source 2, 4). Theatre, film, and television actor (Source 5).
Affiliations: Board member of the Adana Theater Association (Source 2, 3, 4, 5).
Career details: Known for acting (Source 1). 58 known credits (Source 1). Came to cinema relatively late (Source 5). BBC remembered him as one of the special actors Turkish cinema discovered a little late (Source 5).

Rıza Akın was a Turkish actor known for his work in theatre, film, and television. Born in Adana, Türkiye, on September 15, 1957, he passed away on November 2,

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Rıza Akın (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Rıza Akın.
Birth: September 15, 1957 (Source 1, 2, 4) or September 15, 1955 (Source 3, 5). Note: Sources conflict on birth year. I will use the dates provided in the TMDB/Cineo sources or note the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in an encyclopedic entry, I should stick to the most consistent or provided data. Actually, I will check if I can reconcile. Source 1 says 1957. Source 3 says 1955. Source 5 says 1955. I will use the 1957 date as it appears in the TMDB bio provided in the prompt, or simply state his birth and death dates.
Death: November 2, 2022.
Nationality: Turkish.
Profession: Actor (theatre, film, and television).
Affiliation: Board member of the Adana Theater Association.
Place of Birth: Adana, Türkiye.
Career details: Came to cinema relatively late; described by the BBC as one of the special actors that Turkish cinema discovered a little late.
Known credits: 58 (Source 1).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Rıza Akın was a Turkish actor known for his work in theatre, film, and television. Born in Adana, Türkiye, on September 15, 1957, he was a prominent figure in the local arts community and served as a board member of the Adana Theater Association. He passed away on November 2, 2022.
Paragraph 2: Career.
Akın's career spanned various mediums, with 58 known credits listed in his filmography. He transitioned into cinema relatively late in his career. Following his death, the BBC identified him as one of the special actors that Turkish cinema discovered a little late. His contributions to the performing arts included roles across stage and screen.
Drafting check:
"Rıza Akın was a Turkish actor who worked in theatre, film, and television. Born in Adana, Türkiye, on September 15, 1957, he was also a board member of the Adana Theater Association. He died on November 2, 2022.

Throughout his career, Akın accumulated 58 known credits. He entered the film industry relatively late in his professional life. After his death, the BBC recognized him as one of the special actors that Turkish cinema discovered a little late. His body of work encompasses various performances in both cinematic and theatrical settings."
Word Count Check:
Draft: ~100 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
Expansion Strategy:
I need to expand while staying strictly within the provided facts.
Facts available:
Turkish actor (theatre, film, television).
Board member of Adana Theater Association.
Born Adana, Türkiye.
Birth: Sept 15, 1957 (or 1955).
Death: Nov 2, 2022.
58 credits.
Came to cinema relatively late.
BBC

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Career timeline

In the Blind SpotRegardless
Game BirdsKerrSevmedim DemeOne Way
Wounded HeartHave You Ever Seen Fireflies?Pencere ÖnüPure White
AlephVendors' MeetingAile Hükümeti
CanevimSilenced TreeThe Adventures of Sukran the Lame
SteppeThe Enemy in My HouseYalancı DamatHürkuş: Göklerdeki KahramanShall No One Hold My Hand!
Son DestanIn the FamilyWords Fly AwayThe GuestSideway
Cesur YürekAlbumA Splendid Movie
Maral: The Most Beautiful StoryMadımak: Carina'nın GünlüğüUntil I Lose My Breath
Kardeş PayıRuhumun Aynası
Ben Onu Çok SevdimGovernment WomanI Am Not HimShipsCrossroads
Böyle BitmesinWatchtowerA Noise in the NightÇanakkale 1915
Tövbeler TövbesiKüçük GünahlarOğul
Kılıç GünüHair
SamanyoluJolly LifeMilkIn Darkness40
Kalpsiz AdamSummer Book
Riza
Beyaz Gelincik

Full Filmography

58 titles
  • In the Blind Spot (2023) as Burhan
  • Regardless (2023) as Mustafa
  • Game Birds (2022) as Mahir
  • Kerr (2022) as Katil
  • Sevmedim Deme (2022)
  • One Way (2022)
  • Wounded Heart (2021) as Hüseyin Varoglu
  • Have You Ever Seen Fireflies? (2021) as Okul Müdürü
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  • Pencere Önü (2021) as Sait
  • Pure White (2021) as İbrahim
  • Aleph (2020)
  • Vendors' Meeting (2020) as Zafer
  • Aile Hükümeti (2020)
  • Canevim (2019)
  • Silenced Tree (2019) as Turgut
  • The Adventures of Sukran the Lame (2019)
  • Steppe (2018) as Fikret Şalvarcı
  • The Enemy in My House (2018) as Hikmet Kara
  • Yalancı Damat (2018)
  • Hürkuş: Göklerdeki Kahraman (2018)
  • Shall No One Hold My Hand! (2018) as Kemal
  • Silent Therapy (2018) as Akin
  • Son Destan (2017) as Fettah
  • In the Family (2017) as Selahattin Aladağ
  • Words Fly Away (2017)
  • The Guest (2017)
  • Sideway (2017)
  • Cesur Yürek (2016) as Harbi
  • Album (2016) as Rıfat
  • A Splendid Movie (2016)
  • Maral: The Most Beautiful Story (2015) as Muhsin Usta
  • Madımak: Carina'nın Günlüğü (2015) as Ali Sivri
  • Until I Lose My Breath (2015) as Father
  • Kardeş Payı (2014) as Tahsin Özdemir
  • Ruhumun Aynası (2014) as Cevdet
  • Ben Onu Çok Sevdim (2013) as Ethem Menderes
  • Government Woman (2013) as Papaz Hanna
  • I Am Not Him (2013)
  • Ships (2013) as Restoran Sahibi
  • Crossroads (2013) as Yakup Father
  • Böyle Bitmesin (2012)
  • Watchtower (2012) as The father
  • A Noise in the Night (2012) as Ali Rıza
  • Çanakkale 1915 (2012) as Esat Paşa
  • Tövbeler Tövbesi (2011) as Hasan Akdağ
  • Küçük Günahlar (2011)
  • Oğul (2011)
  • Kılıç Günü (2010) as Nazım Soylu
  • Hair (2010) as Musa
  • Samanyolu (2009) as Halil
  • Jolly Life (2009)
  • Milk (2009) as Ali Hoca
  • In Darkness (2009)
  • 40 (2009) as Ahmet
  • Kalpsiz Adam (2008) as Şevket
  • Summer Book (2008) as Ambulance driver
  • Riza (2007) as Rıza
  • Beyaz Gelincik (2005)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Rıza Akın best known for?

Rıza Akın is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wounded Heart (2021), Silenced Tree (2019), Tooth Fairy 2 (2012), Moonlight and Valentino (1995).

When and where was Rıza Akın born?

Rıza Akın was born on September 15, 1957 in Adana, Türkiye. They passed away on November 2, 2022.

How many credits does Rıza Akın have?

Rıza Akın has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2023.

What is Rıza Akın's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Rıza Akın (Actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullets, no preamble. Target Audience: Public reference site (neutral, encyclopedic). Name: Rıza Akın. Birth Date: September 15, 1957 (Sourc...

Rıza Akın by the numbers

58credits
41films
17TV series
2005–2023active years

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