Yaman Okay
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1951 in Giresun, Turkey
- Died
- February 19, 1993
- Active Years
- 1977–1994 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 57 credits in database
Biography
Yaman Okay was a Turkish actor born in 1951 in Giresun, Turkey. He completed his education at Aksaray Özel Bilir Koleji and attended the Şişli Siyasal Bilgiler Yüksekokulu. His professional career began in amateur theater with the play Bir Yol, and he later joined the Ankara Sanat Tiyatrosu. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous film and television productions, including On Fertile Lands, 40 Quadratmeter Deutschland, The Herd, Yoksul, Journey of Hope, Deli Deli Küpeli, Tatar Ramazan, My Cinemas, Piano Piano Kid, and Kurtulus. In 1981, he received the Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in On Fertile Lands. Yaman Okay was married to Meral Okay and died on February 19, 1993, in Istanbul.
Career overview
Yaman Okay was a Turkish actor born in 1951 in Giresun, Turkey. He began his artistic career in amateur theater with a play titled Bir Yol before Rutkay Aziz directed him toward the Ankara Art Theater. Throughout his professional life, he appeared in numerous film and television projects. His filmography includes credits such as On Fertile Lands, 40 Quadratmeter Deutschland, Kurtulus, Yoksul, Journey of Hope, The Herd, Deli Deli Küpeli, Tatar Ramazan, My Cinemas, and Piano Piano Kid. For his performance in the 1980 film On Fertile Lands, he received the 1981 Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Beyond his film work, Okay was married to Meral Okay. He completed his education at Aksaray Private Bilir College and attended the Sisli School of Political Sciences. His career spanned several years until his death on February 19, 1993, in Istanbul, Turkey, at the age of 42. He is recognized for a total of 57 known acting credits throughout his career.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Liberation (1994) as Col. 'Deli' Halit Bey
- Walking After Midnight (1992) as Nazif
- Saygılar Bizden (1992) as Rıza'nın Arkadaşı
- Daydreams of Miss Cazibe (1992) as Kasap
- Rosa, I Love You (1992) as Sarhoş
- Denize Hançer Düştü (1992) as Payal
- Siyabend and Xece (1991) as Qeda
- Piano Piano Kid (1991) as Hızır
- My Cinemas (1990) as Recep
- Fazilet (1990) as Aziz
- Journey of Hope (1990) as Türkmen
- Tatar Ramazan (1990) as Ağa
- Acılar Paylaşılmaz (1989) as Günay Güner (voice)
- El Kapıları (1988) as Cemal
- Dönüş (1988) as İzollu
- The Third Eye (1988)
- Emanet (1988) as (Süheyl Eğriboz Seslendirmesi)
- Mesela Muzaffer (1987) as (Yadigar Ejder Seslendirmesi)
- İslamiyet'in Doğuşu (1987) as (Selahattin Fırat Seslendirmesi)
- How to Save Asiye (1987) as Kara Mustafa
- Yaşamak Haram Oldu (1987) as (Hüseyin Peyda Seslendirmesi)
- A Long Night (1987) as Zekeriya
- Suçlu Kim (1986) as (Adnan Mersinli Seslendirmesi)
- Tarzan Rıfkı (1986) as Baykal Kent Seslendirmesi
- 40 m² Deutschland (1986) as Dursun
- Yoksul (1986) as Süleyman
- Çağdaş Bir Köle (1986)
- Sokakların Kanunu (1986)
- Deli Deli Küpeli (1986) as Eşkiya Yılanoğlu
- Evlat (1986)
- Bugünün Saraylısı (1985) as Yaşar
- The Frogs (1985)
- Seyyid (1985) as Ömer
- Kanun Adamı (1985)
- Secret Intentions (1984) as (voice)
- The Wrestler (1984) as Tevfik
- Doktor Civanım (1983) as Sırrı Elitaş Seslendirmesi
- Kahreden Kursun (1983)
- The Lake (1982) as (Yılmaz Kurt Seslendirmesi)
- Alişan (1982)
- Seni Kalbime Gömdüm (1982)
- My Friend (1982) as Dursun Ali Sarıoğlu (voice)
- The Horse (1982) as Remzi
- Tomruk (1982) as Katrancı Veysel
- Kaçak (1982)
- A Case For Two (1981) as Hikmet
- Davaro (1981) as Seslendirme
- To Crush The Serpent (1981)
- Herhangi Bir Kadın (1981) as Cemal'in arkadaşı
- Ben De Özledim (1981) as voice
- The Sacrifice (1980) as Mümin in arkadaşı
- Hasan the Rose (1980) as Ahmet
- On Fertile Lands (1980) as Ali
- Kanal (1979) as Tuncel Kurtiz (voice)
- The Herd (1978) as Abuzer
- The Herd (1978) as Erol Demiröz (voice)
- Children of Heaven (1977) as (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yaman Okay best known for?
Yaman Okay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Liberation (1994), Walking After Midnight (1992), Journey of Hope (1990), Tatar Ramazan (1990).
When and where was Yaman Okay born?
Yaman Okay was born on January 1, 1951 in Giresun, Turkey. They passed away on February 19, 1993.
How many credits does Yaman Okay have?
Yaman Okay has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 1994.
What is Yaman Okay's background in cinema and television?
Yaman Okay was a Turkish actor born in 1951 in Giresun, Turkey. He completed his education at Aksaray Özel Bilir Koleji and attended the Şişli Siyasal Bilgiler Yüksekokulu. His professional career began in amateur theater with the play Bir Yol, and he later joined the Ankara Sanat Tiyatrosu. Throughout his career, he a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Liberation (1994) as Col. 'Deli' Halit Bey — aged about 43
- Tatar Ramazan (1990) as Ağa — aged about 39
- Davaro (1981) as Seslendirme — aged about 30
- Journey of Hope (1990) as Türkmen — aged about 39
- The Lake (1982) as (Yılmaz Kurt Seslendirmesi) — aged about 31
- Kanal (1979) as Tuncel Kurtiz (voice) — aged about 28
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