Ozan Akbaba, born in Kars on June 9, 1982, is a Turkish TV series, cinema and theater actor. The successful actor, who graduated from Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, is known for his impressive performances on television and the big screen. He reached a wide fan base, especially with his role as İlyas Çakırbeyli in the TV series “Bandit World No Ruler”.
Akbaba, who appeared before the audience with the character of Emiraslan Gardaşov in the TV series “Ben Bu Cihana Sığmazam” in the 2023-2024 season, will play the character of Cihan Albora in the TV series “Uzak Şehir” in 2024. Akbaba, who is one of the popular faces of Turkish television with his charismatic stance and talent, has also added a different dimension to art by composing movie soundtracks. Name: Ozan Akbaba Date of Birth: June 9, 1982 Place of Birth: Kars Height: 1.80 m.
Weight: 75 kilos Zodiac sign: Gemini Eye Color: Brown Spouse: Buket Arıkan Child: Ozan Ali Akbaba Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Musician, Interior Architect, Carpenter Active Years: 2005 – Present Education: Akdeniz University Faculty of Fine Arts Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department Mother: Güler Akbaba Father: Ömer Akbaba Does he have any siblings?: Yes, he has two siblings named İsmail Cem Akbaba and Bilgehan Akbaba.
Originally From: Kars (Benliahmet Village) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozanakbaba/ Family: He married film producer Buket Arıkan on July 1, 2017. The couple has a son named Ozan Ali. Childhood years: During his childhood, he worked as a cook and carpenter, and went to the theater with the money he earned. Then he started acting in theaters. Even though he studied interior architecture during his university years with the guidance of his father, he could not extinguish his love for acting.
“My father said, ‘Get training for this job, you can do your own job.’ Although I was in the theater at that time, I was acting in short films and writing scripts. “I didn’t stray too far from art.” Education life: He graduated from Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. First step into acting: He had his first acting experience with the TV series ‘Kırık Kanatlar’, which was broadcast in 2005.
Which project did he shine with? He became an instant phenomenon with his character ‘İlyas’ in the TV series ‘Bandit Does Not Rule the World’. Personality traits: Hard-working, disciplined, idealistic, hard-working, productive. Personal development: He composes music for TV series and movies. He composed music for 25 short films. “It’s a talent that runs in the family. Especially my sister and uncle are very good with music.
I guess it was passed on to me from them. My last professional work was the soundtrack of the movie ‘Absolute Justice’, in which I played the leading role. “There are people who say they cannot imagine a life without music, I am one of them.” Mentality: Growing up in a village until the age of 13 also affected his mentality. “There is so much that village life brings to people that I can never forget the first 13 years of my life.
There is a huge difference between a child who has never actually touched a worm and a child who carries the worm around in his hand. It affects many things, from the immune system to the direction in which that child will develop his ideas when he grows up. I guess when you can easily access certain things, they are not valuable to you. I have somehow come this far with determination, hard work and patience. And for this reason, acting is very, very valuable to me.
“It will always continue like that.” First movie: Talip Karamahmutoğlu / I Have a Story Person he admires: “İlker Aksum is one of the actors who fascinates me.” Stage? screen? “They are both soldiers’ squares. Both are special in their own way. “It can’t be done without both.” Love definition: He believes in the power of love. “As someone who has been single since my university years, I can easily say this; The power of love is very good for a person who is used to loneliness.
He learns to cope with his responsibilities and learns to share the double (now three-person) life, to act together, to discuss his decisions, and to verify his plans. If you are a sharing person, your job is already very easy. Marriage has been very good for me. Marriage does not kill love. If it kills love, ego kills, selfishness kills, dictatorship kills, poverty kills except the ability to empathize.” His view on business life: He believes that every actor is waiting for his own role.
“I think the right person finds the right job at the right time. It is not possible to just wait. There is such a thing as calling. It can happen if you believe enough. As long as I am confident in myself, that success will find me. It’s all about fate knowing which direction my life will go. I’m currently following in his footsteps. I don’t believe there is such a thing as being late or starting early. There is a right time in everyone’s life.
They say, ‘Every actor waits for his own role.’ To some he seems 70 years old. “Some of them are 20 years old, some are 33 years old like me.” Career plan: He is writing a movie. He is also writing a play to improve himself in terms of dramaturgy. When he is in a position to shoot the movie, he will hand over its direction to a director I know. He wants to see himself as the project designer and one of the actors in the film.
Future Dream: To constantly improve oneself regarding one’s profession. “I actually have many goals, I have been trying to improve myself in the field of acting since my childhood and I will continue to do so. I want to do a master’s degree in dance theatre. I want to attend workshops with different teams in different countries and learn everything I can. “There is no such thing as a limit in our business, keep learning.” Concerns: “We do a difficult job.
Sometimes we cannot do any work for months. In today’s theater in Turkey, I do not hesitate to criticize anyone on this issue. Because theater is always at the core of the works that people watch with pleasure. It is a very respectable place. I couldn’t make much money from theatre. Theater actors often have to choose to work in movies and TV series because the financial return of theater is low. Naturally, we had difficult times.
At that time, I sometimes said, “I wish I had not left my other profession.” When work doesn’t come, you feel forgotten. You want to come to someone’s mind. There are many actors like you who want to come to mind, but I did not remind anyone of myself. I waited and tried to improve myself in the meantime. Naturally, when one falls into the void, one experiences psychological tension. You fall into despair, wondering, ‘Is it always going to be like this?’ “Everyone experiences this.” What did being a father add to your life?
“It adds a lot to me. It is a little difficult to put this situation into words, it has to be experienced in real terms. But I can say that I adapted to every process easily. “I guess it depends on how much you want it.” Role model: “Even though it’s not my place, I compare myself to Şener Şen. In fact, thanks to the people who told me this, I actually had a thought like that. This is a great pride for me. I think the reason for this is that I can play comedy and dramatic approaches.” Who does he admire?
Which movie influenced Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and Fatih Sultan Mehmet? “Er Is Wieder Da. “It’s a great movie that answers the question of what would happen if Hitler returned to the world today.” TV series you follow: Fi, Masum, 7 Yüz, Game of Thrones, Vikings, Mr. Robot. The book he recommends to everyone: Zülfü Livaneli / Happiness. Ozan Akbaba TV SERIES Ozan Akbaba draws attention with his impressive performances in both action, drama and comedy series.
Here are the TV series that Akbaba has played in his career and the characters he has played: Uzak Şehir Season 2 (2025) – Cihan Albora Uzak Şehir (2024) – Cihan Albora: The charismatic and strong son of the Albora family met the audience as the leading role of the series. I Cannot Fit in This World (2023-2024) – Emiraslan Gardashov: A character full of action and drama; plays a critical role in the story. Town Doctor (2022-2023) – Dr.
Hakan Aydıner / Dr. Kemal Demir: He attracted the attention of the audience with his character as a doctor who is at the center of the events in the town. Bandit Cannot Rule the World (2015-2021) – İlyas Çakırbeyli: He attracted attention as a strong and tough character in the long-running mafia series. Sparrow Palace (2015) – Ramazan: He played an important role in the series focused on family and drama. Poyraz Karayel (2015) – Taner: He stood out as a side character in a detective and drama-based story.
Back Streets (2014) – Dr. Veysel: He appeared on the screen with the role of a doctor who touched the detective story. Güldür Güldür (2013) – Şenol: He performed successfully in comedy sketches. Kuzey Güney (2011) – Sümer Tezkan: He attracted attention with a character full of action and drama. Secrets of Heaven (2011) – Zafer: He played an impressive character in the drama series. Kavak Yelleri (2007) – Kerem Çakıroğlu: One of the unforgettable characters of the Youth TV series.
Kırık Kanatlar (2005) – Cevdet Mercan: He appeared on the screen in a historical and drama-oriented role. 📌 In summary: Ozan Akbaba gave life to unforgettable characters in both youth, drama, detective and action TV series in his career spanning from 2005 to 2026. He still makes a name for himself today, especially with his role as Cihan Albora in Far City. Ozan Akbaba’s Movies Look, The Postman is Coming: Osman (2025) Holy Demijohn: Zombi (2025) – a movie full of humor and adventure elements.
Sadık Ahmet (2024) – Ali Müminoğlu: A biographical and dramatic character. Anka (2023) – Murat, director: Süleyman Mert Özdemir; A production with action and fantasy elements. In My Own Way (2022) – Ozan, director: Ömer Faruk Sorak; Personal journey themed drama. Chase (2020) – Demir, director: Burak Kuka; It is a movie in the action and thriller genre. Aman Reis Duymasın (2019) – İlyas Çakırbeyli, director: Onur Tan; A mixture of drama and action.
8 (2018) – Volkan, director: Cemal Alpan; intense character drama. Abluka (2015) – Ali, director: Emin Alper; Crime and thriller themed movie. Kings Club (2015) – Salih Demir: Detective and crime movie. Absolute Justice (2014) – Text, director: A. Taner Elhan; A drama and justice themed movie. Ammar: The Cult of the Jinn (2014) – Kemal, director: Özgür Bakar; horror and thriller genre. Exiled Cow (2014) – Selçuk, director: Ayhan Özen; The film attracts attention with its comedy elements.
Kadir and His Brothers (2014) – Ali; A production themed around family and drama. Unfinished Miracle (2013) – Ruhi Su, director: Biket İlhan; It’s a dramatic story. I Have a Story (2013) – Hasan Director, director: Gökhan Horzum; A short-lived but impressive character. The Last Love (2012, Short Film) – Role information not disclosed. The Curse of the Boomerang Cargo (2010, Short Film) – Selim; Short film with the theme of humor and adventure.
Emanet (2010, Short Film) – Süleyman; Drama in short film format. Boomerang (2010, Short Film) – R Forked Killer (Short Film) – Role information not disclosed; Thriller/horror themed. Heksek (Short Film) – Blackout (Short Film) – Evil (Short Film) – Reckoning (Short Film) – Ozan Akbaba’s Theater Plays Year Play Title Role Director 2023 I’m Leaving the Night 2021 Pillow Man 2020 Trap 2018 One Woman One Life 2017 A Streetcar Named Desire Mitch 2015 I’m Selling Istanbul 2014 People It Splits Into Two 2012 Have You Ever Seen a Firefly?
2012 Those Who Stay in Purgatory 2011 From Shadow to Light Karagöz 2010 Topuzlu 2009 Women Also Lost the War 2009 Ali Loves Ayşe 2008 Comedy of Errors 2007 Othello 2006 Ramadan Entertainment and Animations 2006 Margret Short Film Bear in the Dumpster 2005 Kingdom of Tooth Decay 2004 Child Park 2003 Yollu 2002 The Last Couple Who Met Online MOVIES FOR WHICH HE MADE THEIR MUSIC Year Film Name Music 2024 Sadık Ahmet Ozan Akbaba 2025 Holy Demijohn: Zombi Ozan Akbaba 2014 Exile Cow Ozan Akbaba 2014 Absolute Justice Ozan Akbaba 2012 Last Lovemaking (Short Film) Ozan Akbaba 2010 The Curse of the Bumerang Cargo (Short Film) Ozan Akbaba 2008 The Second Messenger (Short Film) Ozan Akbaba 2007 İki Ekmek Bi’ Yoga (Short Film) Ozan Akbaba MOVIES WHICH HE SCREENWRITTEN 2010- Bumerang (Short Film) AWARDS Awards and Nominations 2017 – 8th Quality Of Magazine Awards – Best Quality Actor 2018 – 5th Golden 61 Awards – Best Supporting Actor of the Year 2020 – 8th Ayaklı Gazete Awards – Best Supporting Actor 2021 – Gossipmag Magazine Awards – Best Male Supporting Actor in a TV Series 2025 – 11th Ayaklı Gazete Awards – Best Actor 2025 – 10th.
Turkey Youth Awards – Best Actor in a TV Series 2025 – Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year – Actor of the Year 2025 – Film-San Awards – Frequently Asked Questions About Best Actor in a TV Series Ozan Akbaba Who is Ozan Akbaba? Ozan Akbaba is a Turkish actor, screenwriter and musician who was born on June 9, 1982 in the Benliahmet village of Kars. He graduated from Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design.
How old is Ozan Akbaba? Ozan Akbaba, born in 1982, is 43 years old as of 2026. How tall is Ozan Akbaba? 1.80 m. Where is Ozan Akbaba originally from? Originally from Kars, he is of Caucasian Turk (Karapapak / Terekeme) origin. He was born in the Benliahmet village of Kars. Is Ozan Akbaba married? Yes, Ozan Akbaba married producer Buket Arıkan on July 1, 2017. Does Ozan Akbaba have any children? Yes, the couple has a son named Ozan Ali.
Ozan Akbaba TV series: Kırık Kanatlar (2006), Kuzey Güney (2012-2013), Eşkıya Dünyaya Ruler Olmaz (2015-2021), Uzak Şehir (2024-present) In which movies did Ozan Akbaba act? Sürgün İnek (2014), Abluka (2015), Aman Reis Duymasın (2019), Sadık Ahmet (2024) What is Ozan Akbaba’s education? He graduated from Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. In which projects did Ozan Akbaba act as a screenwriter?
He is one of the screenwriters of the TV series Çırak. What is Ozan Akbaba’s height and weight? He is 1.80 meters tall and weighs 75 kilograms. What is Ozan Akbaba’s zodiac sign? Since he was born on June 9, he is a Gemini. What is Ozan Akbaba’s height and weight? Ozan Akbaba is 1.80 meters tall and weighs 75 kilos. What is Ozan Akbaba’s eye color? Brown. Does Ozan Akbaba have any children? Yes, he has a son named Ozan Ali Akbaba.
Where did Ozan Akbaba graduate from? Akdeniz University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. Which production was Ozan Akbaba’s first TV series experience? Kırık Kanatlar (2005) In which theater plays did Ozan Akbaba act? I’m Leaving the Night (2023), Pillow Man (2021), A Streetcar Named Desire (2017), Which movies did Ozan Akbaba make music for? Exile Cow (2014), Absolute Justice (2014), Sadık Ahmet (2024)
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