Oktay Kaynarca

Oktay Kaynarca
Born (1965-01-27) 27 January 1965 (age 59)
Istanbul, Turkey[1]
EducationIstanbul University
OccupationActor
Years active1989–present

Oktay Kaynarca (born 27 January 1965) is a Turkish actor. His grandmother is of Zaza descent. He graduated from the theatre department of Istanbul University State Conservatory. He is best known for his roles in the long-running crime series Kurtlar Vadisi, and for his work in Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015–2021). He appeared in "Yeditepe Istanbul" with an ensemble cast, and in the comedy crime series "Adanalı" with Serenay Sarıkaya and "Gençler".[2][3] He played in a period series, "Ustura Kemal", based on comic book.[4][5]

In Turkey, Oktay Kaynarca is more recognized for his work in TV. He played "Süleyman Çakır" in the cult Turkish series Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves). His character was so popular that, when his character died in the series, his fans performed a funeral service in absentia.

He has an album of poetry called Ölümden Öte Köy Yok (There is no town further than death).

  1. ^ "Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? 2023 Yılbaşı Özel". 31 December 2022. Retrieved Jan 7, 2023 – via www.youtube.com.
  2. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca evli mi, çocuğu var mı? Oktay Kaynarca kaç yaşında?". Haberler. Dec 31, 2022. Retrieved Jan 7, 2023.
  3. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca, Ustura Kemal dizisini unutamamış!". Jun 30, 2019. Retrieved Jan 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca kimdir? Oktay Kaynarca kaç yaşında, nereli? Oktay Kaynarca hakkında". Habertürk (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  5. ^ "Oktay Kaynarca yine çok ağır konuştu!". 2018-08-02. Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 2024-01-10.