Mehmet Ümit Yesin (January 28, 1954 – March 19, 2019) was a Turkish stage and film actor. Yesin was best known for his portrayals as Şeker Kazım on ''Çiçek Taksi'', Duran Ertürk on ''
Akasya Durağı
''Akasya Durağı'' was a Turkish comedy television series on Kanal D
Kanal D, also known as Channel D, is a nationwide television channel in Turkey and part of Demirören Group. It was founded by Ayhan Şahenk and Aydın Doğan in 1993.
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'', and Korkut Bozok in ''Yeni Gelin''.
Mainly in supporting comedic roles, Yesin appeared in over 100 film and television productions during his career.
Early life
Yesin was born on January 28, 1954, in
Ankara. Yesin and his family would back and forth frequently between
Ankara and
Istanbul before settling in Istanbul in 1969.
Career
Encouraged by Muammer Karaca, Yeshin began his acting studies at the
Bakırköy Municipal Theater in 1970.
Yeshin made his film debut in the 1985
Şerif Gören
Şerif Gören ( el, Σερίφ Γκιορέν, Seríf Gkiorén, born 1944 in Xanthi, Greece) is a Turkish film director. Aside from important movies under his own signature, he is also the winner of the Palme d'Or ("Golden Palm") award in Cannes ...
film
Kurbağalar.
Personal life
Yesin married Turkish actress Evin Esen in 1987. The couple divorced in 2011.
Death
Yesin died on March 19, 2019, following a heart valve surgery he underwent a month prior.
A memorial service was held for Yesin on March 20, 2019, at
Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage
Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage ( tr, Kadıköy Haldun Taner Sahnesi) is a theatre venue located in Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is owned by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and operated by its City Theatres (''Şehir Tiyatroları'') ...
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1954 births
2019 deaths
People from Ankara
Turkish male film actors
21st-century Turkish male actors
20th-century Turkish male actors
20th-century Muslims
21st-century Muslims
Turkish male television actors
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