Zafer Algöz (born 30 August 1961) is a Turkish actor, best known for his films '' Salkım Hanımın Taneleri'' (1999), '' A.R.O.G'' (2008) and ''

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'' (2010).

Biography

He began acting classes in 1975, which were held by Bursa State Theatre. In 1980, he attended

Ankara State Conservatory The Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory (), the first conservatory to be founded in the Republic of Turkey, was established in 1936 by a directive of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The conservatory is part of Hacettepe University. History ...

Department of Theatre, graduating in 1985. In the same year, he began his acting career at Bursa State Theatre. In 1989, Algöz was appointed to

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State Theatre. He has played several roles. Also he has appeared in many films and television shows. Currently, he works at Istanbul State Theatre.

Awards

* 10th Lions Theatre Awards, 2010, ''Best Comedy Actor'',

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- Istanbul State Theatre * '' Long Live Comedy'',

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* '' Münasebetsiz'',

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- Istanbul State Theatre * '' Yaşar Ne Yaşar Ne Yaşamaz'',

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- Istanbul State Theatre * '' Babaanem Yüz Yaşında'' (''La nona''),

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Filmography

Zafer Algöz starred in following films and television series: ;Movie: ;Television series:

References

External links

* 1961 births Turkish male stage actors Living people Ankara State Conservatory alumni People from Kars Turkish male film actors Turkish male television actors {{Turkey-actor-stub