Metin Akpınar
Actor
Biography
Born in 1942, Metin Akpinar started acting at the age of 20 with an amateur dramatics society. He landed his first professional stage role two years later, in 1964, and this was followed by performances in several leading theatre productions. In 1967, he co-founded the Devekusu Theatre, Turkey's first cabaret theatre. His film career took off in 1972, when he acted in the first of several Ertem Egilmez comedies to follow. Soon after, he developed an enduring screen partnership with the actor and director, Zeki Alasya, the two gaining popularity as a pair of comic dimwits. It was only in the 1990s that Akpinar, by now an experienced actor, broke away and decided to go his own way in film, theatre and television alike.
Filmography
The Blue Bead
as Kanuni Süleyman 1974
Propaganda
as Rahim 1999
My Dear Brother
as Kancı Mehmet 1973
Salak Milyoner
as Hayret 1974
Oh Olsun
as Doktor Metin 1973
Sweet Talker
as Metin 1972
Abuzer Kadayıf
as Ersin / Abuzer 2000
Where Are These Guys Looking At?
as Metin 1976
Yalancı Yarim
as Mahmut 1973
Borrowed Bride
as Tavid 2005
My Brother-in-Law
as Halim 1977
Petrol Kings
1978
Hasip and Nasip
as Nasip 1976
Güler misin Ağlar mısın
as Metin 1975
Döngel Kârhanesi
as Bertan 2005
15 Minutes Over Low Heat
as Resul 2006