--- title: Engin Altan Düzyatan slug: engin-altan-duzyatan-0e967 url: /detay/engin-altan-duzyatan-0e967 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Engin Altan Düzyatan type: biography categories: - name: Cinema And Television slug: sinema-ve-televizyon url: /kategori/sinema-ve-televizyon tags: - Engin Altan Düzyatan - Social responsibility - Diriliş Ertuğrul - Cinema - Theatre author: Hüseyin Caner Özkan created_at: 2025-12-02T08:28:51.940554+03:00 updated_at: 2025-12-02T08:28:51.940569+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/27/4gHhFDI7CRhBUli3cwG5Yf8VEdi06qlu.webp --- # Engin Altan Düzyatan > Engin Altan Düzyatan (born 26 July 1979, İzmir) is a Turkish stage, film and television actor. ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Engin Altan Düzyatan ![images (1).jpeg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/27/rVT6KlK9blnpsjUBzZGmdmVj7qCXnhZr.jpeg) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Doğum tarihi | 1979-07-26 | | Place of Birth | İzmir, Türkiye | | Education | Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tiyatro | | Profession(s) | Actor,Narrator,Presenter | | Marriage | Neslişah Alkoçlar (2014–Present) | ## Article Content [Engin Altan Düzyatan](/en/detay/engin-altan-duzyatan-3f390/llms.txt) is a Turkish actor in cinema, theater, and television. Since the early 2000s, Düzyatan has actively pursued his acting career and has become a prominent figure best known for his portrayal of **Ertuğrul Gazi** in the **TRT 1** series **“Diriliş: Ertuğrul”**. In addition to his television roles, he has also appeared in theater productions and film projects. ### **Education and Theater Beginnings** Düzyatan developed an interest in theater during his high school years and, guided by this passion, enrolled in the **Theater Department of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dokuz Eylül University**. During his studies, he became familiar with classical acting techniques and actively participated in numerous stage productions. After graduating in 2001, he moved to Istanbul and began his career in television and film. ### **Professional Career** #### **Theater** At the start of his acting career, Düzyatan focused primarily on theater, taking on roles in various private theaters. He gained recognition for his commanding stage presence and mastery of gesture and facial expression. #### **Television Series** Düzyatan made his first significant breakthrough in 2002 with the youth series **“Koçum Benim”**. In the following years, he appeared in numerous television series in leading and supporting roles. His greatest success came with his portrayal of **Ertuğrul Bey** in the series **“Diriliş: Ertuğrul” (2014–2019)**. The series attracted widespread attention not only in Türkiye but also across the Middle East, South Asia, and the Balkans, making Düzyatan’s face recognizable in many countries. Other notable television productions include: - **Sevgili Dünürüm** (2007) - **Bir Bulut Olsam** (2009) - **Son** (2012) - **Kurşun** (2019) - **Barbaroslar: Akdeniz’in Kılıcı** (2021) #### **Cinema** In his film career, Düzyatan has appeared in both dramatic and romantic-comedy productions. Some of the films in which he has acted include: - **Romantik Komedi** (2010) - **Bir Avuç Deniz** (2011) - **Ve Panayır Köyden Gider** (2015) - **Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var** (2013) - **Cennet** (2008) - **New York’ta Beş Minare** (2010) His performances in these works have demonstrated his versatility beyond the television screen. #### **Hosting** In 2010, Düzyatan hosted the game show **“Canlı Para”** on TRT 1, showcasing his screen charisma in a different format. ### **International Recognition** The series “[Diriliş: Ertuğrul](/en/detay/dirilis-ertugrul-series-916ca/llms.txt)” has been broadcast in countries including Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Somalia, Iran, and many nations across the Arab world. In surveys conducted in these regions, Engin Altan Düzyatan has consistently ranked among the most beloved Turkish actors. In Pakistan, he has been officially honored by the state and has supported various social responsibility initiatives. ![Image](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/05/27/hEl7mjAPb5UE9BiL4zcrrKD3xsqKSNMd.jpg) *Diriliş Ertuğrul (AA)* ### **Social Responsibility and Documentary** Known for his love of nature, Düzyatan has served as both host and narrator of the documentary **“Sen de Fark Et”**, which focuses on marine life. He has also volunteered with various foundations and associations on issues such as **marine pollution**, **waste management**, and **the preservation of biodiversity**. ### **Awards** - **Magazinci.com Awards** – Best Male TV Actor (2015) - **Türkiye Gençlik Ödülleri** – Best Male Actor (2016) - **Altın Objektif Ödülleri** – Best Male Actor (2017) - **GQ Türkiye Men of the Year** – International Impact Award (2019) ### **Personal Life** Engin Altan Düzyatan married actress and presenter **Neslişah Alkoçlar** in 2014. The couple has two children. Düzyatan occasionally avoids public discussions about his private life and primarily shares content related to the environment, family, and art on his social media accounts. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. “Engin Altan Düzyatan’ın ‘Sen de Fark Et’ Belgeselinin Tanıtımı Yapıldı.” aa.com.tr. Accessed May 22, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kultur/engin-altan-duzyatanin-sen-de-fark-et-belgeselinin-tanitimi-yapildi/3193831 2. Anadolu Ajansı. “Oyuncu Engin Altan Düzyatan: ‘Farklı Rolleri Oynamayı ve Bunları Deneyimlemeyi Seviyorum.’” \*aa.com.tr\*. Accessed May 22, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kultur/oyuncu-engin-altan-duzyatan-farkli-rolleri-oynamayi-ve-bunlari-deneyimlemeyi-seviyorum/3236160 3. Anadolu Ajansı. “Oyuncu Engin Altan Düzyatan’dan Mikroplastik Belgeseli.” \*aa.com.tr\*. Accessed May 22, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kultur/oyuncu-engin-altan-duzyatandan-mikroplastik-belgeseli/3097282 4. Beyazperde. "Engin Altan Düzyatan." \*beyazperde.com\*. Accessed May 22, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/sanatcilar/sanatci-169536/ 5. IMDb. “Engin Altan Düzyatan.” \*imdb.com\*. Accessed May 22, 2025. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1731629/?ref\_=nv\_sr\_srsg\_6\_tt\_0\_nm\_8\_in\_0\_q\_Engin%2520