Şinasi Yurtsever was a Turkish theater, film, and television actor. He took part in numerous projects in the television and film industry and was particularly known for his roles in comedy productions. He passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 51.

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Life

Şinasi Yurtsever was born on July 16, 1973, in Erzincan, Türkiye. He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University’s Department of Theater Acting. He began his acting career in the 1990s and first gained recognition for his role as Selçuk in the TV series Küçük İbo.

Career

Television Career

Yurtsever became well-known for his role in the series Küçük İbo, which aired from 1997 to 2000. He later appeared in various TV series such as Yılan Hikâyesi, Kınalı Kar, Avrupa Yakası, Yabancı Damat, and Bir Bulut Olsam.

In 2012, he played the character Hakkı, a producer, in the series İşler Güçler. In 2014, he portrayed Hilmi in Kardeş Payı. In his later years, he also acted in Tutunamayanlar (2020), Gizli Saklı (2022), and İnci Taneleri (2024).

Film Career

Yurtsever made his film debut in 2003 with the role of Basri in Yazı Tura. He starred in many films and gained significant attention for his roles as the mover in Çalgı Çengi (2011) and Yılmaz in Düğün Dernek (2013).

He also appeared in films such as Hokkabaz, Hayatımın Kadınısın, Küçük Kıyamet, and Geniş Aile.

In the 2020s, he participated in projects like Üçlü Pürüz (2023), Tezgah (2024), and İyi Bir Aile Değiliz (2024).

Death

Şinasi Yurtsever was diagnosed with stomach cancer and underwent treatment for some time. However, he lost the battle against the illness and passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 51. Following his passing, many figures from the arts community shared condolences.

Filmography

Films

• Yazı Tura (2003) – Basri
• Hayatımın Kadınısın (2006) – Arıza
• Hokkabaz (2006) – Gendarmerie
• Çalgı Çengi (2011) – Mover
• Düğün Dernek (2013) – Yılmaz
• Olur Olur! (2014) – Zihni Orkinos
• Düğün Dernek 2: Sünnet (2015) – Yılmaz
• Geniş Aile: Her Türlü (2016) – Niko Pacaci
• Dört Köşe (2017) – Muzo
• Üçlü Pürüz (2023)
• Tezgah (2024)
• İyi Bir Aile Değiliz (2024)
• Efsane (2024) – Şevket

TV Series

• Küçük İbo (1997-2000) – Selçuk
• Yılan Hikayesi (1999)
• Avrupa Yakası (2004) – Neighbor Dentist
• Yabancı Damat (2004-2007) – Hamit (Hamido)
• İşler Güçler (2012) – Hakkı
• Kardeş Payı (2014) – Hilmi
• Tutunamayanlar (2020) – Hicabi
• Gizli Saklı (2022) – Namık
• İnci Taneleri (2024) – Tahsin