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Turgay Tanülkü
Doğum tarihi | 1953-07-18 | ||||||||
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Place of Birth | Uşak, Türkiye | ||||||||
Education | Ankara State Conservatory Theatre Department | ||||||||
Series and Films | Kelebekler Sonsuza Uçar (cinema, 1993) Yılan Hikayesi (1999–2001) Kurtlar Vadisi (2007) Tek Türkiye (2008–2010) Umut (short film, 2009) Hayat Devam Ediyor (2011–2013) Benim İçin Üzülme (2012–2013) Umut Üzümleri (cinema, 2013) Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015–2021) Yalaza (2017) Adı Zehra (2018) Arka Sokaklar (Guest Actor) | ||||||||
Profession(s) | Actor Director | ||||||||
Turgay Tanülkü is a Turkish actor of theatre, cinema and television. Born in Uşak in 1953, he has been active throughout his artistic career in both stage performances and social responsibility initiatives. He served for many years with the State Theatres and is also known for his theatre work with young inmates in prisons. Throughout his acting career, he has taken on both dramatic and character roles, delivering performances in numerous productions on screen and stage.
Turgay Tanülkü was born on 18 July 1953 in Uşak and completed his education at the Theatre Department of Ankara State Conservatory. From his student years, he showed intense interest in theatre. After completing his conservatory training, he worked for many years with the State Theatres. A significant part of his artistic career has been dedicated to theatre, during which he simultaneously fulfilled roles as an actor, educator and director.
Turgay Tanülkü has performed on stage at various theatres, including the State Theatres. He did not limit his theatre work to acting alone but also contributed to the training of theatre students as an educator. Through theatre workshops conducted in juvenile correctional facilities, he has carried out work aligned with the rehabilitative function of art. These activities reflect an approach that emphasizes the social dimensions of theatre.
Beginning in the 1980s, Turgay Tanülkü started appearing in feature films and took part in productions with social and political themes across various periods. From the 2000s onward, he also appeared in television series, reaching a broader audience. During this time, he became particularly known for his role as “Hayri Baba” in the series Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz. His film and television appearances include works in the action, drama and crime genres.
"26 Children Became Fathers: Turgay Tanülkü’s 101-Person Family." *Anlatılanın Ötesi*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20240629/26-cocuga-babalik-yapti-turgay-tanulkunun-101-kisilik-ailesi-1085359935.html.
"Beyazperde Biyografi: Turgay Tanülkü." *Beyazperde*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.beyazperde.com/sanatcilar/sanatci-439247/biyografi/.
"Biletinial: Turgay Tanülkü." *Biletinial*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://biletinial.com/tr-tr/yonetmen/turgay-tanulku.
"Interview: Turgay Tanülkü." *Hakan Erdem Official Website*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://hakanerdem.net/Sayfa/turgay-tanulku-roportaji?=298.
"Kültür Sanat Haritası: Turgay Tanülkü – Benim İçin Tiyatro Bir İnsan Kokusudur." *Kültür Sanat Haritası*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.kultursanatharitasi.com/turgay-tanulku-benim-icin-tiyatro-bir-insan-kokusudur/.
"Turgay Tanülkü Günlerini Torunlarıyla Geçiriyor." *Anadolu Ajansı (AA)*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/yasam/26-cocuga-babalik-yapan-usta-oyuncu-tanulku-gunlerini-torunlariyla-geciriyor/3261452.
ATV. "ATV Oyuncu Profili: Turgay Tanülkü." Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.atv.com.tr/turgay-tanulku/kimdir.
Haberler.com Biography: Turgay Tanülkü. *Haberler*. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.haberler.com/turgay-tanulku/biyografisi/.
Turgay Tanülkü – TEDxİstanbul. TEDxİstanbul. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.tedxistanbul.com/turgay-tan%C3%BClk%C3%BC/.
Turgay Tanülkü: "Çocuğum Olamadığı İçin Her Anneler Gününde Karımdan Özür Dilerim." CNN Türk. Accessed May 10, 2025. https://www.cnnturk.com/magazin/turgay-tanulku-cocugum-olamadigi-icin-her-anneler-gununde-karimdan-ozur-dilerim-1491610?page=1.
Turgay Tanülkü
Doğum tarihi | 1953-07-18 | ||||||||
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Place of Birth | Uşak, Türkiye | ||||||||
Education | Ankara State Conservatory Theatre Department | ||||||||
Series and Films | Kelebekler Sonsuza Uçar (cinema, 1993) Yılan Hikayesi (1999–2001) Kurtlar Vadisi (2007) Tek Türkiye (2008–2010) Umut (short film, 2009) Hayat Devam Ediyor (2011–2013) Benim İçin Üzülme (2012–2013) Umut Üzümleri (cinema, 2013) Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015–2021) Yalaza (2017) Adı Zehra (2018) Arka Sokaklar (Guest Actor) | ||||||||
Profession(s) | Actor Director | ||||||||
Life and Education
Theatre Work
Cinema and Television Career
Series and Films Appeared In
Awards Received