Birol Ünel - Actor Profile

Birol Ünel

Acting
38Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 18, 1961
Birth Place: Silifke, Mersin, Turkey

About Birol Ünel

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Birol Ünel (born 18 August 1961) was a Turkish-German actor who played in German and Turkish films, television, and theatrical productions. His name, "Birol", means "unique" in Turkish. Ünel was born in Mersin in southern Turkey. In 1968, his family moved to Brinkum near Bremen in Germany. He studied acting at Hanover Conservatory. Ünel began as a theatre actor at the Berliner Tacheles where he played the lead and also directed the play "Caligula". Ünel made his film debut in 1988's The Passenger. He played a private detective in the film Dealer which he followed up with a role in Fatih Akın's Im Juli. Birol then acted in the award winning Gegen die Wand as Cahit Tomruk. He won the German film prize for best actor for this role. His latest films have been Transylvania, Seven Heroes and Soul Kitchen. Ünel also acted in the hit Turkish film Hırsız var! in 2005. Description above from the Wikipedia article Birol Ünel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Birol Ünel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Birol Ünel's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Birol Ünel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kalbin Zamanı, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Birol Ünel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Birol Ünel's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Birol Ünel.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Hürkuş: Göklerdeki Kahraman İvan Flop Similar →
2016 Falling Aslan Average Similar →
2016 Plan B Hausmeister Hit Similar →
2016 Back to Nothing Kongo Flop Similar →
2015 I'm Off Then Americo Average Similar →
2015 Netekim Karakolu - Flop Similar →
2012 Looking for Eimish Lupô Flop Similar →
2011 Sleepless Night Yilmaz Average Similar →
2011 The Cricket Worker Flop Similar →
2009 Soul Kitchen Shayn Weiss Hit Similar →
2008 The Moon and Other Lovers Gansar Flop Similar →
2007 Valerie Jaro Flop Similar →
2007 The Unpolished Axel Average Similar →
2006 House of the Sleeping Beauties Herr Gold Flop Similar →
2006 Transylvania Tchangalo Flop Similar →
2005 Robbery Alla Turca Pamir Flop Similar →
2004 Kalbin Zamanı Demir Super Hit Similar →
2004 German Dream Birol Ünel Flop Similar →
2004 Head-On Cahit Tomruk Super Hit Similar →
2004 Not a Lovestory Guru Flop Similar →
2003 King of Thieves Birol Average Similar →
2003 Der gestohlene Mond Nick Flop Similar →
2002 Blackberry Sylvester Flop Similar →
2002 My Mother Hasan Flop Similar →
2001 Enemy at the Gates Politruk Hit Similar →
2001 Planet Alex Milan Flop Similar →
2000 In July Club Doyen Hit Similar →
2000 Tour Abroad Osman Flop Similar →
1999 Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht Günther Average Similar →
1999 Unknown Friend Moritz Flop Similar →
1999 Dealer Erdal Flop Similar →
1998 Frankfurt Millennium Mustafa Super Hit Similar →
1997 Buddies - Leben auf der Überholspur - Flop Similar →
1996 Landgang für Ringo Yusuf Flop Similar →
1992 Mau Mau Schulte Flop Similar →
1990 A Wopbobaloobop a Lopbamboom - Hit Similar →
1988 The Passenger – Welcome to Germany - Average Similar →
N/A North Pole - Flop Similar →

Birol Ünel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Birol Ünel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Birol Ünel is "Kalbin Zamanı" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Birol Ünel acted in?

Birol Ünel has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Birol Ünel?

Other notable films include "Frankfurt Millennium", "Head-On", and "Enemy at the Gates".