
Tarık Akan
ActingAbout Tarık Akan
Tarık Akan (born Tarık Tahsin Üregül, 13 December 1949 – 16 September 2016) was a Turkish film actor and producer, who started his activity in the 1970s. He acted in a total of 110 films, and won numerous awards from various festivals including Cannes and Berlin. He won an Honourable Mention at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival for his role in Pehlivan. He entered a movie actor contest of the magazine Ses ("Voice"), and ended up runner up. He studied acting under the eye of famous Turkish film director Ertem Eğilmez (1929–1989). He made his film debut in 1970 at the age of 21 in Vefasız, and adopted the stage name "Tarık Akan". Between 1970 and 1975, in the heyday of Yeşilçam, he acted in 12 films a year in average. He appeared with Emel Sayın in Mavi Boncuk, Hülya Koçyiğit in Sev Kardeşim, Hale Soygazi in Gece Kuşu Zehra, and entered into the "list of unforgettables" with Hababam Sınıfı. At first, most of his roles were in romantic comedies. Later in his career, he has taken on more political and dramatic roles. The first film of this genre was Nehir, in which he shared the role with Cüneyt Arkın. Political films like Maden, Sürü, Yol and Kanal followed.
Tarık Akan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tarık Akan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tarık Akan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Tarık Akan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Aşk Üzerine Söylenmemiş Her Şey, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tarık Akan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tarık Akan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tarık Akan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Legend of the Ugly King | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | We Hit The Road | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Piano Girl | Mişka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hayal Kurma Oyunları | Baba | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Abdulhamid Falling | Mahmut Şevket Paşa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Gülüm | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Yılmaz Güney: Adana-Paris | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aşk Üzerine Söylenmemiş Her Şey | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Passenger | Makasçı | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Uzun İnce Bir Yol | Müşfik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Siyabend and Xece | Siyabend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bir Kadın Düşmanı | Ziya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blackout Night | Mustafa Ural | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Berdel | Ömer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Layla, Ma Raison | Mecnun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | El Kapıları | Zeynel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | We Called Him the Ugly King | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Su da Yanar | Yönetmen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Voice | Adam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Adem ile Havva | Münir Kozan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Bir Avuç Cennet | Kamil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blood | Haydar Ali/Seyit Ağa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Çoçuklar Çiçektir | Topal Yakup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | White Death | Komiser Yılmaz Gürel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Road | Seyit Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Kaçak | Habip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Friend | Ali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Deli Kan | Sefer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Sacrifice | Mümin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Seninle Son Defa | Uğur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Mine | Nurettin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Herd | Şivan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Three Superboys in the Snow | Fintonto/Fırıldık Ömer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Aşk Dediğin Laf Değildir | Yakup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Oh Where | Ferit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Firefly | Tarık | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Our Family | Ferit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Chaos Class Failed the Class | Damat Ferit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Chaos Class | Damat Ferit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Çapkın Hırsız | Orhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Blue Bead | Yakışıklı Necmi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | My Homeland | Mehmet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Esir Hayat | Aydın | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Boşver Arkadaş | Ferit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Kanlı Deniz | Ahmet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Yalancı Yarim | Ferdi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | My Dear Brother | Murat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Oh Olsun | Ferit Haznedar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Kaderimin Oyunu | Bülent Akman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Angel or Devil? | Sedat | Super Hit | Similar → |
Tarık Akan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tarık Akan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tarık Akan is "Aşk Üzerine Söylenmemiş Her Şey" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tarık Akan acted in?
Tarık Akan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tarık Akan?
Other notable films include "White Death", "Deli Kan", and "Hayal Kurma Oyunları".




