Ali Atay
ActingAbout Ali Atay
Dursun Ali Atay (born 20 April 1976) is a Turkish actor, musician and director. He graduated theatre department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. He is best known for as Mecnun in hit surreal comedy series Leyla ile Mecnun. He has appeared in more than fifteen films and theatre plays since 1999. In June 2014, the shooting of his new movie, Limonata, began. The movie marked his first experience as a director and scenarist, and actors such as Serkan Keskin and Ertan Saban were cast as the leading roles in it. Atay later got a major role on ATV's Mutlu Ol Yeter, alongside Aslı Enver, Öner Erkan and Ertan Saban. In 2017, he appeared portrayed the character of Commissioner Yusuf on BluTV's first online Turkish series Masum. He shared the leading role with Haluk Bilginer, Nur Sürer and Okan Yalabık. He later appeared as Ali Astubay on Turkey's entry for the 90th Academy Awards, Ayla. He directed the action-comedy movie Ölümlü Dünya, which was released in 2018. Atay then got a role in the movie Turkish'i Dondurma, which is inspired by a true story.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ali Atay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ali Atay'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ali Atay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ayla: The Daughter of War, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ali Atay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ali Atay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ali Atay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | One Way | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Noah Land | Ömer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Turkish Ice Cream | Ice Cream Man Mehmet | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ayla: The Daughter of War | Ali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Thou Gild'st the Even | Cemal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vay Arkadaş | Manik | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | 40 | Metin | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Happy New Year London | Firuz | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | He's Convict Now | Yiğit Çiftgör | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Artık Çok Geç | Kemal | Flop | Similar → |
Ali Atay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ali Atay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ali Atay is "Ayla: The Daughter of War" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ali Atay acted in?
Ali Atay has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ali Atay?
Other notable films include "Thou Gild'st the Even", "One Way", and "Noah Land".