Tuncel Kurtiz
ActingAbout Tuncel Kurtiz
Tuncel Tayanç Kurtiz (1 February 1936 – 27 September 2013) was a Turkish theatre, movie and TV series actor, playwright, and film director Since 1964, he acted in more than 70 movies, including many international productions. Since 1958, Kurtiz performed on many stages in Istanbul, in state and private theatres. He was also on the stage at Gothenburg City Theatre, Stockholm Royal Theatre and Swedish Theatre in Sweden, Schaubühne Berlin, Frankfurt City Theatre and Hamburg City Theatre in Germany and at Peter Brook Shakespeare Royal Theatre in England. Kurtiz directed plays for the German-Turkish theatre project "Türkisches Ensemble" in the late 1970s. During his university years and later the military service period, he became friends with the renowned film director Yılmaz Güney. They made a number of films together. Their 1970 film Umut was prohibited to leave Turkey, but was shown in Cannes Film Festival by a smuggled copy. His first film role was in Şeytanın Uşakları, shot in 1964. Since then, Tuncel Kurtiz played also in many international productions like Swedish, German, Dutch, Italian, French, British, Israel and Indian films and TV series, mostly in the original language.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tuncel Kurtiz reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tuncel Kurtiz'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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tuncel Kurtiz remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My boy, look at the stars, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tuncel Kurtiz Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tuncel Kurtiz's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tuncel Kurtiz.
Tuncel Kurtiz - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tuncel Kurtiz?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tuncel Kurtiz is "My boy, look at the stars" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Tuncel Kurtiz acted in?
Tuncel Kurtiz has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tuncel Kurtiz?
Other notable films include "Hoşçakal Yarın", "The Herd", and "Somersault in a Coffin".