Cenk Uygur - Actor Profile

Cenk Uygur

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
8Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1970
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Cenk Uygur

Cenk Kadir Uygur (born March 21, 1970) is a Turkish-American progressive political commentator, media host, attorney, journalist, and politician. Uygur is the creator of The Young Turks, an American left-wing, sociopolitical, progressive news and commentary program. Before beginning his career as a political commentator, he worked briefly as an associate attorney in Washington, D.C. and New York City. As a young man, Uygur supported social conservative positions but as his views evolved he began to identify as a progressive. Uygur also co-founded the progressive political action committee Justice Democrats along with Zack Exley, Saikat Chakrabarti, and Kyle Kulinski.

Cenk Uygur Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cenk Uygur reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Cenk Uygur's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Cenk Uygur'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 How to Kill 14 People Without Saying a Word, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cenk Uygur Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cenk Uygur's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Cenk Uygur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 By Day's End Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2018 How to Kill 14 People Without Saying a Word Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone Self - Host, The Young Turks Hit Similar →
2016 Money Monster Self Average Similar →
2014 Mad As Hell Self Average Similar →
2010 I'm Still Here Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1997 Contact Reporter (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Cenk Uygur - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cenk Uygur?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cenk Uygur is "How to Kill 14 People Without Saying a Word" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Cenk Uygur acted in?

Cenk Uygur has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cenk Uygur?

Other notable films include "Contact", "All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone", and "The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM".

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