Jale Arıkan - Actor Profile

Jale Arıkan

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
38Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 22, 1965
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Jale Arıkan

Jale Arikan was born in Istanbul. At the age of 6 she moved with her parents to Berlin. After her matriculation she studied at a Drama school in Berlin with Hanny Herter. At the age of 17 she worked as a TV announcer for the ‘First German Television’ (ARD). In 1996 she moved to New York where she played numerous roles in both TV and feature films. From 1997 to 2003 she lived and worked in Los Angeles. Since 2004 she has been living in Berlin and working in Istanbul as well as in Munich. She has also featured in many locations such as Morocco and Portugal.

Jale Arıkan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jale Arıkan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Jale Arıkan'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 Porno!Melo!Drama!, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jale Arıkan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jale Arıkan's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jale Arıkan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Geister Rogge Flop Similar →
2025 İdea - Flop Similar →
2024 Elbow Sultan Average Similar →
2022 Kerr Meryem Flop Similar →
2022 Dad Got Grounded Dr. Ayse Akgül Hit Similar →
2021 Das Leben ist kein Kindergarten – Umzugschaos Prof. Dr. Hopf Flop Similar →
2021 Notes of Berlin Mutter Average Similar →
2020 Der gute Bulle: Nur Tote reden nicht - Hit Similar →
2019 Commitment Aslı - Flop Similar →
2019 The Ant Serpil Hit Similar →
2019 The Names are Lost First Hayriye Flop Similar →
2018 Phantomschmerz Nicole Flop Similar →
2017 The Stone - Average Similar →
2017 Bye Bye Germany Banu Hit Similar →
2016 Nebile Hanım'ın Solucan Deliği Nebile Flop Similar →
2016 The Escape Aliye Flop Similar →
2014 Die Schlikkerfrauen Zaris Mutter Flop Similar →
2013 Papa auf Probe Simay Hit Similar →
2012 Particle Zeynep Average Similar →
2012 Zenne Dancer Şükran Average Similar →
2008 Evet, I Do! Tülay Average Similar →
2008 Augenzeugin Ira Average Similar →
2007 Porno!Melo!Drama! Ayse Super Hit Similar →
2006 Der beste Lehrer der Welt - Flop Similar →
2005 Your Name is Justine Nadenka Average Similar →
2004 Soundless Freundin des Russen Average Similar →
1998 Ein Engel schlägt zurück Ayse Yilmaz Flop Similar →
1998 The Hunter Zala Flop Similar →
1996 Landgang für Ringo Tuelay Flop Similar →
1995 Tot auf Halde Christina Flop Similar →
1995 Nachtbus - Flop Similar →
1994 Tersine Dünya Hasibe Flop Similar →
1993 Maus und Katz Ana Flop Similar →
1992 Schattenboxer Leyla Flop Similar →
1991 The Nude - Flop Similar →
1990 Eine Liebe in Istanbul Nursim Flop Similar →
1989 The Story Teller Ivy Flop Similar →
1989 Vatanyolu – Die Heimreise Selvi Flop Similar →

Jale Arıkan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jale Arıkan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jale Arıkan is "Porno!Melo!Drama!" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jale Arıkan acted in?

Jale Arıkan has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jale Arıkan?

Other notable films include "Der gute Bulle: Nur Tote reden nicht", "Dad Got Grounded", and "Papa auf Probe".

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