Mehmet Ali Birand - Actor Profile

Mehmet Ali Birand

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 9, 1941
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Mehmet Ali Birand

Mehmet Ali Birand was a Turkish journalist, political commentator and writer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mehmet Ali Birand reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Mehmet Ali Birand's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mehmet Ali Birand remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Son Darbe: 28 Şubat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mehmet Ali Birand Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mehmet Ali Birand's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Son Darbe: 28 Şubat (2012) movie poster
★10.0

Son Darbe: 28 Şubat: 12 episodes documentary about Turkish political history focused on period between 1993 and 2002.

Son Darbe: 28 Şubat

2012•Documentary
★9.0
12 March: The Junta (1994) movie poster
★9.0

12 March: The Junta: We are now saying goodbye to the 1960s. The 60's started eventfully on May 27. It ended as eventfully as it began. The '

12 March: The Junta

1994•Documentary
★8.0
12 Mart: Gripes (1994) movie poster
★8.0

12 Mart: Gripes: Revolutionaries passed before the streets of the 1960s on the road to democracy. Then the youth with the victory songs,

12 Mart: Gripes

1994•Documentary
★5.9
Last Stop: Kurtuluş (2012) movie poster
★5.9

Last Stop: Kurtuluş: Meet Vartanus who has devoted her life to her bedridden father; Goncagul who realizes that her Mafioso lover will never

Last Stop: Kurtuluş

2012•Comedy
★0.0
Coup (1999) movie poster
★0.0

Coup: A documentary film about the 1960, 1971, 1980, and 1997 military interventions and coups d'etat in Turkey.

Coup

1999•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mehmet Ali Birand.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Son Darbe: 28 Şubat Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2012 Last Stop: Kurtuluş Kendisi Average Similar →
2000 Years with Özal: January 24 Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1999 Coup Correspondent, Turk CNN Flop Similar →
1999 50 Years of Cyprus: Final Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1999 50 Years of Cyprus: War and Peace Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1999 50 Years of Cyprus: Separation Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1999 50 Years of Cyprus: Black and white hopes Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1999 50 Years of Cyprus Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: Back to Democracy Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: Balance Sheet for 12 September Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: Coup Diary Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: Footsteps of Coup Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: On the Brink of the Abyss Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: The Massacres Begin Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: "What Days Bring That Day..." Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 September 12: From Cyprus to Frontline Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1998 12 September: Clash of Colors Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1997 Sects of Turkey Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1995 Sakıp Sabancı Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 March: Rematch Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 March: Memorandum Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 March: The Junta Self-Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1994 12 March: Contumacy Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 Mart: "Sağ-Sol" Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 Mart: "Demir-El" Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 March: Raid Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 Mart: Rebellion Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1994 12 Mart: Gripes Self-Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1994 12 Mart: Colonel Self-Narrator Flop Similar →
1992 Vehbi Koç Self-Narrator Flop Similar →

Mehmet Ali Birand - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mehmet Ali Birand?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mehmet Ali Birand is "Son Darbe: 28 Şubat" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mehmet Ali Birand acted in?

Mehmet Ali Birand has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mehmet Ali Birand?

Other notable films include "12 March: The Junta", "12 Mart: Gripes", and "Last Stop: Kurtuluş".