Nihat Nikerel - Actor Profile

Nihat Nikerel

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 5, 1950
Birth Place: İstanbul, Türkiye

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nihat Nikerel reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nihat Nikerel'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nihat Nikerel remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Strange Collector, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nihat Nikerel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nihat Nikerel's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
A Strange Collector (1991) movie poster
★8.0

A Strange Collector: Beşir, a cemetery keeper and a collector. Every dead person who comes to the cemetery becomes a part of his collection.

A Strange Collector

1991•Drama
★7.9
Mr. Chief (1990) movie poster
★7.9

Mr. Chief: A pitiless judge makes a wrong judgement and makes an innocent man sentenced to death. After, with the help of his consc

Mr. Chief

1990•Drama
★6.8
Hell of Boomerang (2001) movie poster
★6.8

Hell of Boomerang: Yusuf Miroğlu and Zeynep travel to Diyarbakır in southeast Turkey to attend his best friend Cemal's wedding. While perfo

Hell of Boomerang

2001•Adventure
★6.7
The Great Journey (2004) movie poster
★6.7

The Great Journey: Reda, summoned to accompany his father on a pilgrimage to Mecca, complies reluctantly - as he preparing for his baccalau

The Great Journey

2004•Drama
★5.6
Tarzan of Manisa (1994) movie poster
★5.6

Tarzan of Manisa: Ahmet Bedevi, also known as Tarzan of Manisa, was born in 1900 in Baghdad to become a soldier, fighting in the War of In

Tarzan of Manisa

1994•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nihat Nikerel.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Çıngıraklı Top - Flop Similar →
2007 Anneler Günü - Flop Similar →
2004 Hoşgeldin Hayat İbrahim Flop Similar →
2004 The Great Journey Chef policier turc Hit Similar →
2001 Hell of Boomerang Kerim Ağa Hit Similar →
2001 Bıçak Sırtı - Flop Similar →
1996 Les clients d'Avrenos Ounsoun Flop Similar →
1994 Tarzan of Manisa Cemal Average Similar →
1994 Beşinci Boyut - Flop Similar →
1994 Gerilla - Flop Similar →
1993 Ahmed-i Bedevi Hazretleri - Can Perdesi - Flop Similar →
1993 Veysel Karani Hazretleri - Sonsuzluğun İki Yakası Ebu Kasem Flop Similar →
1991 A Strange Collector Aşur Bey Super Hit Similar →
1990 Mr. Chief Komiser Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bir Irmağa Yolculuk - Flop Similar →

Nihat Nikerel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nihat Nikerel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nihat Nikerel is "A Strange Collector" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Nihat Nikerel acted in?

Nihat Nikerel has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nihat Nikerel?

Other notable films include "Mr. Chief", "Hell of Boomerang", and "The Great Journey".