Tuncel Kurtiz facts for kids
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Tuncel Kurtiz
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| Born | 1 February 1936 Kocaeli Province, Turkey
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| Died | 27 September 2013 (aged 77) Etiler, Istanbul, Turkey
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Education | English philology |
| Alma mater | Istanbul University |
| Occupation | Actor, playwright and film producer |
| Years active | 1958–2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Menend Kurtiz |
| Awards | Golden Orange Award for Best Screenplay (1981) Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor (1994) Golden Boll Award for Best Supporting Actor (1994) Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor (2007) |
Tuncel Tayanç Kurtiz (born February 1, 1936 – died September 27, 2013) was a famous Turkish actor. He worked in theatre, movies, and TV shows. He was also a playwright, meaning he wrote plays, and a film director. Starting in 1964, he acted in over 70 movies, including many made in other countries.
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Early Life and Education
Tuncel Kurtiz was born in Bahçecik, a town in Kocaeli, Turkey. His father worked as a district governor, and his mother was a teacher. Because of his parents' jobs, his family moved around a lot across Turkey.
After finishing high school in Istanbul, Kurtiz went to Istanbul University. There, he studied English philology, which is the study of language in written historical sources.
A Career in Acting
Tuncel Kurtiz began his acting journey in theatre. From 1958 onwards, he performed on many stages in Istanbul. He acted in both state-run and private theatres.
His talent took him to stages around the world. He performed in Sweden at the Gothenburg City Theatre and the Royal Dramatic Theatre. He also acted in Germany at the Schaubühne in Berlin, and in Frankfurt and Hamburg. In England, he worked with the Peter Brook Shakespeare Royal Theatre. In the late 1970s, Kurtiz also directed plays for a German-Turkish theatre project.
Working with Yılmaz Güney
During his university years and military service, Tuncel Kurtiz became good friends with the well-known film director Yılmaz Güney. They worked together on several movies. One of their films, Umut (meaning "Hope"), was made in 1970. It was not allowed to leave Turkey, but a secret copy was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
International Film Roles
Tuncel Kurtiz's first movie role was in Şeytanın Uşakları in 1964. After that, he acted in many international movies and TV shows. He appeared in films from Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Israel, and India. He often spoke in the original language of the film.
Later Years and Passing
Tuncel Kurtiz passed away on September 27, 2013, at the age of 77. He died after falling and getting a head injury at his home in Etiler, Istanbul.
Movies and TV Shows
Tuncel Kurtiz had a long career. Here are some of the movies and TV series he was part of:
Movies
- Mutlu Aile Defteri (Happy Family Journal) (2013)
- Inadına Film Çekmek (Film Against All Odds) (2010)
- Black and White (Siyah Beyaz) (2010)
- Pains of Autumn (Güz Sancısı) (2009)
- Jack Hunter And The Quest For Akhenaten (2008)
- The Edge of Heaven (2007 - Turkey-Germany)
- A Cavallo della Tigre (Escape from Captivity) (2002 - Italy)
- Şellale (The Waterfall) (2001)
- Hoşçakal Yarın (1998)
- Sawdust Tales (1997 - Turkey/Germany/Hungary)
- Gräfin Sophia Hatun (1997 - Germany)
- Akrebin Yolculuğu (1997)
- Vive la mariée... et la libération du Kurdistan (1997 - France)
- Somersault in a Coffin (1996)
- Dunkle Schatten der Angst (1993 - Germany)
- Die Hallo-Sisters (1990 - Germany)
- Zeit der Rache (1990 - Germany)
- Skyddsängeln (1990 - Sweden)
- Täcknamn Coq Rouge (1989 - Sweden)
- The Mahabharata (1989 - India)
- Livsfarlig film (1989 - Sweden)
- Aufbrüche (1987 - Germany)
- Den Frusna leoparden (1986 - Sweden)
- Hiuch HaGdi (1986 - Israel)
- Turkse Video (1984 - Netherlands)
- Kalabaliken i Bender (1983 - Sweden)
- Duvar (The Wall) (1983)
- Kleiner Mann was tun (1981 - West Germany)
- On Fertile Lands (1980)
- Kanal (1978)
- Sürü (The Herd) (1978)
- Umut (1970)
- Şeytanın Uşakları (1964)
TV Series
- Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2012–2013)
- Ezel (2009–2011)
- Asi (2007–2009)
- Kara Duvak (2007)
- Hacı (2006)
- "Vägen till Gyllenblå!" (1985 - Sweden)
- Die Abschiebung (1985 - West Germany)
- Tatort - Tod im U-Bahnschacht (1975 - West Germany)
Directed Movie
- Lyckliga vi... (1980 - Turkey/Sweden)
Awards and Recognition
Tuncel Kurtiz won several awards for his acting and writing:
- He won "Best Screenplay" at the 1981 Antalya Film Festival for his script Gül Hasan.
- He received "Best Actor" at the 36th Berlin International Film Festival for his role in the Israeli film Hiuch HaGdi.
- He was awarded "Best Supporting Actor" at the 1994 Antalya Film Festival for his part in Bir Aşk Uğruna.
- He won "Best Actor" at the 7th Sadri Alışık Awards for his role in Şellale.
- He received "Best Supporting Actor" at the 2007 Antalya Film Festival for his role in Yaşamın Kıyısında.
