KEMAL SUNAL

Profile:

Name: KEMAL SUNAL

Place of birth: İstanbul\ Küçükpazar

Birthday: 11 NOVEMBER1944

Date of death: 3 JULY2000

Height: 1,88 m

Eye color: BROWN

Hair color: BROWN

Education: He graduated from the radio, television and cinema department of Marmara University Faculty of Communication in 1995 and then completed his master’s degree.

Biography:

Kemal Sunal, Turkish cinema’s prominent actor during a period of comedy films in Yeşilçam, gained a large fan base over many years as an actor. Kemal Sunal was born on November 1, 1944, in Istanbul. Originally from Malatya, his mother was Saime Hanım and his father was Mustafa Bey. He was the eldest of three brothers. Kemal Sunal started his school life at Mimar Sinan Primary School. After graduating from Vefa High School, Kemal Sunal, despite his mischievous nature due to growing up in a low-income family, had a happy childhood.

Artistic career:

Kemal Sunal’s artistic career began in his youth with theater. He initially joined the theater group founded by Levent Kırca and Oya Başar, where he received training and gained stage experience. His film career started in the late 1960s. Beginning with minor roles, his journey into cinema eventually made him one of Turkey’s most beloved comedy actors. Kemal Sunal gained prominence in Turkish cinema during the Yeşilçam era for his adept portrayal of naive and humorous characters. Especially from the 1970s onward, his roles in numerous films garnered a large fan base among the Turkish public. His television career progressed alongside his film career. Kemal Sunal appeared in successful television projects, showcasing his comedic talent. Particularly, series like “Doktor Civanım” endeared him to television audiences. Kemal Sunal’s artistic journey not only established him as a comedic actor but also as a figure who engaged in social critique, addressing contemporary issues. His works remain an integral part of Turkish cinema, cherished by audiences with great affection.