Nejat İşler (Turkish pronunciation: [neˈʒat iʃˈlæɾ];[verification needed] born 28 February 1972) is a Turkish actor and writer. He is best known for many hit films including Cannes Film Festivale recipients.[1] Some of his popular series are Behzat Ç, Gülbeyaz, Bıçak Sırtı, Keşanlı Ali Destanı, İntikam, Aliye, and Şehnaz Tango.[2][3]
Nejat İşler | |
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 Nejat İşler at Gümüşlükspor championship, 2016 | |
| Born | Necat İşler 28 February 1972 |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Education | Yıldız Technical University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Biography edit
Nejat İşler was born in Eyüp, Istanbul. He studied at Cağaloğlu Anadolu High School, where he joined the theatre group.[4] He took a photography course for two years at Yıldız Technical University, before serving his military service. After which he worked for some time as a salesman. After viewing the play Death of Danton, he became inspired to become an actor and joined Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Conservatory from where he graduated in theatre.
With two friends, he formed the "Kahramanlar ve Soytarılar Theatre" and "Bodrum Deneme Sahnesi". After making his onscreen debut in the Borsa in 1993, later played films such as Eylül Fırtınası. Mustafa Hakkında Herşey and Anlat İstanbul. He played in the Turkish TV series Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi as a ruthless villain with a dark sense of humor and honor. He had leading role for same role in spin off series "Saygı". He also appeared as one of the actors in the movies "Behzat Ç. Seni Kalbime Gömdüm", "Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor".[5]
He is the author of the books Gerçek Hesap Bu and Ben Hep Senin Yanındaydım. He is also the president of Gümüşlükspor football team.[6]
Personal life edit
İşler was rushed to the private Bodrum Acıbadem Hospital in January 2014.[7] He was diagnosed with respiratory failure caused by severe pulmonary infection.[8]
Filmography edit
Movies edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Eylül Fırtınası | |
| 2004 | Mustafa Hakkında Herşey | Fikret |
| Anlat İstanbul | Ramazan | |
| 2005 | Çalıntı Gözler | Halil |
| 2006 | 2 Süper Film Birden | Refik Bey |
| 2007 | Barda | Selim |
| Yumurta | Yusuf | |
| Yaşamın Kıyısında | Commissioner | |
| 2009 | 11'e 10 kala | Ali |
| Ejder Kapanı | Ensar | |
| 2010 | Siyah Beyaz | Doctor |
| 2011 | Kaybedenler Kulübü | Kaan Çaydamlı |
| Çınar Ağacı | Yağız | |
| 2012 | Behzat Ç. Seni Kalbime Gömdüm | Ercüment Çözer |
| 2013 | Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor | |
| 2014 | Kış Uykusu | İsmail |
| 2016 | İkimizin Yerine | Doğan |
| 2017 | İstanbul Kırmızısı | Deniz |
| Martıların Efendisi | Cafer | |
| 2018 | Kaybedenler Kulübü Yolda | Kaan |
| 2020 | 9,75 | Ahmet |
| 2022 | Tamirhane | Yılmaz |
| 2023 | Oregon | Orçun |
| İyi Adamın 10 Günü | Sadık |
Web series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2019 | Behzat Ç. Bir Ankara Polisiyesi | Ercüment Çözer | |
| 2020-2021 | Saygı |
TV series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Borsa | ||
| Tanrı Misafiri | |||
| 1994 | Gurur | ||
| Şehnaz Tango | Ergün | ||
| 1998 | Dertler Bizim Olsun | ||
| Mavi Düşler | |||
| 1999 | Deli Yürek | Oktay | |
| 2001 | Nasıl Evde Kaldım | Metin | |
| Dedem, Gofret ve Ben | Murat | ||
| 2002 | Aşk ve Gurur | İlhan Timur | |
| 2002–2003 | Gülbeyaz | Kadir Demiroğlu | Leading Role |
| 2003 | Sultan Makamı | Guest | |
| Kurşun Yarası | |||
| 2004 | Çemberimde Gül Oya | (himself) | |
| Beyaz Gelincik | |||
| Şeytan Ayrıntıda Gizlidir | Ali | ||
| Aliye | Deniz Erbil | ||
| 2007–2008 | Bıçak Sırtı | Ali Sinan | |
| 2009 | Kapalıçarşı | Cemal | Season 1 |
| Parmaklıklar Ardında | Ahmet | Guest | |
| 2011–2012 | Keşanlı Ali Destanı | Keşanlı Ali | |
| 2012 | İntikam | Rüzgâr Denizci | Season 1 |
| 2017 | Bodrum Masalı | Bora | Joined |
| 2019–2021 | Çukur | Çağatay Erdenet | |
| 2023 | Aile | Cihan Soykan |
Dubbing edit
- 2014-Benim Adım Gültepe
- 2022-Kuş Uçuşu
Theater edit
| Year | Title | Writer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ferhatın Yeni Acıları | Yüksel Pazarkaya | Istanbul State Theater |
| 1994 | Yeşil Papağan Limitet | Memet Baydur | Istanbul State Theater |
| 1997 | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? | Horace McCoy | Istanbul Show Center |
References edit
- ^ "Altın Palmiye, Nuri Bilge Ceylan'ın 'Kış Uykusu'na". 24 May 2014.
- ^ "Nejat İşler kimdir? - Yeni Akit".
- ^ "Altın Palmiye, Nuri Bilge Ceylan'ın 'Kış Uykusu'na". 24 May 2014.
- ^ "Nejat İşler, Erdoğan'ın yeğeni mi?" (in Turkish). 26 July 2009. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Nejat İşler'in rol aldığı yapımlar". 8 July 2020.
- ^ "Nejat İşler Eserleri ve en Çok Satan Kitapları - Can Yayınları".
- ^ "Dualar Nejat İşler için..." (in Turkish). 18 January 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Nejat İşler konuşmaya başladı". Cumhuriyet (in Turkish). 30 January 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
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