Mehmet Cengiz Bozkurt (born 24 December 1964) is a Turkish actor. He is best known for his role as Erdal Bakkal in the hit surreal comedy series Leyla ile Mecnun.
A graduate of Ankara Atatรผrk Lisesi, in 1984 he enrolled in Middle East Technical University to study physics but changed his major to stage acting in 1990. He then moved to England, where he lived for 14 years. In 1996, he graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London with a degree in "Media and Communication" studies.
He then briefly shot documentaries for some channels and directed short movies. He returned to acting with the encouragement of Mehmet Ergen and worked at Arcola Theatre. Upon returning to Turkey, he continued his career by appearing in various movies and TV series.
Discography
- 1 โ Akdeniz Akลamlarฤฑ
- 2 โ Kolpa โ duet with Ali Atay, Serkan Keskin, Osman Sonant and Ahmet Mรผmtaz Taylan
- 3 โ Ben de รzledim โ duet with Serkan Keskin and Ali Atay
- 4 โ Okul Yolunda
- 5 โ Kalenin Bedenleri โ duet with Serkan Keskin, Osman Sonant, Ahmet Mรผmtaz Taylan and Ali Atay
- 6 โ Huzurum Kalmadฤฑ
- 7 โ Hatasฤฑz Kul Olmaz
Awards
- 24th Sadri Alฤฑลฤฑk Theatre and Cinema Awards, "Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Role" - Ailecek ลaลkฤฑnฤฑz (2019)
- 47th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, "Best Supporting Actor" - Kavลak (2010)
