Erkan Bektaş

Erkan Bektaş, who was born in Ankara on March 11, 1972, is an artist who has made a name for himself both on the theater stage and in front of the camera for years. Having successfully graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History and Geography, Department of Acting, he continues his acting journey with roles in different theaters.

Throughout his artistic life, he took part in many important theater formations such as Ercan Yazgan - Bülent Kayabaş Theatre, Theater Tempo, Oyun Atölyesi, Studio Players, Theater Oyunevi and Tiyatro Seyirlik. In addition, Bektaş, who also appears in TV series and films, is also known for his voice acting and directorship.

The actor, who played the character of Kalender Çelebi in the TV series Muhteşem Yüzyıl, later sang the saying "We Pray for Pirs" with his own voice.

Erkan Bektaş, who added a different dimension to his artistic life with Theater Baykuş, which he founded in 2010, began to work as both an actor and director under the roof of this theater. The artist, who has performed in various plays since its establishment, has taken part in both national and international projects during this period.

From theater plays The Night Was So Dirty That They Both Got Lost and Macbeth, from movies and TV series Kuruluş Osman, Once Upon a Time in Çukurova and Erkan Bektaş, who appeared before the audience with his roles in productions such as Teşkilat, draws attention with his ability to skillfully portray both dramatic and comedy characters. The artist's voice-over works are also appreciated by a wide audience.

Erkan Bektaş was born on March 11, 1972 in Ankara. The actor, who graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Languages, History and Geography, Department of Acting, took part in various plays at Ercan Yazgan-Bülent Kayabaş Theatre, Theater Tempo and Studio Players. Bektaş, who founded his own theater Theater Baykuş in 2010, has worked as a voice-over director and artist in addition to appearing in many television series.

Productions in which he took part

He took part in a total of 41 productions; 12 of the most well-known are listed.

• Teşkilat (2021) — Cevher Yildirim
• Magnificent Century (2011) — Kalender Çelebi
• Valley of the Wolves (2003)
• Bandit Cannot Rule the World (2015) — Ateş
• Once Upon a Time in Çukurova (2018) — Abdülkadir Keskin
• Leyla and Mecnun (2011) — Captain
• Desperate Housewives (2011) — Yavuz
• Safir (2023) — Vural Bakırcı
• Love and Punishment (2010) — Yavuz Moran
• The Lives of Others (2026)
• Don't Let It End Like This (2012)
• Sparrow Palace (2015) — Mahir

Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.