Erkan Can, one of the well-known faces of the Turkish cinema and TV series world, was born on November 1, 1958 in Bursa. His interest in theater blossomed at a young age, and he stepped into professional life with the training he received at Bursa State Theater in 1975. During this process, he had the opportunity to meet important names.
Continuing his artistic journey, Can entered the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory Theater Department in 1985 and graduated in 1990, opening a new page in his career. The artist, who continued his experiences on the theater stage at Bakฤฑrkรถy Municipal Theater, made his first big break on television in 1992 with the character 'Temel' in the TV series "Mahallenin Muhtarlarฤฑ".
Erkan Can managed to make a name for himself in cinema with his 1998 movie "Gemide". With this role, he not only gained a wide audience, but also was awarded the "Best Actor" award at the 35th Golden Orange Film Festival. He proved his mastery by repeating this success at the Ankara Film Festival and Orhan Arฤฑburnu Awards in 1999.
The artist attracted attention not only with his acting but also with his sensitivity to nature. He drew attention to the natural beauties of Maรงahel Valley and its surroundings with a documentary broadcast on ฤฐZ TV in 2011.
In 1975, he started his theater life by attending theater courses at Bursa State Theatre, Ahmed Vefik Pasha stage. He entered the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory Theater Department in 1985 and graduated from there in 1990. He entered Bakฤฑrkรถy Municipal Theater between 1991-1992. In 1992, he entered the television world with the character Temel in the popular TV series Mahallenin Muhtarlarฤฑ.
In 1998, he starred in the movie Gemide and created a large fan base. In 1998, he received the Best Actor award at the 35th Antalya Film Festival. He received the Best Actor awards at the Ankara Film Festival and Orhan Arฤฑburnu Awards in 1999 with the same film.
Productions in which he took part
He took part in a total of 92 productions; 12 of the most well-known are listed.
- Limitless Love (2023) โ Musa
- Storm (2006) โ Oflu Hodja
- Collision (2018) โ Haydar
- Young People (1989) โ Hรผsam
- Black Money Love (2014) โ Tayyar Dรผndar
- Blade Runner (2007) โ Numan
- Galip Derviล (2013) โ Fazฤฑl Derviล
- Doors of Time (2024) โ Arif
- Let It Be Tรถvbeler (2020) โ Osman Necipli
- I Cannot Fit in This World (2022) โ Ekabir
- My Coach (2002)
- Wedding Singer (2008) โ Kudret
Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.
