Ömer Duran (actor)

Born in Istanbul in 1972, Ömer Duran is an actor who has been in the Turkish television and cinema world for many years. Duran, who started his education life by focusing on French Language and Literature, gained his first stage experiences with the courses he took at Kartal Public Education Center during his university years. Then, he strengthened his interest in theater by participating in various workshops and amateur groups.

Duran, who started his professional acting career in 1994 with the TV series Kaygısızlar, took part in many projects with an intense work tempo. The artist, who has acted in a wide range of roles in cinema and television, starred in the 2011 film 72. In addition to portraying the character of Kaya Ali in the movie Koğuş, he made a place in the hearts of the audience with his role as Kambur Ziya in the TV series Babalar ve Sonlatlar, which was broadcast in 2012.

Duran, who was also engaged in different businesses such as second-hand booksellers during the same period, showed his talents on a different platform by participating in the Word Game competition program in 2018. The actor, who is married and the father of two daughters, continues his artistic life.

Ömer Duran has an extensive filmography. In the world of cinema, Şeyh Bedreddin, Hanzap, Grape Break, Kaos, Vizier's Finger, Ring Sazlar, Papatya, Magi, Dabbe 6, Dabbe: Zehr-i Cin, 72. He took part in productions such as Koğuş and Hitchhiking. In the field of television, Kaygısızlar, Arka Sokaklar, Fathers and Sons, Super Grandma, Günebakan and He successfully portrayed different characters in TV series such as Zor Baba.

Duran, who never lost his interest in theatre, took the stage with the character of Rasim in the play Aile Sanşığı. The actor, who has made a name for himself by taking part in various theater groups and on television for many years, has achieved successful performances in both drama and comedy genres. Ömer Duran, who continues his artistic life actively, continues on his way as an actor known and loved by the masses.