Savaş Yurttaş

Savaş Yurttaş, one of the popular names of the Turkish theater and cinema world, was born on January 1, 1944 in Pınarbaşı district of Kayseri. While continuing his education at Istanbul University, he stepped into the theater stage while he was still a student. Yurttaş, who started his artistic journey by taking part in Sermet Çağan's play "Ayak Bacak Fabrikası", continued his career in various groups after this first experience.

Throughout his career, he took part in important stages such as Ulvi Uraz Theatre, Turkish Teachers Union Theatre, Ankara Folk Actors, Ankara Art Theatre, Ankara Birlik Theatre, and Ankara Ekin Theatre. However, his real breakthrough that brought him to the masses was his role as "Kavruk Hasan" in the "5 Dakika" program broadcast on TRT in the 1970s.

Yurttaş, who won the hearts of the audience with this character, later received great acclaim for his role as "Eskici Yengeç Hüseyin" in the TV series "Bizimkiler".

Savaş Yurttaş gave successful performances not only on television screens but also in movies. He took part in popular productions such as "Sürü", "Revenge of the Snakes", "72nd Ward" and "Yellow Mercedes". The artist, who also played unforgettable roles on the theater stage, won the appreciation of theater lovers with his performances in plays such as "The Revolution of Süleyman", "141.

Step", "Ten", "Durant Boulevard", "403. Kilometer" and "Sculpture". Yurttaş, who was crowned with awards throughout his acting career, was deemed worthy of the "Best Supporting Actor Award" by film critics in 1981.

Savaş Yurttaş, who struggled with throat cancer towards the end of his artistic life and continued acting even though his vocal cords were damaged in the process, was diagnosed with lung cancer after a while. The artist, who passed away on April 8, 2002, at Hacettepe Medical Faculty Hospital, where he was treated, left behind unforgettable roles and the love of his loved ones.

Theater actor Altan Erkekli stated that he called him "my master" and described him as a playful and loving person who uses the stage simply, sees life positively.

Savaş Yurttaş was born in 1944 in Kayseri, Türkiye. He died on April 8, 2002.

Productions in which he took part

He took part in 32 productions in total; 12 of the most well-known are listed.

• Ours (1989) — Hüseyin Kocabaş
• Summer Houses (1993) — Ferhat
• Armchair Love (2001)
• The Trial (1999) — Rashid
• The Visit (1987)
• Step 80 (1996)
• Revenge of the Snakes (1985) — The Village Watchman
• Hidden Face (1991) — Town clerk
• Black Head (1979) — Cafer
• Son of Urfa (1986) — Nasipsiz
• Yellow Mercedes (1993) — Parent
• The Herd (1978) — Sıddık

Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.