Tevhit Bilge

Ahmet Tevhit Bilge was one of the colorful figures of the Turkish theater and cinema world, who was born in Istanbul on March 26, 1919 and died in the same city on August 27, 1987. Bilge, an actor who mastered the comedy genre, took part in unforgettable comedy films of our cinema, especially in the 1950s, and won the hearts of the audience.

Tevhit Bilge, who started his artistic life on stage, appeared before the audience for the first time at Şişli Community Center. After deepening his stage experience, his professional acting career began in 1942, when he replaced Hazım Körmükçü in the "Alabanda" revue staged at the Tepebaşı Stage of the Istanbul City Theatre.

Bilge, who progressed rapidly in both theater and cinema, stepped on the big screen for the first time with the 1943 film "Thirteen Heroes". He won the love of the masses with subsequent films such as "Istanbul Flowers", "Dümbüllü Tarzan" and "Liar's Mumu". The artist, who starred in more than 170 films in total, gained an important place in the golden age of Turkish cinema.

Tevhit Bilge, who founded the operetta troupe bearing his name in 1952, soon began to make a name for himself in this field. Operettas such as "Söz Bir Allah Bir", "Two Fellow Sergeants" and "Deli Dolu", which he staged with his troupe, attracted great attention. Bilge, who organized tours in many cities of Anatolia with three plays, continued his activities under the name of Tevhit Bilge Theater from the 1957-1958 season.

The plays performed by the artist with this troupe in Beyoğlu Alkazar and Küçük Opera in Aksaray, Istanbul were also highly appreciated by the audience. Bilge, who united with Muammer Karaca in 1962 and signed joint projects, also appeared in radio sketches.

Tevhit Bilge, who also experienced remarkable events in his private life, had a short-term marriage with Ayla Karaca. The artist died in Istanbul on August 27, 1987, but he made significant contributions to Turkish cultural life with the films and staged plays he left behind. The works of Tevhit Bilge, who is remembered as one of the indispensable names of the comedy world, continue to leave a nostalgic taste even today.