Born in Istanbul, Üstün Asutay is a name that stepped into the artistic life when he was very young. Asutay, who was introduced to the magical world of theater at the age of seven, received his education from masters such as Münir Özkul and Kenan Pars, who were important names of that period. He took his first steps at Bakırköy Community Center, and then performed in companies such as Türk Ticaret Bankası Children's Theater and Ali Baba Children's Theater for many years.
He appeared before the audience in countless plays with different groups and portrayed different characters on the theater stage.
Üstün Asutay, who has had a successful career in front of the camera as well as his stage performances, has also left his mark in the world of cinema and television. Asutay, who did not limit her active role in the art community to acting, was one of the leading names in the establishment of the Bakırköy Artists Association (BASAD) in 1993.
He assumed the presidency of this association and continued as the Honorary President until the end of his life. He is also the father of the famous actor Mert Asutay.
Üstün Asutay, who took part in many valuable projects throughout his long years of artistic life, struggled with health problems. The artist, who was hospitalized after being diagnosed with diabetes and heart diseases as well as kidney failure, passed away on August 4, 2020 due to multiple organ failure. The artist's funeral was held at Bakırköy Cemetery on August 6, 2020, with the participation of his loved ones.
Üstün Asutay was born on August 25, 1938 in Istanbul, Türkiye. He passed away on August 4, 2020.
Productions in which he took part
- Sweet Life (2001) — Bünyamin Kocaman
- Our Neighborhood (1994)
- The Delusion Family (1985)
- Selamsiz Marching Band (1987)
- Wreck-It (2000)
- People at Home (1995)
- Alien Zekiye (1987) — Zihni
- Arabesque (1989) — Father of the Gospel
- Lie (1997)
- Don't Make Me Laugh (1986)
- Take My Rose, Give My Rose (1987)
- Help with Zarife (1990)
Production and imprint information was taken from TMDB.
