Metin Akpınar (born November 2, 1941(1941-11-02)) is a Turkish actor. He has been one of the most successful comedians in Turkey.[1]
Biography
He was born in 1941 in Aksaray, Istanbul. He graduated from Pertevniyal high school and Faculty of Law and Literature at Istanbul University.
His professional career started in 1964 in Ulvi Uraz theater with the play "Gözlerimi Kaparım Vazifemi Yaparım". In 1967, he co-founded Devekuşu Kabare Tiyatrosu, the first cabaret theater of Turkey, in 1967, and he has been the administrative director since.
In most of his films he starred with Zeki Alasya, often playing the more shrewd one of the duo.
In 1998, the Turkish Government awarded the title "Devlet Sanatçısı" (literally "State Artist" or "National Artist") to Metin Akpınar.[2]
He is married to Göksel Özdoğdu.
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