Ümit Yesin

Ümit Yesin
Born
Mehmet Ümit Yesin

(1954-01-28)January 28, 1954
Ankara, Turkey
DiedMarch 19, 2019(2019-03-19) (aged 65)
Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation(s)Actor, Stage Actor
Years active1970-2019

Mehmet Ümit Yesin (January 28, 1954 – March 19, 2019) was a Turkish stage and film actor. Yesin was best known for his portrayals as Şeker Kazım on Çiçek Taksi, Duran Ertürk on Akasya Durağı, and Korkut Bozok in Yeni Gelin.[1][2] Mainly in supporting comedic roles, Yesin appeared in over 100 film and television productions during his career.[2]

Early life

Yesin was born on January 28, 1954, in Ankara. Yesin and his family would back and forth frequently between Ankara and Istanbul before settling in Istanbul in 1969.[2]

Career

Encouraged by Muammer Karaca, Yesin began his acting studies at the Bakırköy Municipal Theater in 1970.[2]

Yesin made his film debut in the 1985 Şerif Gören film Kurbağalar.[1][2]

Personal life

Yesin married Turkish actress Evin Esen in 1987. The couple divorced in 2011.[2]

Death

Yesin died on March 19, 2019, following a heart valve surgery he underwent a month prior.[3] A memorial service was held for Yesin on March 20, 2019, at Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Aparı, Saadet Firdevs (18 March 2021). "Uzun soluklu dizilerin sadık oyuncusu: Ümit Yesin". aa. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Ümit Yesin kimdir". ensonhaber.com. Ensonhaber. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Ümit Yesin neden öldü, kaç yaşındaydı? Ümit Yesin kimdir?". Milliyet. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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