Quick Facts
Born:
1934-08-21
Birthplace:
Üsküdar, İstanbul
Credits:
86 Total Roles
İzzet Günay
Acting
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Biography
İzzet Günay (born 21 August 1934) is Turkish film and stage actor. He is one of the most experienced and well-known Turkish actors with appearances in more than 100 films across six decades.
Günay studied at Haydarpaşa High School and Deniz High School. He worked at the İstanbul Municipal Public Works department and then in the lignite business. Günay answered a casting call in a newspaper and ended up being cast in Haldun Dormen's play Kara Ağaçlar Altında. He then appeared in several other plays such as Sokak Kızı İrma, and Pasifik Şarkısı Zafer Madalyası. In 1959, Günay made his film debut in the Kemal Film production Kırık Plak as Zeki Müren's driver. After a number of small roles, he landed the main role in Varan Bir. For a short time, he had a musical career in classical music. He won the Best Actor award at the Antalya Golden Orange Festival for his role in Ağaçlar Ayakta Ölür in 1964.
Günay studied at Haydarpaşa High School and Deniz High School. He worked at the İstanbul Municipal Public Works department and then in the lignite business. Günay answered a casting call in a newspaper and ended up being cast in Haldun Dormen's play Kara Ağaçlar Altında. He then appeared in several other plays such as Sokak Kızı İrma, and Pasifik Şarkısı Zafer Madalyası. In 1959, Günay made his film debut in the Kemal Film production Kırık Plak as Zeki Müren's driver. After a number of small roles, he landed the main role in Varan Bir. For a short time, he had a musical career in classical music. He won the Best Actor award at the Antalya Golden Orange Festival for his role in Ağaçlar Ayakta Ölür in 1964.
Known For
Persona
Albay
My Prostitute Love
Halil
Nebahat The Driver
Self
To Love, To Lose
Self
Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema
Self
Kezban in Paris
Ayhan
Mr E.
Self
You Can Do It, My Dear!
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | To Love, To Lose TV | Self |
| 2022 | You Can Do It, My Dear! MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Bir Türk Masalı MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Remake, Remix, Rip-Off: About Copy Culture & Turkish Pop Cinema MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Persona TV | Albay |
| 2008 | İzzet Günay Belgeseli MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Aşka Sürgün TV | Hasan Azizoğlu |
| 2004 | Yadigar TV | Self |
| 2003 | Yeşilçam Denizi TV | Self |
| 1995 | Mr E. MOVIE | Self |