Ercan Kesal
Ercan Kesal is a Turkish actor and director known for his compelling performances in both film and television. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'A Day and a Half' and 'Distant'. His career spans various genres, and he is noted for his... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Museum of InnocenceIn 1970s Istanbul, a man's forbidden love for a shop-girl evolves into a lifelong journey of obsession and longing. |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
The Eighth FamilyWith their invention of bulletproof thermal underwear, the Basmacıgil Family earns the title of the Eighth Family, one of the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
Crown PrinceZülfükar Karslı, who is beginning to lose his former power at the bus station and is searching for an heir... |
Zülfikar Karslı | |
| 2025 |
Abandoned ManAfter serving time in prison for his brother's crime, a man warily reunites with family, finding hope and healing in... |
Mesut | |
| 2025 |
The ReedsIn a village in Anatolia at the foothills of the mountains, a young man resists the domination of landlords and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
The Things You KillQuestioning the suspicious death of his mother, a university professor and his enigmatic gardener descend into a hypnotic maze of... |
Father / Hamit | |
| 2025 |
AthleteHatice, a young and ambitious weightlifter living with her unemployed mother, aims to win the lifetime allowance provided to athletes... |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
İdeaKemal is a guard at an empty villa belonging to a dark businessman outside the city. One night, he finds... |
Unknown character | |
| 2024 |
The Late OfficesA Turkish mortician in his 30s, Baki is an introverted man content with his isolation from society. However, when he... |
Melih | |
| 2024 |
Such Things Don’t Happen in This WorldRecep, once mentioned to have a good job and life in Ankara, is forced to return to his village due... |
Unknown character | |
| 2023 |
MagarsusFollow the struggle of the Kurak family, who traded in citrus fruits in Sarıbahçe, both with each other and with... |
Halil Kurak | |
| 2022 |
Hopeful Dark JourneyYılmaz is a civil servant. There are two months until his retirement. His only dream is to build a house... |
Yılmaz | |
| 2022 |
PaperflowerRemzi, a controlling and powerful businessman, is in disagreement with his son, Baha, about their family business. During their arguments,... |
Remzi | |
| 2022 |
DeceptionHe is a distinguished, respected family court judge. She is an honest and principled woman who has saved many marriages... |
Ali Sezai Okuyan | |
| 2022 |
The CriminalsLate at night in a small Turkish town, a young couple tries to find a hotel room to spend the... |
Hôtelier 2 | |
| 2021 |
Love Me InsteadAccompanied by a ward, a prisoner travels to his hometown to reconnect with his daughter and make amends, but a... |
Sedat | |
| 2021 |
The Bad PennyWhen a serial killer stalks a Romani neighborhood, a hardboiled police captain teams up with a Gypsy crime boss to... |
Halit | |
| 2020 |
You Know HimDoctor Kemal is head of a private hospital, is ambitious and has the best intentions for the residents of Istanbul.... |
Dr. Kemal Güner | |
| 2020 |
KısmetA young girl's bargaining with her father to marry whoever she wants will cause her family to reveal their hidden... |
Necati | |
| 2020 |
9,75During his military service in 1990's Southeast Turkey, Ahmet experiences something that will haunt him for the rest of his... |
Dr. Haydar | |
| 2020 |
The AgencyDicle finds herself in an agency when she comes to Istanbul dreaming of becoming a filmmaker. There’s only place for... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
AlephWhen close-to-retirement homicide detective Settar Öztürk is assigned a final case with his case partner Kemal McAllister, they discover a... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
Passed by CensorIn the heart of Istanbul's prison, Zakir controls the letters prisoners receive. His average day is spent between the censorship... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
Black SunA coming storm after dog days dawns during a road trip to an island for a funeral. The deceased is... |
Unknown character | |
| 2018 |
The Smell of MoneyA cab driver, a teahouse owner and an out-of-work journalist live in a down-at-heel suburb of Ankara. When the driver... |
Unknown character | |
| 2018 |
ButterfliesThree strangers with one thing in common — the same father — come to a Turkish village to bury him,... |
Çoban | |
| 2017 |
The PitWhen a mafia family named Koçovars are in danger of losing control of their neighborhood, “The Pit,” their youngest son... |
İdris Koçovalı (Sadece Sesi) | |
| 2017 |
The PitWhen a mafia family named Koçovars are in danger of losing control of their neighborhood, “The Pit,” their youngest son... |
İdris Koçovalı | |
| 2017 |
SidewayThe residents of a small town set between a stormy sea and an ominous forest are becoming insane. They are... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
Eksi BirSince the dawn of time, humankind has struggled against harsh natural conditions. The drama of Şemsi, who is partially paralyzed... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
Cold HellA young Vienna-based taxi driver of Turkish origin witnesses an extremely brutal murder. The perpetrator, a serial killer, makes eye... |
Gökhan | |
| 2016 |
InsiderEven though two brothers are completely separated from each other after the imprisoning of their father and the kidnapping of... |
Köstenceli Akın Işık | |
| 2015 |
NauseaAhmet, who had recently lost his wife and little daughter in a traffic accident while he was away with his... |
Doktor | |
| 2014 |
WhitewashIn some villages in Eastern Anatolia, there is a common belief: If someone is about to die, a smell develops... |
The Father | |
| 2013 |
Yozgat BluesSabri, a barber in Yozgat - a very small city in the middle of Anatolia - has an emotional breakdown... |
Yavuz | |
| 2013 |
I Am Not HimNihat, an introverted employee in a hospital cafeteria, is confused by Ayşe, a mysterious woman who just started working there... |
Nihat / Necip | |
| 2013 |
Government Woman 2Seven years before the first film, Xate, still living in her husband Aziz Veysel’s shadow, is about to become the... |
Aziz Veysel | |
| 2013 |
Thou Gild'st the EvenIn a small town in Anatolia, whose inhabitants possess various supernatural powers but still have to deal with ordinary problems,... |
İrfan | |
| 2013 |
SwingThe last 12 minutes of a young woman in a house on the edge of the city. The radical decision... |
Unknown character | |
| 2013 |
MoldBasri, 55 year old, every day walks for miles along the tracks working as a railroad watchman. His nagging thought... |
Basri | |
| 2013 |
Government WomanXate is an ordinary woman from Midyat with eight children in tow. The only thing that sets her apart is... |
Aziz Veysel Nuroğlu | |
| 2012 | Selim | ||
| 2012 |
Take a Deep BreathA high school student, raised in a modern family, is taken to a gynecologist for a virginity test by her... |
Doctor | |
| 2011 |
Once Upon a Time in AnatoliaA group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and... |
Muhtar | |
| 2010 |
HairA wig-maker from Istanbul, who suffers from cancer, becomes obsessed with a woman who enters his shop one day. |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
VavienCelal, lives an unhappy family life with his wife Sevilay and his child in a small town. Celal and his... |
Süleyman | |
| 2008 |
Making of Three MonkeysA documentary about the shooting session of the film "Three Monkeys / Üç Maymun" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. 'Three Monkeys'... |
Unknown character | |
| 2008 |
Three MonkeysA family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to... |
Servet | |
| 2002 |
DistantA young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams of working on a ship and stays with a... |
Unknown character |
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Ercan Kesal is well-known for his roles in 'A Day and a Half', 'Distant', and 'The Time of the Gypsies'.
Ercan Kesal has received several nominations and awards for his performances, highlighting his contributions to Turkish cinema.
Ercan Kesal made his film debut in 'The Time of the Gypsies' in 1988, which marked the beginning of his acting career.
Ercan Kesal's acting style is characterized by deep emotional expression and a strong ability to portray complex characters.
Ercan Kesal has two children, although their names are not publicly known.
Ercan Kesal's estimated net worth is around $1 million, reflecting his successful acting and directing career.
Some highlights of Ercan Kesal's career include his roles in critically acclaimed films and his work as a director and writer.
Ercan Kesal has appeared in various Turkish TV series, contributing to his popularity and recognition in the television industry.