Cüneyt Arkın
Turkish actor
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About Cüneyt Arkın
A prominent film superstar amongst the people of Turkey, Fahrettin Cüreklibatır was a renowned filmmaker, martial artist, and a great actor in his own right. Popularly recognized as Cüneyt Arkın, the filmmaker starred in numerous films and television series.
Early Life
Before venturing into the art of filmmaking and acting, he served in the Turkish military. He was a reserved officer mostly serving at Eskişehir, his hometown. While working there, he was discovered by a film director by the name of Halit Refiğ who later helped Arkin in the pursuit of his film career.
Completing his service in the military, Arkin found a job as a doctor. He graduated as a skilled physician from Istanbul University.
Personal Life
In 1964, he married Dr. Güler Mocan and although they later got divorced, the couple had one daughter together named Filiz Cüreklibatır.
He remarried Betül Cüretlibatur in 1971 and the couple had two sons together: Murat and Kaan Polat. His marriage to Cüretlibatur lasted for about a year. However, the couple remarried in 1972.
Career as an Actor
Arkin was very popular in the genre of historical dramas where he starred in a number of films including “Malkoçoğlu Cem Sultan” and “Battal Gazi”.
As an experienced martial artist, he also starred in action thriller films including the internationally popular science fantasy martial arts film, “Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam” (In English “The Man Who Saves the World”).
He ventured into the political film genre as his career progressed. He was part of the cast in the critically acclaimed film by Remzi Aydın Jöntürk, The Adam Trilogy of the 1970s. He was cast as Çakır in the films. For example, he starred alongside Betül Aşçıoğlu and Bilal İnci in “Yarınsız Adam” (Man Without Tomorrow).
Awards won
He won four awards from the Altın Portakal Film Festivali. At the Altın Portakal Film Festivali in 1969, he took home the “Best Actor Award” for his performance in the film “İnsanlar Yaşadıkça”.
In 2021, he was honored with the “Culture and Art Grand Prize” by the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards.
Cause of Death
Cüneyt Arkın suffered from cardiac arrest and died on June 28, 2022. He was 84 years old.
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F.A.Q. about Cüneyt Arkın
When is his birthday?
Cüneyt Arkın's birthday is on September 7, 1937.
In how many days is his birthday?
Cüneyt Arkın's birthday is in 164 days
How old was Cüneyt Arkın when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 28, 2022.
How old would he be today?
Cüneyt Arkın would be 86 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Cüneyt Arkın from?
He was born in Gökçeoğlu village, Alpu, Eskişehir Province, Turkey.