Engin Altan Düzyatan (; born 26 July 1979) is a Turkish film and television actor. Born in Karşıyaka, İzmir Province, Turkey, Düzyatan studied theatre at the Dokuz Eylül University in his home province before making his acting debut with Ruhsar (2001). He then went on to act in various roles in film and television in Turkey.
Düzyatan is known for his role as Ertuğrul Bey in Diriliş: Ertuğrul. He has been listed by The Muslim 500 since 2021.
Early life Düzyatan was born on 26 July 1979, in Karşıyaka, İzmir, Turkey, to Mevlan and Gülşen Düzyatan. Düzyatan began acting during his high school days. His family is Turkish immigrants from Yugoslavia. He joined Dokuz Eylül University to study theatre. He completed his course and moved to Istanbul where he started his professional acting career.
Career
Early roles He made his screen debut with guest roles in the hit fantasy series Ruhsar and hit series Yeditepe İstanbul, Alacakaranlık. He had leading role in youth series Koçum Benim with veteran actor Tarık Akan. In 2007, Düzyatan played in the romantic comedy series Sevgili Dünürüm with Haluk Bilginer, Sumru Yavrucuk and Nevra Serezli. In 2009, he played Doctor Serdar Batur in the series Bir Bulut Olsam with Melisa Sözen and Engin Akyürek, written by Meral Okay. After he played together in "Bir Avuç Deniz", "Son", "Kurşun", "Beyza'nın Kadınları", "Affedilmeyen" with Berrak Tüzünataç, Their crime series "Son" was sold to USA, France, Spain, Russian, Netherlands for adaptation. He played in historical series "Yol Ayrımı", "Çırağan Baskını", "Hürrem Sultan". In 2014, he appeared in the crime series Cinayet with Nurgül Yeşilçay, Uğur Polat, Şükran Ovalı, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan and Goncagül Sunar.
In 2005, he acted in the films Beyza'nın Kadınları, with Demet Evgar directed by Mustafa Altıoklar, and Kalbin Zamanı with Hülya Avşar. His next roles were mentally disabled and cripple in the films "Cennet" (2008) with Fahriye Evcen and "Ve Panayır Köyden Gider"(2015). Düzyatan acted in the films Romantik Komedi, New York'ta Beş Minare with Haluk Bilginer and Bir Avuç Deniz in 2010. He played the sequel film "Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda" with Sinem Kobal. He played in airforce film Anadolu Kartalları. He played in period film "Bu Son Olsun" with Hazal Kaya and "Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var" which based on novel with Özgü Namal.
He hosted the game show Canlı Para which is Turkish version of The Million Pound Drop Live on Show TV in 2010 and 2011.
Diriliş: Ertuğrul and later roles
From 2014 until 2019, Düzyatan starred in the TV series Diriliş: Ertuğrul as the eponymous character on TRT 1. Düzyatan was initially reluctant to accept the role, fearing the show would be "ridiculous". He read 13th century works such as the Book of Dede Korkut in preparation for the part. Düzyatan called Ertuğrul "a real hero", and "smart, mature and just", praising his "vision, strength, purpose in life and all of his values", and feeling his portrayal was important in providing a Turkish equivalent to Batman and Spider-Man. Düzyatan played the role of Oruç Reis Barbarossa in the Turkish TV series Barbaros: Sword of the Mediterranean in 2021.
Public image and personal life
On 28 August 2014, he married the granddaughter of Selim Soydan and Hülya Koçyiğit, Neslişah Alkoçlar. The couple has a son (born 2016) and a daughter (born 2018).
In 2020, Düzyatan went on a short visit to Pakistan, where Diriliş: Ertuğrul has gained popularity, accepting the invitation of a private business company. Pakistan's Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged a meeting between Düzyatan and three young terminally ill fans; when there, Engin said, "Thank you very much, I can see I inspired you and I am very happy for this love." After signing an agreement with the Lahore-based Chaudhary Group of Companies, of which he was a brand ambassador, he visited Lahore and became one of the top discussions on social media and one of his pictures with a lion went viral. Düzyatan also wishes to appear in a Pakistani drama series one day, "if it has a good story."
Two statues of Ertuğrul on horseback inspired by Düzyatan's portrayal of Ertuğrul in Diriliş: Ertuğrul were placed by a private cooperative housing society in Lahore, Pakistan in 2020. A bust of Ertuğrul was also erected in Ordu, Turkey in 2020, although it was removed by local authorities after a resemblance to Düzyatan was pointed out. Düzyatan was listed by The Muslim 500 in the "Arts & Culture" category in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Düzyatan's Diriliş: Ertuğrul co-star Nurettin Sönmez felt filming for the scene of Ertuğrul's death in Kuruluş: Osman was difficult due to Düzyatan's legacy in playing the character. Düzyatan supported the Turkish government's decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia into a mosque in 2020.
Filmography TV series YearSeriesRoleNotes2001RuhsarBarışGuestBizim OtelAltanYeditepe İstanbul 2002–2004Koçum BenimOrçunLeading role2003En Son Babalar DuyarGuestHürrem SultanŞehzade BayezidAlacakaranlıkDoctorKampüsistanLeventMühürlü GüllerEnginJoined2004AzizeEfeLeading roleSil BaştanCihanGuest2005Belalı BaldızVedatKadın Her Zaman HaklıdırPekcanLeading role 2006Kızlar YurduÖzgürSılaJournalistGuest 2007AffedilmeyenOrhanSevgili DünürümMurat MuhtarLeading role2008DantelEmreCesaretin Var Mı Aşka?Tamer2009Bir Bulut OlsamDoctor Serdar Batur2010KapalıçarşıFıratJoined/Leading roleŞen YuvaHimselfGuest2012SonHalilLeading role2012–2013Yol AyrımıJournalist, Murat2014CinayetYılmaz SeyhanÇırağan BaskınıPoldi/MustafaLeading role /mini series2014–2019Diriliş: ErtuğrulErtuğrul BeyLeading role2019Kurşun Prosecutor Orhan Atmaca2021–2022Barbaroslar: Akdeniz'in KılıcıOruç Reis2022–2023Çöp AdamTamer Yılmaz
Films +KeyDenotes films that have not yet been released YearFilmRoleNotesRef.2005Kalbin ZamanıGenç Demir / Young DemirBeyza'nın KadınlarıKoray2007CennetCanDebut in as lead role 2010New York'ta Beş MinareTimurBir Avuç DenizMert AkbayRomantik KomediCem Sezgin2011Anadolu Kartalları Major Kemal Tanaçan 2012Bu Son OlsunSinan2013Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa VedaCem SezginBu İşte Bir Yalnızlık VarMehmet2016Ve Panayır Köyden GiderAli2022Babamın KemanıMehmet MahirThe Code Announced
Short films +KeyDenotes films that have not yet been released YearFilmRoleNotesRef.2008Mezuniyet Mezungraduation short filmsCin GeçidiInspectorShort film2012Dört Duvar Saraybosna Producer; Short film
Dubbing +KeyDenotes films that have not yet been released YearFilmRoleNotesRef.2012Max Maceraları: Kralın DoğuşuGölgelerin EfendisiVoice role2012Max Maceraları 2: Krallığa YolculukGölgelerin EfendisiVoice role 2017Bilal: Özgürlüğün SesiBilalVoice role
Theatre YearTheatreDirectorNotes2006Anna KareninaMehmet BirkiyeKenter Theatre2007–2008Kürklü MerkürMurat Daltaban2012Dar Ayakkabı ile YaşamakEngin Altan Düzyatan / himselfDiyarbakır State Theatre
Presenter YearTitleNote20101 Milyon Canlı ParaTV show2018–20193'te 3 TarihTRT 1 Competition program
Awards and nominations Year Award Ceremony Category Project Conclusion2010 Elle Style Awards (Turkey) Best Actor Himself 2012 Elle Style Awards (Turkey) Best Actor Son Karsiyaka of the Year awards Best Actor of Turkey Himself Los Angeles Movie Awards Best Actor A Handful of Sea 2015 6th Quality Of Magazine Awards Best Quality Actor Resurrection: Ertugrul Gazi University Awards Best Actor Turquoise Butterfly Awards Actor of the Year Cinema Here Festival Young Actor Award 2016 23rd ITU EMOS Success Awards The Most Successful Male Series Actor of the Year INTERNETHABER (The Best) Best Actor Golden Sebilj Awards Actor of the Year Internet Media Awards Best Turkish Drama Actor of the Year 16th Magazinci.com Internet Media Male Series Actor of the Year Footed Newspaper TV Stars Awards Best Actor in a Period Series 2nd Turkey Youth Awards Best Actor in a TV Series 7th KTU Media Awards Most Admired Actor 11th Makinistanbul Media, Art and Sports Awards Best Actor in a TV Series Aegean University 5th Media Awards Best Actor in a TV Series 4th Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School Awards Most Successful Actor of the Year 3rd Mersin Golden Palm Awards Male Series Actor of the Year 12th Snow Film Festival Awards Best Actor 43rd Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards The best actor Turkey Golden Palm Award Best Actor of The Year 2017 5th Bilkent TV Awards Best Drama Actor Green Look Short Awards Honorable Mention Award Media Oscar Awards Best Actor Radio Academy Awards Special Award 1st Muzikonair Awards Best Actor in a TV Series 13th Communication Awards Best Actor of The Year 3rd Golden Baklava Film Festival Awards Special Award 2018 Turkey Golden Palm Awards Best TV Series Actor Istanbul Kültür University (İKÜ) Career Honorary Awards Most Favorite Male TV Series Actor of the Year 16th Stars of the Year Award Special Award 2019 Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards Best Male Presenter 3'te 3 Tarih Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA) Best International Actor Resurrection: Ertugrul Tax Inspectors Association Achievement Awards The Most Successful Actor 2020 Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) Best International Actor 2022 SleekAsian British Awards Best Actor
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