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Kemal Sunal

Kemal Sunal - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 11, 1944
DiedJuly 03, 2000 (age 55)
BirthplaceIstanbul, Turkey
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Kemal Sunal's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForPlaying the character 'Şaban' and starring in classic Turkish films such as 'Hababam Sınıfı', 'Kapıcılar Kralı', and 'Davaro'.

Intro

Kemal Sunal was a highly influential Turkish actor and comedian, best known for his iconic roles in Turkish cinema, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. He is celebrated for his portrayal of the lovable, simple-minded character 'Şaban' in numerous films that became cultural touchstones in Turkey.

Early Life & Background

Kemal Sunal was born in Istanbul and completed his primary and secondary education there. He initially studied at Vefa High School before beginning his acting career in theatre, starting at the Kenter Theatre.

Career Highlights

  • Rose to prominence with his role in the film 'Hababam Sınıfı' (1975), which led to a string of successful comedy films.
  • Portrayed the character 'Şaban' in numerous beloved Turkish comedies.
  • Starred in critically acclaimed movies such as 'Kapıcılar Kralı' (1976), 'Davaro' (1981), and 'Tosun Paşa' (1976).
  • Received several Turkish film awards, including the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival's Best Actor award in 1977.

Trivia

  • Kemal Sunal completed his university education later in life, graduating from Marmara University in 1995.
  • He died suddenly in 2000 due to a heart attack while boarding a plane.
  • Sunal remains one of Turkey's most beloved and recognizable comedic actors.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Kemal Sunal born?

Kemal Sunal was born the 11 November 1944.

Where is Kemal Sunal from?

Istanbul, Turkey.

On His Birth-Day

About November 11th, 1944, in brief:

  • Day of the week: November 11th, 1944 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kemal_Sunal
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0838908/