Yaman Okay
Turkish actor (1951–1993)
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Yaman Okay (24 August 1951 – 19 February 1993) was a Turkish actor. He won the 1981 Golden Orange Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in On Fertile Lands.
Born24 August 1951
Giresun, Turkey
Died19 February 1993 (aged 41)
Istanbul, Turkey
Resting placeZincirlikuyu Cemetery
OccupationActor
Yaman Okay | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 August 1951 Giresun, Turkey |
| Died | 19 February 1993 (aged 41) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Resting place | Zincirlikuyu Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | |
Okay was married in 1984 to actress and screenwriter Meral Okay.[1] He died of pancreatic cancer in 1993 and was buried in the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Herd | ||
| 1979 | The Sacrifice | ||
| 1980 | On Fertile Lands | ||
| 1984 | Pehlivan | ||
| 1990 | Journey of Hope | ||
| Tatar Ramazan | |||
| 1991 | Piano Piano Kid | ||
| 1992 | Walking After Midnight | Nafiz |
