Ümit Yesin

Mehmet Ümit Yesin (January 28, 1954 – March 19, 2019) was a Turkish stage and film actor. Yesin was best known for his portrayals as Şeker Kazım on Çiçek Taksi, Duran Ertürk on Akasya Durağı, and Korkut Bozok in Yeni Gelin.[1][2] Mainly in supporting comedic roles, Yesin appeared in over 100 film and television productions during his career.[2]

Ümit Yesin
Born
Mehmet Ümit Yesin

(1954-01-28)January 28, 1954
Ankara, Turkey
DiedMarch 19, 2019(2019-03-19) (aged 65)
Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation(s)Actor, Stage Actor
Years active1970-2019

Early life

Yesin was born on January 28, 1954, in Ankara. Yesin and his family would back and forth frequently between Ankara and Istanbul before settling in Istanbul in 1969.[2]

Career

Encouraged by Muammer Karaca, Yeshin began his acting studies at the Bakırköy Municipal Theater in 1970.[2]

Yeshin made his film debut in the 1985 Şerif Gören film Kurbağalar.[1][2]

Personal life

Yesin married Turkish actress Evin Esen in 1987. The couple divorced in 2011.[2]

Death

Yesin died on March 19, 2019, following a heart valve surgery he underwent a month prior.[3] A memorial service was held for Yesin on March 20, 2019, at Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage.[1]

References
  1. Aparı, Saadet Firdevs (18 March 2021). "Uzun soluklu dizilerin sadık oyuncusu: Ümit Yesin". aa. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. "Ümit Yesin kimdir". ensonhaber.com. Ensonhaber. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  3. "Ümit Yesin neden öldü, kaç yaşındaydı? Ümit Yesin kimdir?". Milliyet. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.


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