Who is Köksal Engür, one of the important names in the world of cinema?

Actor and voice actor Köksal Engür, one of the beloved figures in the world of film and television, has passed away at the age of 77. Engur, who at the beginning of his career focused on theatrical studies, became widely known among the theater audience due to the many performances in which he took part. Engur, who appeared before the audience in films and serials in the subsequent period, received recognition from the general public. He became the favorite of millions, especially thanks to the role of “White-bearded Dede” in the television series “Layla ile Mecnun”. Cengiz Bozkurt, his co-star in the same series, announced Engure’s death on social media. Here are the headlines from the life of master artist Köksal Engür…

Köksal Engür was born in 1946 in Kars.

When he was only 10 years old, he took his first step into acting by taking part in short radio dramas on TRT’s Ankara Radio Children’s Hour.

In 1969 he graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Language, History and Geography, Faculty of Theater.

Continuing to take part in various programs on TRT during these years, in the same period the artist began dubbing.

During his career as a successful artist, he has appeared on stage in many private theaters such as Ankara Community Center, Sahne 9, Ankara Trial Stage, Çağdaş Sahne, Hodri Meydan Theatre, Dormen Theater, Ali Poyrazoğlu Theater and Küçük Sahne.

In addition, he took part in productions by the Bakirkoy Municipal Theater and the State Opera and Ballet Theatre. Köksal Engür appeared before the public countless times in various theater companies.

Engure, who is shown as one of the masters of voice acting, breathed life into Budu’s character on Sesame Street.

In later years, he became the voice of world famous names such as Robert de Niro, Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman and Robin Williams.

Köksal Engür, who has worked in theater and dubbing for many years, has also acted in many films and television series throughout his career.

She had successful performances in television series such as Zerda, Room of the Deaf, Besh Kardesh and Liptan Kalbe. In addition, throughout his acting career, he has appeared in important films such as Visontele, Guneshinogullary, The Extremely Sad Story of Celal Tan and His Family, and I’m Scared, Ann.

Köksal Engur became widely known for his character Ak Sakalli Dede in Layla il Meknun.

Engur, who became the lover of millions thanks to the role of Ak the Bearded Dede, acquired an important reputation in the last period of his career.

The master artist passed away this morning (March 27).

Cengiz Bozkurt, his colleague in the Leyle ile Meknun series, announced Engure’s death on social media. Bozkurt made a statement on his Twitter account:We lost our older brother Koksal Engure due to complications from kidney failure. We will announce his funeral tomorrow. Condolences to all his loved ones, especially his family.” used phrases.

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