# Engin Altan Düzyatan

Engin Altan Düzyatan (Turkish pronunciation:; 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 is playing the role of Oruç Reis Barbarossa in the Turkish TV series Barbaroslar 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, Emir Aras (born 2016) and a daughter, Alara (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

| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Ruhsar | Barış | Guest |
| 2001 | Bizim Otel | Altan | Guest |
| 2001 | Yeditepe İstanbul | | Guest |
| 2002–2004 | Koçum Benim | Orçun | Leading role |
| 2003 | En Son Babalar Duyar | | Guest |
| 2003 | Hürrem Sultan | Şehzade Bayezid | Guest |
| 2003 | Alacakaranlık | Doctor | Guest |
| 2003 | Kampüsistan | Levent | Guest |
| 2003 | Mühürlü Güller | Engin | Joined |
| 2004 | Azize | Efe | Leading role |
| 2004 | Sil Baştan | Cihan | Guest |
| 2005 | Belalı Baldız | Vedat | Guest |
| 2005 | Kadın Her Zaman Haklıdır | Pekcan | Leading role |
| 2006 | Kızlar Yurdu | Özgür | Leading role |
| 2006 | Sıla | Journalist | Guest |
| 2007 | Affedilmeyen | Orhan | Guest |
| 2007 | Sevgili Dünürüm | Murat Muhtar | Leading role |
| 2008 | Dantel | Emre | Leading role |
| 2008 | Cesaretin Var Mı Aşka? | Tamer | Leading role |
| 2009 | Bir Bulut Olsam | Doctor Serdar Batur | Leading role |
| 2010 | Kapalıçarşı | Fırat | Joined/Leading role |
| 2010 | Şen Yuva | Himself | Guest |
| 2012 | Son | Halil | Leading role |
| 2012–2013 | Yol Ayrımı | Journalist, Murat | Leading role |
| 2014 | Cinayet | Yılmaz Seyhan | Leading role |
| 2014 | Çırağan Baskını | Poldi/Mustafa | Leading role /mini series |
| 2014–2019 | Diriliş: Ertuğrul | Ertuğrul Bey | Leading role |
| 2019 | Kurşun | Prosecutor Orhan Atmaca | Leading role |
| 2021–2022 | Barbaroslar: Akdeniz'in Kılıcı | Oruç Reis | Leading role |
| 2022–2023 | Çöp Adam | Tamer Yılmaz | Leading role |

### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2005 | Kalbin Zamanı | Genç Demir / Young Demir | | |
| 2005 | Beyza'nın Kadınları | Koray | | |
| 2007 | Cennet | Can | Debut in as lead role | |
| 2010 | New York'ta Beş Minare | Timur | | |
| 2010 | Bir Avuç Deniz | Mert Akbay | | |
| 2010 | Romantik Komedi | Cem Sezgin | | |
| 2011 | Anadolu Kartalları | Major Kemal Tanaçan | | |
| 2012 | Bu Son Olsun | Sinan | | |
| 2013 | Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda | Cem Sezgin | | |
| 2013 | Bu İşte Bir Yalnızlık Var | Mehmet | | |
| 2016 | Ve Panayır Köyden Gider | Ali | | |
| 2022 | Babamın Kemanı | Mehmet Mahir | | |
| TBA | The Code † | TBA | Announced | [42] [43] |

### Short films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Mezuniyet | Mezun | graduation short films |
| 2008 | Cin Geçidi | Inspector | Short film |
| 2012 | Dört Duvar Saraybosna | — | Producer; Short film |

### Dubbing

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Max Maceraları: Kralın Doğuşu | Gölgelerin Efendisi | Voice role |
| 2012 | Max Maceraları 2: Krallığa Yolculuk | Gölgelerin Efendisi | Voice role |
| 2017 | Bilal: Özgürlüğün Sesi | Bilal | Voice role |

### Theatre

| Year | Theatre | Director | Notes |
| 2006 | Anna Karenina | Mehmet Birkiye | Kenter Theatre |
| 2007–2008 | Kürklü Merkür | Murat Daltaban | |
| 2012 | Dar Ayakkabı ile Yaşamak | Engin Altan Düzyatan / himself | Diyarbakır State Theatre |

### Presenter

| Year | Title | Note |
| 2010 | 1 Milyon Canlı Para | TV show |
| 2018–2019 | 3'te 3 Tarih | TRT 1 Competition program |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Project | Conclusion |
| 2010 | Elle Style Awards (Turkey) | Best Actor | Himself | Nominated |
| 2012 | Elle Style Awards (Turkey) | Best Actor | Son | Nominated |
| 2012 | Karsiyaka of the Year awards | Best Actor of Turkey | Himself | Won |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Movie Awards | Best Actor | A Handful of Sea | Won |
| 2015 | 6th Quality Of Magazine Awards | Best Quality Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2015 | Gazi University Awards | Best Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2015 | Turquoise Butterfly Awards | Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2015 | Cinema Here Festival | Young Actor Award | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 23rd ITU EMOS Success Awards | The Most Successful Male Series Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Nominated |
| 2016 | INTERNETHABER (The Best) | Best Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | Golden Sebilj Awards | Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | Internet Media Awards | Best Turkish Drama Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 16th Magazinci.com Internet Media | Male Series Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | Footed Newspaper TV Stars Awards | Best Actor in a Period Series | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 2nd Turkey Youth Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 7th KTU Media Awards | Most Admired Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 11th Makinistanbul Media, Art and Sports Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | Aegean University 5th Media Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 4th Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School Awards | Most Successful Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 3rd Mersin Golden Palm Awards | Male Series Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 12th Snow Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | 43rd Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards | The best actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2016 | Turkey Golden Palm Award | Best Actor of The Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2017 | 5th Bilkent TV Awards | Best Drama Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2017 | Green Look Short Awards | Honorable Mention Award | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2017 | Media Oscar Awards | Best Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2017 | Radio Academy Awards | Special Award | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2017 | 1st Muzikonair Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Nominated |
| 2017 | 13th Communication Awards | Best Actor of The Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2017 | 3rd Golden Baklava Film Festival Awards | Special Award | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2018 | Turkey Golden Palm Awards | Best TV Series Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Nominated |
| 2018 | Istanbul Kültür University (İKÜ) Career Honorary Awards | Most Favorite Male TV Series Actor of the Year | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2018 | 16th Stars of the Year Award | Special Award | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2019 | Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards | Best Male Presenter | 3'te 3 Tarih | Nominated |
| 2019 | Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA) | Best International Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2019 | Tax Inspectors Association Achievement Awards | The Most Successful Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2020 | Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) | Best International Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |
| 2022 | SleekAsian British Awards | Best Actor | Resurrection: Ertugrul | Won |