# Oktay Kaynarca

Oktay Kaynarca (born 27 January 1965) is a Turkish actor. His grandmother is of Zaza descent. He graduated from the theatre department of Istanbul University State Conservatory. He is best known for his roles in the long-running crime series Kurtlar Vadisi, and for his work in Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015–2021). He appeared in "Yeditepe Istanbul" with an ensemble cast, and in the comedy crime series "Adanalı" with Serenay Sarıkaya and "Gençler". He played in a period series, "Ustura Kemal", based on comic book.
In Turkey, Oktay Kaynarca is more recognized for his work in TV. He played "Süleyman Çakır" in the popular Turkish series Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves). His character was so popular that, when his character died in the series, his fans performed a funeral service in absentia.
He has an album of poetry called Ölümden Öte Köy Yok (There is no town further than death).

## Filmography
### Cinema and TV movies

Cinema and TV movies :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1990 | Aşk Filmlerinin Unutulmaz Yönetmeni | Tarcan | Supporting character |
| 1994 | Yengeç Sepeti | - | Supporting character |
| 1995 | Bir Kadının Anatomisi | - | Supporting character |
| 1999 | Can Dostum | Murat | Leading role |
| 2000 | Yarın Geç Olmayacak | - | Leading role / Producer |
| 2001 | Deli Yürek: Bumerang Cehennemi | Cemal | Supporting character |
| 2002 | Abdülhamit Düşerken | Hüseyin Cahit | Supporting character |
| 2004 | Kalbin zamanı | Akfar | Leading role |
| 2007 | Beynelmilel | Binbaşı | Supporting character |
| 2007 | Sıfır Dediğimde | Oğuz | Leading role |
| 2007 | Sis ve Gece | Naci | Supporting character |
| 2008 | Alia | Hasan Sabri-Emniyet Amiri | Leading role / Producer |
| 2008 | Hoşçakal Güzin | Özkan | Leading role |
| 2011 | Çanakkale Ruhu | - | Leading role |
| 2019 | Aman Reis Duymasın | Hızır Çakırbeyli | Guest appearance |

### TV series

TV series :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1989 | Gençler | Ferhat | Leading role |
| 1999 | Köstebek | Tolga Varel | Leading role / Producer |
| 1999 | The Sopranos | - | Turkish dub |
| 2001 | Yeditepe İstanbul | Ferhan | Leading role |
| 2001 | Tek Celse | Özgür | Leading role |
| 2002 | Bayanlar Baylar | Melih | Leading role |
| 2002 | Lahmacun ve Pizza | Cemşit | Leading role |
| 2003 | Esir Şehrin İnsanları | Üsteğmen Mehmet Ali | Supporting character |
| 2003–2004 | Kurtlar Vadisi | Süleyman Çakır | Leading role |
| 2004 | Aşkımızda Ölüm Var | Sinan | Leading role |
| 2004 | Adı Aşk Olsun | Himself | Producer |
| 2006 | İlk Aşkım | Murat Gürsoy | Leading role |
| 2007 | Geniş Zamanlar | Başkan Tarık Sayar | Leading role |
| 2007–2008 | Kuzey Rüzgarı | Poyraz Akdağ | Leading role |
| 2008 | Kardelen | Levent | Leading role |
| 2008 | Kırmızı Işık | Presenter | Supporting character |
| 2008 | Sen Harikasın | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2008–2010 | Adanalı | Yavuz Dikkaya | Leading role |
| 2010 | Yahşi Cazibe | Yavuz Dikkaya | Guest appearance (episode 16) |
| 2009 | Bahar Dalları | Commissioner | Supporting character |
| 2011 | Nuri | Nuri | Leading role |
| 2011–2012 | Sakarya Fırat | Deli Mevlüt (Cehennem Binbaşı) | Supporting character |
| 2012 | Ustura Kemal | Ustura Kemal | Leading role |
| 2013 | İnadına Yaşamak | Emir Atasoylu | Leading role |
| 2014 | Kardeş Payı | Man Reading Poetry | Guest appearance (episode 22) |
| 2015–2021 | Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (A bandit cannot rule the world) | Hızır Çakırbeyli | Leading role |
| 2022–2024 | Ben Bu Cihana Sığmazam | Temur Turan / Cezayir Türk | Leading role/Producer/scenarist |

## Presenter on TV programs

Presenter on TV programs :
| Year | Title | Channel | Role |
| 1994-1995 | Nereden Başlasak Nasıl Anlatsak | Kanal D | Presenter |
| 1996 | Sabah Şekerleri | Kanal D | Presenter |
| 2007 | Anlat Bakalım | TGRT | Presenter |
| 2007 | 13. Kral TV Video Müzik Ödülleri | Kral TV | Presenter |
| 2010 | Türkünü Söyle | atv | Presenter |
| 2010-2011 | Salı Sefası | TV8 | Presenter |
| 2014 | Vay Arkadaş | Star TV | Presenter |
| 2024 | Alan | atv | Presenter |
| 2024- | Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? | atv | Presenter |

## Partnerships

In 2021 the actor launched his partnership with Turkish men's clothing manufacturer and retailer Kiğılı launching the "Oktay Kaynarca designed by Kiğılı" line.