Gökhan Alkan Biography: Ethnicity, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Girlfriend, Films, Pictures, TV Series, Music

Gökhan Alkan is a Turkish actor and singer known for his versatile roles in television series such as Kocamın Ailesi (My Husband’s Family), Kalp Atışı (Heartbeat), and Kalp Yarası (Heart Wound).

With a background in mechanical engineering and foreign trade, he transitioned into acting after training at Müjdat Gezen Art Centre and MSM Actor Studio.

Alkan’s multifaceted talents, including acting, singing, sports, and poetry, have made him a prominent figure in Turkish entertainment, earning him awards like the Special Award at the 5th APAN Star Awards in South Korea.

His charismatic performances and international appeal have solidified his status as a leading actor.

Profile

• Full Name: Gökhan Alkan
• Stage Name: Gökhan Alkan
• Born: December 8, 1987
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Istanbul, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Voice Actor, Poet
• Height: 1.88m
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: None
• Girlfriends: Nesrin Cavadzade (ex, 2020–2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1.5 million  

Early Life and Education

Gökhan Alkan was born on December 8, 1987, in Istanbul, Turkey, to parents whose names are not publicly known. As an only child, he grew up in a supportive environment that encouraged his artistic pursuits.

He was involved in amateur theatre groups during high school and university, performing live music alongside acting. Alkan graduated from Kocaeli University with an associate degree in Teaching Automotive Technologies and from Anadolu University with another in Foreign Trade and Marketing.

After briefly working as an engineer and teacher, he pursued acting, studying for a year at the Müjdat Gezen Art Centre and the MSM Actor Studio, where he also received training in solfège and singing. His ethnicity is Turkish, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.  

Career

Gökhan Alkan began his professional acting career in 2011, performing in theatre productions like Gözlerimi Kaparım Vazifemi Yaparım and Mustafa’m Kemal ’im at Müjdat Gezen Theatre from 2010 to 2013. He founded his own theatre with friends after graduating, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.

His television debut came in 2012 as Persian King Tahmasp I in Muhteşem Yüzyıl (Magnificent Century) and as Cem in Her Şey Yolunda Merkez. His breakthrough role was Tarık Uygun in Kocamın Ailesi (2014–2015), a romantic comedy that ran for 57 episodes, establishing him as a mainstream actor in Turkey.  

Alkan’s lead roles continued with Yiğit Balcı in Seviyor Sevmiyor (She Was Pretty, 2016), earning him a Special Award at the 5th APAN Star Awards in South Korea, and Ali Asaf Denizoğlu in the medical drama Kalp Atışı (2017–2018) alongside Öykü Karayel.

He starred in Yasak Elma (Forbidden Apple, 2018) as Kerim, connecting him to other actors in this query, such as Şevval Sam and Şafak Pekdemir. His role in Kalp Yarası (2021) with Yağmur Tanrısevsin further showcased his romantic drama prowess.

In cinema, he led non-commercial films Makas (2016) and Defne’nin Bir Mevsimi (2016), the latter winning Best Film at the 9th Montreal Turkish Film Festival in 2017. Recent projects include Kraliçe (2023) with Ateş Akça and Bir İhtimal Daha Var (2025).  

As a singer, Alkan’s vocal training has complemented his acting, though he has not released formal music projects. His interests in sports, voice acting, poetry, and lyricism add depth to his artistic profile.

Despite living with Asperger’s syndrome, he has channelled this into disciplined focus, enhancing his performances. Alkan’s work has contributed to the global reach of Turkish dramas, particularly in the Middle East and Latin America.  

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gokhan_alkan
• Facebook Handle: @gokhanalkanofficially
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Gökhan Alkan was in a relationship with actress Nesrin Cavadzade from November 2020 to June 2022, meeting on the set of Yasak Elma. Their engagement in Datça, Turkey, was widely publicised, but they separated amicably. He is currently single, with neither a spouse nor children.

Filmography

• Muhteşem Yüzyıl (2012) – Tahmasp I
• Her Şey Yolunda Merkez (2012) – Cem
• Gurbette Aşk (2014) – Osman
• Kocamın Ailesi (2014–2015) – Tarık Uygun
• Makas (2016) – Film
• Defne’nin Bir Mevsimi (2016) – Film
• Seviyor Sevmiyor (2016) – Yiğit Balcı
• Kalp Atışı (2017–2018) – Ali Asaf Denizoğlu
• Yasak Elma (2018) – Kerim
• Organik Aşk Hikayeleri (2018)
• Kalp Yarası (2021) – Ferit Sancakzade
• Kraliçe (2023) – Ateş Akça
• Bir İhtimal Daha Var (2025)

Net Worth

Gökhan Alkan has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million, primarily earned through his leading roles in television series such as Kocamın Ailesi, Kalp Atışı, and Kalp Yarası, as well as films like Defne’nin Bir Mevsimi. His theatre work, voice acting, and social media endorsements, with over 1 million Instagram followers, also contribute to his financial success.