Barış Kılıç Biography: Siblings, Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Wife, Movies, Kids, Awards, TV Series

Barış Kılıç is a Turkish actor celebrated for his dynamic performances in television series such as Yasak Elma (Forbidden Apple), Adını Feriha Koydum (I Named Her Feriha), and Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sherbet).

Beginning his career with commercials, he transitioned to acting with a debut in Bütün Çocuklarım (All My Children) in 2004, gaining widespread recognition for his roles in both romantic and dramatic series.

Kılıç’s charisma and versatility, combined with his international appeal, have made him a prominent figure in Turkish entertainment, with projects like Bir Aşk Hikayesi (One Love) resonating globally.

Profile

• Full Name: Barış Kılıç
• Stage Name: Barış Kılıç
• Born: February 21, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Arguvan, Malatya, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actor, Manager
• Height: 1.82m
• Parents: Mr. Kılıç and Mrs. Kılıç
• Siblings: 2
• Spouse: Ayşegül Özay Kılıç (m. 2007)
• Children: Batu Kılıç, Emir Kılıç
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Barış Kılıç was born on February 21, 1978, in Arguvan, Malatya, Turkey, to a teacher father and his wife. His family relocated to Istanbul when he was five years old.

Growing up with one brother and one sister, Kılıç developed an early interest in acting, inspired by his childhood dreams. He attended Okmeydanı Anadolu High School and graduated from Istanbul University’s Faculty of Economics.

After briefly living in the United States to study English, he returned to Turkey and earned a master’s degree from Yeditepe University. His ethnicity is Turkish, and his religious beliefs align with Islam.

Career

Barış Kılıç launched his career in 1999 with a commercial for a chip brand, entering the acting industry while still in university. His professional debut came in 2004 with the role of Aybars in the Kanal D series Bütün Çocuklarım (All My Children), alongside Kadir İnanır and Menderes Samancılar.

He gained prominence with roles in Leylan (2007) as Yaman and Vazgeç Gönlüm (2007) as Mert. His breakthrough arrived in 2011 with the character Levent Seymen in Adını Feriha Koydum (I Named Her Feriha), which elevated his profile in Turkey and abroad.

In 2014, Kılıç starred as Ömer Hekimoğlu in Güllerin Savaşı (War of the Roses), sharing the lead with Canan Ergüder and Damla Sönmez. This series became Turkey’s second most exported drama, sold to 85 countries.

That same year, he made his cinematic debut as Berk in Seni Seviyorum Adamım (I Love You, Man), co-starring Gizem Karaca, and was voted “Sexiest Man of the Year” by hurriyet.com.

His role as Kaya Ekinci in Yasak Elma (2018-2019) further solidified his fame, followed by Kürşat in Uzak Şehrin Masalı (2021) and Ömer in Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sherbet, 2022-2024).

Kılıç’s recent work includes Bir Aşk Hikayesi (One Love, 2024) as Efe Avcı, a series that addresses cultural clashes and has gained international traction through Global Agency.

His awards include the “Best Male Lead” from the Exporters Association for Güllerin Savaşı, the “Best Actor” at Yeditepe University’s Wish Awards, and the “Achievement Award” at Content America International in 2024 for his contributions to Turkish series exports. His career reflects a balance of commercial success and critical recognition, with a strong presence in both domestic and global markets.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bariskilictr
• Facebook Handle: Barış Kılıç
• Twitter Handle: @baris_kilic

Personal Life

Barış Kılıç married Ayşegül Özay Kılıç in 2007, and they have two sons, Batu Kılıç and Emir Kılıç. The couple maintains a private yet stable family life in Istanbul, where Kılıç resides.

Filmography

• Bütün Çocuklarım (2004) – Aybars
• Leylan (2007) – Yaman
• Vazgeç Gönlüm (2007) – Mert
• Aynadaki Düşman (2009) – Kaan Candemir
• Sakarya Fırat (2009-2010) – Berat Tekintaş
• Adını Feriha Koydum (2011-2012) – Levent Seymen
• Merhaba Hayat (2012-2013) – Burak
• Seni Seviyorum Adamım (2014) – Berk
• Güllerin Savaşı (2014-2016) – Ömer Hekimoğlu
• Evlilik Hakkında Her Şey (2021) – Efe Avcı
• Uzak Şehrin Masalı (2021) – Kürşat
• Yasak Elma (2018-2019) – Kaya Ekinci
• Kızılcık Şerbeti (2022-2024) – Ömer
• Bir Aşk Hikayesi (2024) – Efe Avcı

Net Worth

Barış Kılıç has an estimated net worth of $2 million, primarily earned through his acting roles in high-profile series like Yasak Elma, Güllerin Savaşı, and Kızılcık Şerbeti, as well as his cinematic debut in Seni Seviyorum Adamım.

His early work in commercials, managerial roles in the industry, and endorsements, which are tied to his social media presence with over 1.7 million Instagram followers, also significantly contribute to his financial success.