Bulent Polat Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Bülent Polat is a distinguished Turkish actor, renowned for his versatile performances in theatre, television, and film.

His iconic role as Şehsuvar in Avrupa Yakası and Gaffur in Bir Zamanlar Çukurova has made him a household name in Turkish entertainment, showcasing his ability to excel in both comedic and dramatic roles.

Profile

• Full Name: Bülent Polat
• Stage Name: Bülent Polat
• Born: March 8, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Tunceli, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 5’7″ (171 cm)
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Polat
• Siblings: Four siblings
• Spouse: Duygu Şenoğlu (m. 2015)
• Children: Doğa Polat, Doğu Polat
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Bülent Polat, a distinguished Turkish actor, was born on March 8, 1979, in Tunceli, Turkey.

Raised in a Zaza family as the youngest of five children by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Polat, he moved to Istanbul in 1987 when his brother enrolled in law school at Istanbul University.

He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Istanbul, where his passion for theatre emerged.

At 13, he joined Bakırköy Municipal Theatre as an usher, later training at Müjdat Gezen Art Centre.

He furthered his acting education in the United States, studying at Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles (2009–2011) and T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre in New York, enhancing his craft with international techniques.

Career

Bülent Polat, a distinguished Turkish actor, began his career in 1993 at Bakırköy Municipal Theatre, debuting in Yer Gösterme and later playing “Yoldan Geçen Adam” in Sokak Kedisi (1994).

He performed in plays like Ormanların Barış Ateşi, Rumuz Goncagül, and Keloğlan, eventually taking leading roles in Herkesin Gözü Önünde at Sadri Alışık Cultural Centre and Yeşil Dünya at Maltepe Art Theatre.

His television career started with Dokuzuncu Hariciye Koğuşu (1985), but he gained fame as Şehsuvar in Avrupa Yakası (2004–2006), a comedic role that became a cultural phenomenon.

His dramatic roles include Sabri in Karagül (2013–2016) and Gaffur Taşkın in Bir Zamanlar Çukurova (2018–2022), earning critical acclaim.

He also appeared in Kertenkele: Yeniden Doğuş (2016) as Komiser Yılmaz and Çukur (2017) as Yücel.

Recent projects include Ateş Kuşları (2023) as Doktor Feza, Kuruluş Osman (2023) as Üstad Gera, and Siyah Kalp (2024–2025) as Bünyamin Pakdemir.

His film credits include Keloğlan Kara Prens’e Karşı (2005) and Atatürk 1881–1919 (2023).

Polat’s ability to balance comedy and drama has solidified his reputation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bulentpolatofficial

Personal Life

Bülent Polat, a distinguished Turkish actor, was born in Tunceli and is of Zaza descent.

He married English teacher Duygu Şenoğlu on July 27, 2015, in Istanbul, with actor Mustafa Akusta as their witness.

They have two children: Doğa (b. 2016) and Doğu (b. 2022).

At 46, Polat balances his family life with his career, often sharing moments with his wife and children on social media.

He values discipline from his early theatre days and enjoys cooking, particularly fish dishes and desserts.

During his time in the U.S. (2007–2011), he operated a bar in Manhattan to support himself while studying acting, reflecting his work ethic.

Filmography

• Dokuzuncu Hariciye Koğuşu (1985, TV Series) – Asker Mehmet
• Güvercinim (1986, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Aile Bağları (1991, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Çiçek Taksi (1995, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Yılan Hikayesi (1999–2001, TV Series) – Mahmut
• Dadı (2000, TV Series) – Hurşit
• Yeditepe İstanbul (2001, TV Series) – Supporting Role
• Lahmacun ve Pizza (2002, TV Series) – Takıyettin
• Estağfurullah Yokuşu (2003, TV Series) – Osman
• Oğlum İçin (2003, Film) – Bülent
• Giz (2003, Film) – Supporting Role
• Balans ve Manevra (2004, Film) – Zagor
• Avrupa Yakası (2004–2006, TV Series) – Şehsuvar (Şesu)
• Keloğlan Kara Prens’e Karşı (2005, Film) – Cankuşoğlan
• Rüyalarda Buluşuruz (2006, TV Series) – Halil
• Düş Yakamdan (2007, TV Series) – Ozi
• Sıfır Noktası (2008, Film) – Tamer
• Behzat Ç. (2012, TV Series) – Nurettin
• Acayip Hikayeler (2012, TV Series) – Hakkı
• İşler Güçler (2012, TV Series) – Kazan Ustası
• Karagül (2013–2016, TV Series) – Sabri
• İnadına Yaşamak (2013, TV Series) – Sansar
• Kertenkele: Yeniden Doğuş (2016, TV Series) – Komiser Yılmaz
• Çukur (2017–2018, TV Series) – Yücel
• Bir Zamanlar Çukurova (2018–2022, TV Series) – Gaffur Taşkın
• Seversin (2022, TV Series) – Senarist Sefa Oran
• Ateş Kuşları (2023, TV Series) – Doktor Feza
• Kuruluş Osman (2023, TV Series) – Üstad Gera
• Yan Oda (2024, TV Series) – Ferhan Alabey
• Siyah Kalp (2024–2025, TV Series) – Bünyamin Pakdemir
• Atatürk 1881–1919 (2023, Film) – Şemsi Efendi

Net Worth

Bülent Polat, a distinguished Turkish actor, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $2 million USD.

His wealth is primarily derived from his extensive career in television, theatre, and film, with significant earnings from long-running series like Avrupa Yakası and Bir Zamanlar Çukurova.

Additional income from his U.S. bar venture and occasional endorsements contributes to his financial success.