Erdoğan Atalay Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Career, Alarm für Cobra 11

Erdoğan Atalay is a seasoned German actor and writer, best recognised for his iconic portrayal of Detective Semir Gerkhan in the long-running action series Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei.

With a career marked by dynamic performances and contributions to television production, he stands as a key figure in Germany’s entertainment scene, blending Turkish-German heritage into his versatile roles.

Profile

• Full Name: Erdoğan Atalay
• Stage Name: Erdoğan Atalay
• Born: September 22, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Hanover, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Actor and Writer
• Height: 5′ 3″ (1.6 m)
• Parents: Mr. Atalay (Turkish) and Mrs. Atalay (German)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Katja Ohneck
• Children: Two (Pauletta and Maris)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Erdoğan Atalay, a seasoned German actor and writer, He was born on September 22, 1966, in Hanover, Germany.

Raised by his Turkish father and German mother, Mr. and Mrs. Atalay, in a multicultural home, he nurtured an early passion for the arts.

He joined the Theater-AG group at IGS Garbsen during school, sharpening his stage presence.

Later, he trained formally at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg starting in 1984, building a solid base for his acting pursuits.

His ethnicity reflects Turkish-German roots, and he follows Christianity.

Career

Erdoğan Atalay, a seasoned German actor and writer, kicked off with guest spots in shows like Musik groschenweise and Doppelter Einsatz in the early 1990s, after working as a makeup artist.

His big break arrived in 1996 as Semir Gerkhan in Alarm für Cobra 11, a role he holds to this day, while also serving as consulting producer and co-writing episodes like “Checkmate.”

He has featured in films such as Der Clown (1998), Maximum Speed (2002), and Asphaltgorillas (2018), plus TV movies including Liebe pur and CSI: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz.

Atalay has voiced Hollywood dubs and penned short stories, like “Die Türkei ist da oben” in 2005.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @erdogan_atalay

Personal Life

Erdoğan Atalay, a seasoned German actor and writer, at 59, cherishes family amid his busy schedule.

He wed actress Astrid Pollmann in 2004, welcoming daughter Pauletta (born 2002), who later appeared as his on-screen child in Alarm für Cobra 11; they parted in 2009.

In 2012, he had son Maris with makeup artist Katja Ohneck, marrying her in 2017 and adding another child soon after.

At 5′ 3″, he enjoys cars, travel, and charity for children’s causes, keeping a grounded life in Cologne.

Filmography

Selected:

• Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei (1996–present)
• Der Clown (1998)
• Maximum Speed – Renn’ um dein Leben! (2002)
• Geister: All Inclusive (2011)
• Asphaltgorillas (2018)

Net Worth

Erdoğan Atalay, a seasoned German actor and writer, commands an estimated net worth of $8 million USD, built from series salaries, endorsements, and production roles over three decades.