Erkan Petekkaya Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Instagram, Awards, TV Shows, Twitter

Erkan Petekkaya, is a Turkish actor recognized for his work in television, film, and theater.

He is particularly associated with dramatic productions and has built a long-standing professional identity in Turkish entertainment.

Erkan Petekkaya
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Erkan Petekkaya
Born:	December 11, 1970 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Elazığ, Turkey
Nationality:	Turkish
Ethnicity:	Turkish
Height:	189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Akın Petekkaya, Şerife Petekkaya
Siblings:	Ercan Petekkaya, Ayşe Petekkaya
Spouse:	Didem Petekkaya (M. 2003)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Cem Cano Petekkaya
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$8 million

Early life and education

Erkan Petekkaya was born on December 11, 1970, in Elazığ, Turkey, to Akın Petekkaya and Şerife Petekkaya, and grew up alongside his siblings, Ercan Petekkaya and Ayşe Petekkaya.

During childhood, his family moved to Istanbul, where he completed his primary and secondary schooling.

He attended Mehmet Karamancı Primary School, Bostancı Secondary School, and Fenerbahçe High School before graduating from the Anadolu University State Conservatory.

Career

Erkan Petekkaya began his professional acting journey in the early 1990s, joining the State Theatres as a permanent actor in 1993.

He first appeared on television through hidden-camera programming in 1994. He subsequently entered scripted television, appearing in Güzel Günler and later Aynalı Tahir, Aşkına Eşkıya, Bedel, Japon Gelin, Taştan Kalp, and Serseri.

His profile expanded considerably during the 2000s. He appeared in Beyaz Gelincik, Köpek, Sessiz Fırtına, and Sonbahar, while also taking roles in films including Gecenin Kanatları.

A major breakthrough came when Erkan Petekkaya joined Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki, one of the most prominent Turkish television dramas of the early 2010s.

His performance brought him the Golden Butterfly Award for Best Actor in Drama in 2011. He later continued his television success in Dila Hanım and Paramparça.

Erkan Petekkaya also expanded his film career during the 2010s, appearing in productions such as Yeni Dünya, Kolpaçino 3. Devre, Ayla, and Deliler: Fatih’in Fermanı.

His performances earned Golden Palm Awards for Best Movie Actor for Kolpaçino 3. Devre and Deliler: Fatih’in Fermanı.

In the 2020s, Petekkaya remained active in Turkish television and cinema, with credits including Kırmızı Oda, Doğduğun Ev Kaderindir, Sana Söz, O Kız, and Son Gün, alongside film projects such as 15/07 Şafak Vakti, Prestij Meselesi, Aşk Filmi, Dedemin Gözyaşları, and Hain.

His most recent reported project is Asırlık Gece, a TRT docudrama, in which he portrays former Turkish Land Forces Commander Salih Zeki Çolak.

Awards and nominations

• Golden Butterfly Award — Best Actor in Drama: Winner
• Golden Palm Award — Best Movie Actor: Winner (x2)
• Ayaklı Gazete TV Stars Award — Best Actor (Drama TV Series): Winner
• Golden Butterfly Award — Best Actor: Nominee (x2)
• Golden Butterfly Award — Best Actor in Drama: Nominee
• Beyaz İnci TV Awards — Best Male Actor: Nominee

Social media

• Instagram: @erkanpetekkaya
• X/Twitter: @_erkanpetekkaya

Personal life

Erkan Petekkaya is 55 years old and is married to Didem Petekkaya, whom he married in 2003. He is the father of Cem Cano Petekkaya. His height is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in).

Net worth

Erkan Petekkaya‘s net worth is $8 million USD. He accumulated his wealth primarily from his television, film, and theater acting career.

Filmography

• Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki
• Paramparça
• Ayla
• Deliler: Fatih’in Fermanı
• Asırlık Gece

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