Murat Yıldırım Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Wife, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Children

Murat Yıldırım is a distinguished Turkish actor and television presenter, renowned for his leading roles in hit series such as Asi, Suskunlar, and Teşkilat.

His versatile performances and international appeal, particularly in dramas like Kara Sevda and Ramo, have made him a prominent figure in Turkish entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Murat Yıldırım
• Stage Name: Murat Yıldırım
• Born: April 13, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Konya, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Occupation: Actor, Television Presenter
• Height: 6’0″ (182 cm)
• Parents: Mehmet Salih Yıldırım, Hayat Yıldırım
• Siblings: Two sisters
• Spouse: Burçin Terzioğlu (m. 2008–2014), Iman Elbani (m. 2016)
• Children: Miray Yıldırım
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $10 million to $15 million USD

Early Life and Education

Murat Yıldırım was born on April 13, 1979, in Konya, Turkey, to a father of Kurdish descent, Mehmet Salih Yıldırım, a literature teacher, and a mother of Arab descent, Hayat Yıldırım, a translator. Growing up between Konya and Adana due to his father’s job, he was raised with two sisters.

He displayed a talent for mathematics and music early on, playing drums in a band during high school. Yıldırım graduated from Yıldız Technical University in Istanbul with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, but his passion for acting led him to join the university’s theatrical team and take acting lessons at the Istanbul State Theatre.

Career

Murat Yıldırım began his acting career in 2003 with a minor role in Ölümsüz Aşk (Immortal Love), followed by supporting roles in Bütün Çocuklarım (2004) as Mesut and Büyük Yalan (2004) as Okan. His first leading role came in 2006 as Ali in the romantic comedy Fırtına, where he met his first wife, Burçin Terzioğlu.

He rose to fame with Asi (2007–2009) as Demir Doğan, which was nominated for an International TV Audience Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. His role as Ecevit in Suskunlar (2012) marked a milestone as the first Turkish drama sold for remake in the U.S.

Subsequent TV roles include Savaş Baldar in Aşk ve Ceza (2010–2011), Kartal in Gecenin Kraliçesi (2016), Ramazan Kaya in Ramo (2020–2021), Aziz Payidar in Aziz (2021–2022), and Ömer Atmaca in Teşkilat (2022–2024).

He currently stars as Demir Akçınar in Gizli Bahçe (2024). In film, he appeared in Organize İşler (2005), earned a Golden Orange Award nomination for Araf (2006) as Cenk, and starred in Güz Sancısı (2009), Kırımlı (2014), Kocan Kadar Konuş (2015) and its sequel, Ayla (2017), and Nefes: Yer Eksi İki (2023).

He also featured in Jessica Sutta’s music video “When a Girl Loves a Boy” (2017) with his wife, Iman Elbani, and hosted Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? (2017–2019). Recent posts on X highlight his success in producing high-grossing films in Turkey for two consecutive years.

Awards and Nominations

• International Giuseppe Sciacca Award (Vatican): Winner, Cinema category for Suskunlar (2012)
• Golden Orange Award: Nominated, Best Actor for Araf (2006)
• Monte-Carlo Television Festival: Nominated, International TV Audience Award, Best Drama TV Series for Asi (2008)
• World Premieres Film Festival: Winner, Best Performance by an Actor for Kırımlı (2015)
• Murex d’Or: Winner, Best Foreign Actor for Gecenin Kraliçesi (2016)
• Seoul International Drama Awards: Nominated, Best Actor for Aziz (2022)
• Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards: Multiple nominations, Best Male Presenter for Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? (2017–2019)
• Turkey Youth Awards: Multiple nominations for Sonsuz Aşk, Ramo, Teşkilat (2018–2023)
• International Izmir Film Festival: Nominated, Best Actor (TV Series) for Ramo (2020)
• Ayaklı Gazete TV Stars Awards: Winner, Best Actor for Aşk ve Ceza (2010)
• ELLE Style Awards: Nominated, Best Actor for Aşk ve Ceza (2011)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mrtyldrm
• Facebook Handle: Murat Yıldırım
• Twitter Handle: @MYildirimResmi

Personal Life

Murat Yıldırım, of mixed Kurdish (paternal) and Arab (maternal) descent, was born in Konya and resides in Istanbul. He married actress Burçin Terzioğlu in 2008 after meeting on the set of Fırtına, but they divorced in 2014.

In 2016, he married Moroccan actress and former beauty pageant titleholder Iman Elbani.

The couple faced multiple miscarriages between 2019 and 2020 before welcoming their daughter, Miray, in October 2022. Yıldırım is not fluent in Kurdish or Arabic, unlike his parents.

He enjoys music, having played drums in a band, and maintains a strong social media presence with over 3 million Instagram followers, sharing professional updates and family moments.

Filmography

Films:

• Organize İşler (2005) – Tabut Taşıyan Adam
• Araf (2006) – Cenk
• Güz Sancısı (2009) – Behçet
• Kırımlı (2014) – Sadık Turan
• Kocan Kadar Konuş (2015) – Sinan
• Kocan Kadar Konuş: Diriliş (2016) – Sinan
• Sonsuz Aşk (2017) – Can
• Ayla (2017) – Lieutenant Mesut
• İlk Öpücük (2017) – Hakan
• Scorpion (2018) – Yassir
• Mako (2021) – Murad
• Dumlupınar: Vatan Sağ Olsun (2022) – Supporting Role
• Nefes: Yer Eksi İki (2023) – Captain Tayfun
• Şampiyonlar (2025) – Metin
• Two Trees (Upcoming) – Supporting Role

TV Series:

• Patron Kim? (2003) – Varol Yaşargil (Guest)
• Ölümsüz Aşk (2003) – Sedat (Supporting Role)
• Bütün Çocuklarım (2004) – Mesut (Supporting Role)
• Büyük Yalan (2004) – Okan (Supporting Role)
• Fırtına (2006–2007) – Ali (Main Role)
• Asi (2007–2009) – Demir Doğan (Main Role)
• Ey Aşk Nerdesin? (2009) – Police Officer (Guest)
• Aşk ve Ceza (2010–2011) – Savaş Baldar (Main Role)
• Suskunlar (2012) – Ecevit ‘Şerif’ Oran (Main Role)
• Gecenin Kraliçesi (2016) – Kartal Şakallıoğlu (Main Role)
• Ramo (2020–2021) – Ramazan Kaya (Main Role)
• Arıza (2020–2021) – Aziz (Guest Role)
• Aziz (2021–2022) – Aziz Payidar (Main Role)
• Teşkilat (2022–2024) – Ömer Atmaca (Main Role)
• Gizli Bahçe (2024) – Demir Akçınar (Main Role)

Music Video:

• J Sutta Feat. Pitbull: When a Girl Loves a Boy (2017) – Himself

TV Program:

• Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? (2017–2019) – Presenter

Net Worth

Murat Yıldırım has an estimated net worth of $10 million to $15 million USD, derived from his acting roles in high-profile series like Asi, Ramo, and Teşkilat, as well as films such as Ayla and Kocan Kadar Konuş. Additional income comes from presenting Kim Milyoner Olmak İster?, endorsements (e.g., Bosch commercials), real estate investments, and his social media presence.