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Sarp Akkaya is a Turkish actor best known for his performances in Ezel, Suskunlar (Game of Silence), Muhteşem Yüzyıl (The Magnificent Century), Çukur (The Pit), Miracle in Cell No. 7, and Kalpazan.

He is regarded as one of Turkey’s most accomplished television and film actors, known for his powerful dramatic performances and long-standing career in theatre, television, and cinema.

Sarp Akkaya
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Sarp Akkaya
Born:	May 13, 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality:	Turkish
Ethnicity:	Turkish
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Mr. Akkaya and Lerzan Sayhan
Siblings:	Kaya Akkaya, Esra Akkaya
Spouse:	Sinem Yalçınkaya (m. 2017)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Kaan Akkaya
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Sarp Akkaya was born on May 13, 1980, in Istanbul, Turkey. He was raised by Mr. Akkaya and Lerzan Sayhan alongside his older sister, Esra Akkaya, and his twin brother, Kaya Akkaya, both of whom are actors. His ethnicity is Turkish.

Growing up in a family deeply connected to the performing arts inspired him to pursue acting from a young age. He began acting at the age of 12, appearing with his twin brother in television productions.

He later graduated from the State Conservatory Theatre Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2001, where he received formal training in acting. His religion is Islam.

Career

Sarp Akkaya began his professional acting career in the television series Bizim Aile during the 1990s.

After graduating from university, he became active in theatre, performing in productions such as Chaos and Later, while also co-founding the Studio Drama Theatre Group.

In 2007, he became one of the founders of Tiyatradam, and in 2010, he co-founded AKKAdemi Theatre with his siblings, contributing to actor training and theatre development in Turkey.

He rose to national prominence through his performances as Tefo in Ezel, Atmaca in Muhteşem Yüzyıl (The Magnificent Century), and Sarı Bilal in Suskunlar (Game of Silence), the first Turkish drama adapted for American television.

He later starred in successful productions including Paramparça (Broken Pieces), Çukur (The Pit), Respect, Kalpazan, and the internationally acclaimed film Miracle in Cell No. 7, earning praise for his versatility and emotional performances.

Awards and Nominations

• Recognized for his leading role in Suskunlar (Game of Silence)
• Earned widespread acclaim for Ezel, Muhteşem Yüzyıl, and Miracle in Cell No. 7
• Co-founder of Tiyatradam and AKKAdemi Theatre
• Established a successful career in Turkish theatre, television, and cinema

Social Media

• Instagram: @sarpakkaya
• Facebook: Sarp Akkaya

Personal Life

Sarp Akkaya is married to Sinem Yalçınkaya. The couple got married in May 2017 and welcomed their son, Kaan Akkaya, in May 2021. There is no publicly available information about his past relationships.

He has one child. He is 46 years old. Outside of acting, he enjoys theatre, travelling, music, reading, and spending time with his family. His height is 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m).

Net Worth

Sarp Akkaya has a net worth of $4 million USD. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as an actor.

His income comes from television series, films, theatre productions, voice acting, endorsements, and other entertainment-related projects.

Filmography

• Bizim Aile (1995–1996)
• Ezel (2009–2011)
• Muhteşem Yüzyıl (The Magnificent Century) (2011)
• Labyrinth (2011)
• Suskunlar (Game of Silence) (2012)
• Coming Soon (Pek Yakında) (2014)
• Paramparça (Broken Pieces) (2016)
• Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)
• Çukur (The Pit) (2021)
• Respect (Saygı) (2021)
• Kalpazan (2024)
• Bereketli Topraklar (2025)

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