Şükrü Özyıldız Biography: Movies, Awards, Religion, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Age

Şükrü Özyıldız is a Turkish actor whose breakout performances in television dramas and films have made him one of Turkey’s most recognizable and versatile stars.

He rose to prominence through acclaimed series such as Şeref Meselesi and Ruhun Duymaz, becoming a leading figure in Turkish cinema and television.

Profile

• Full name: Şükrü Özyıldız
• Date of birth: 18 February 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: İzmir, Turkey
• Nationality: Turkish
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
• Eye color: Hazel
• Hair color: Dark Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One younger sister
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Islam (non-practicing)
• Ethnicity: Mixed — maternal Rûm (Greek) from Rhodes; paternal Turkish from Trabzon
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Şükrü Özyıldız (37 years old) was born on 18 February 1988 in İzmir, Turkey. He grew up in a multicultural household influenced by both Turkish and Rûm heritage. His mother’s family hailed from Rhodes, while his father’s roots trace to Trabzon on Turkey’s Black Sea coast.

From a young age, he developed an interest in performing arts and athletics. He studied Naval Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University for one year before transferring to Ege University in İzmir.

Through the Erasmus Exchange Programme, he spent time in Portugal, where he practiced martial arts and cage fighting, which later contributed to his physical versatility in action roles.

Personal Life

Şükrü Özyıldız is known to be private about his personal affairs. While previously linked in the Turkish media to co-stars such as Aslı Enver and Burcu Özberk, none of these relationships have been officially confirmed.

Career

Şükrü Özyıldız made his television debut in 2011 with the series Derin Sular, portraying “Toprak.” His early work quickly gained traction, leading to roles in Uçurum (2012) and Çalıkuşu (2013).

His breakthrough came with the drama Benim Hala Umudum Var (2013–2014), followed by a leading role in Şeref Meselesi (2014–2015), which solidified his status as a household name.

In film, he debuted with Neva (2013) and continued to build an impressive portfolio with performances in Ekşi Elmalar (2016) directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan and Cebimdeki Yabancı (2018).

In 2023, he achieved renewed international attention for his role as Onur Karasu in the romantic spy-action series Ruhun Duymaz alongside Burcu Özberk, which streamed on Disney+ Turkey and gained strong global fan reception.

Known for his dynamic range, Özyıldız has portrayed characters across romance, drama, comedy, and action genres — earning comparisons to actors like Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ for his versatility and screen presence.

Awards

• Pantene Golden Butterfly Awards (Altın Kelebek) – Nominated for Best Actor in a Romantic Comedy (2023, for Ruhun Duymaz)
• Turkey Youth Awards – Best TV Actor Nominee (2022)
• Elle Style Awards Turkey – Style Icon Nominee (2017)

Net Worth

Şükrü Özyıldız’s estimated net worth is around $3 million USD. Earned from acting in Turkish television dramas and films, brand endorsements (notably with Jack & Jones, Vakko, and Arzum).

Social Media

• Instagram: @sukruozyildiz
• X: @sukruozyildiz

Filmography

Television

• Derin Sular (2011)
• Uçurum (2012)
• Çalıkuşu (2013)
• Benim Hala Umudum Var (2013–2014)
• Şeref Meselesi (2014–2015)
• Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar (2015)
• Kış Güneşi (2016)
• Çoban Yıldızı (2017)
• Nefes Nefese (2018)
• Akıncı (2021)
• Ruhun Duymaz (2023)

Film

• Neva (2013)
• Ekşi Elmalar (2016)
• Cebimdeki Yabancı (2018)
• Aşk Taktikleri (2022)
• Aşk Taktikleri 2 (2023)