Timuçin Esen Biography: Wife, Kids, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies, Career

Timuçin Esen born Mahmut Timuçin Esen is a Turkish actor and musician who achieved widespread critical acclaim through his work in Turkish film, television, and theatre. He first gained major attention with his performance in the television drama Gurbet Kadını before becoming a household name as Commissioner Çınar in the hit police series Hırsız Polis.

He later strengthened his reputation with his award-winning performance in Gönül Yarası and reached another career peak with his portrayal of legendary arabesque singer Müslüm Gürses in the biographical film Müslüm. Alongside acting, he has pursued music and is known for his distinctive voice and musical performances.

Timuçin Esen
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Real Name:	Mahmut Timuçin Esen
Stage Name:	Timuçin Esen
Born:	August 14, 1973 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Adana, Turkey
Nationality:	Turkish
Ethnicity:	Turkish
Height:	6 feet 2 inches
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Mr. Üstün Esen, Mrs. Nihal Esen
Spouse:	Bilge Türe
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Ayda Esen, Gökyüzü Esen
Occupation:	Actor, Musician
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Timuçin Esen was born on August 14, 1973, and has clocked 53 years old. He was born in Adana, Turkey, to parents who both worked as lawyers and grew up as their only child.

His family later lived in Elazığ during his early childhood, while his upbringing exposed him to a strong educational and cultural environment. He developed an interest in music during his middle school years and eventually became interested in theatre and performance.

He attended TED Ankara College before studying theatre at the State Conservatory of Ankara University for two years. He subsequently moved to Istanbul and graduated from the Theatre Department of Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts.

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He also pursued theatre and acting studies in Italy and the United States, eventually spending seven years at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles studying film directing at master’s level. During his training, he also received acting coaching from American acting teacher Larry Moss.

Personal Life

Timuçin Esen is married to actress and creative professional Bilge Türe, and the couple have two children. He has generally kept his family life away from the intense attention surrounding his acting career, rarely discussing private matters publicly.

The couple are parents to two children, Ayda Esen and Gökyüzü Esen.

Career

Timuçin Esen began appearing professionally on screen in the early 2000s after completing his studies abroad. His early work included Deliyle Geçen Gece before he gained wider recognition in 2003 as Hakkı in the television series Gurbet Kadını.

His breakthrough continued in 2005 when he played Commissioner Çınar in Hırsız Polis, a role that turned him into one of the recognizable actors on Turkish television.

That same period brought one of his most important film performances in Gönül Yarası, in which he starred alongside Şener Şen. His portrayal earned him both the Golden Orange Award and a SİYAD award for Best Supporting Actor, firmly establishing him as a respected figure in Turkish cinema.

He later appeared in projects including Yazı Tura, Labirent, Kumun Tadı, Senin Hikayen, Bodrum Masalı, Gülperi, and Hekimoğlu.

His most celebrated transformation came with the 2018 biographical film Müslüm, in which he portrayed legendary Turkish singer Müslüm Gürses. The demanding role showcased both his dramatic range and musical abilities and became one of the defining performances of his career.

He subsequently starred as Ateş Hekimoğlu in the Turkish television adaptation of House, followed by appearances in the Disney+ series Ben Gri, Tetikçinin Oğlu and Kalpazan.

Beyond acting, Esen has maintained a strong connection to music. He has performed songs for his film projects and released musical material, including the album Mayhoş, further demonstrating the musical abilities that have accompanied his acting career.

Awards

• Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival – Best Supporting Actor for Gönül Yarası (2005)
• SİYAD Turkish Film Critics Association Award – Best Supporting Actor for Gönül Yarası (2005)
• Sadri Alışık Theatre and Cinema Awards – Ayhan Işık Special Award for Labirent (2012)
• International Madrid Film Festival – Best Actor in a Foreign Language Film Nomination for Labirent (2012)
• Frankfurt Turkish Film Festival – Best Actor for Müslüm (2019)
• Social Media Awards Turkey – Best Actor of the Year (2019)
• Turkey Youth Awards – Best Television Actor Nomination for Hekimoğlu (2020)

Net Worth

Timuçin Esen has an estimated net worth of $4 million. His wealth has primarily been associated with his long-running career in Turkish television, cinema, theatre, and music, including salaries from leading television roles, film performances, music projects, and other entertainment-related work.

Social Media

• Instagram: @timucinnesenn

Filmography

• Deliyle Geçen Gece (2003)
• Gurbet Kadını (2003–2005)
• Yazı Tura (2004)
• Gönül Yarası (2005)
• Hırsız Polis (2005–2007)
• Mikado’nun Çöpleri (2006–2008)
• Labirent (2011)
• Kumun Tadı (2012)
• Vicdan (2013–2014)
• Senin Hikayen (2013)
• Gönül İşleri (2014–2015)
• Bodrum Masalı (2016–2017)
• Martıların Efendisi (2017)
• Müslüm (2018)
• Gülperi (2018–2019)
• Hekimoğlu (2019–2021)
• Ben Gri (2022)
• Tetikçinin Oğlu (2023)
• Zaferin Rengi (2023)
• Kalpazan (2024)
• O Da Bir Şey Mi? (2024)

Discography

• Mayhoş (2011)
• Müslüm Baba Orijinal Film Müzikleri (2018)
• İtirazım Var (2018)
• Bunca Gamı Bunca Derdi (2018)
• Sevda Yüklü Kervanlar (2018)
• Taşa Verdim Yanımı (2018)
• Yeşil Ördek (2018)
• Gece Vakti (2019)
• Dur Dünya (2020)
• Efkar (2021)

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