Tolga Çevik Biography: Age, Wife, Parents, Movies, Net Worth, Children, TV Shows

Biography

Tolga Çevik (born May 12, 1974, in Istanbul, Turkey) is a renowned Turkish actor, comedian, and improvisational performer.

He gained widespread fame for roles in hit films such as Vizontele (2001), Vizontele Tuuba (2004), and Organize İşler (2005), as well as portraying Sacit Kıral in the popular TV series Avrupa Yakası.

Çevik is particularly celebrated for his improvisation comedy shows, including Komedi Dükkanı, Arkadaşım Hoşgeldin, and the long-running Tolgshow series.

Trained in theater, he studied acting at Central Missouri State University in the US, where he studied under Robin Williams. He has been married to Özge Çevik (sister of comedian Cem Yılmaz) since 2004, and they have two children.

Turkish actor
Tolga Çevik
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Tolga Çevik
Born:	12 May 1974 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Istanbul, Türkiye
Nationality:	Turkish
Education:	Istanbul University State Conservatory, University of Central Missouri
Height:	1.78 m
Parents:	Çetin Çevik , Reyhan Çevik
Siblings:	İpek Çevik Selet
Spouse:	Özge Çevik (m. 2004)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Tuna Çevik, Tan Çevik
Occupation:	Actor • Comedian
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Tolga Çevik was born on May 12, 1974, in the Kızıltoprak neighborhood of Istanbul’s Kadıköy district, Turkey, to a family of Turkish descent with roots in Mersin.

He grew up in a secular household that followed Buddhist principles, influenced by his parents’ interest in Eastern philosophy during his early years. His father, Çetin Çevik, was a lawyer, and his mother, Reyhan Çevik, raised him and his younger sibling as the eldest of two children.

Though the family maintained a private approach to their personal beliefs, these Buddhist influences shaped a calm, introspective atmosphere in their middle-class Istanbul home. He has a sister named İpek Çevik Selet.

Çevik completed his primary education at Bahariye İlkokulu in Kadıköy and attended Özel Doğuş Lisesi for middle and high school, where he first discovered his passion for theater through school clubs and inter-school competitions, earning awards for best actor.

After high school, he briefly considered entering the Istanbul University State Conservatory before joining the Yeditepe Oyuncuları theater group. He later moved to the United States, graduating in 1996 from Central Missouri State University (now the University of Central Missouri) with a degree in Theater, majoring in Acting, during which he notably studied with Robin Williams.

Career

Tolga Çevik began his acting career in the late 1990s with theater and early TV roles. He became widely known in the early 2000s through major film appearances.

He first stood out in Yılmaz Erdoğan‘s Vizontele (2001) as Nafiz, a role he played again in the sequel Vizontele Tuuba (2004). He continued to gain attention with supporting roles in films like Organize İşler (2005), also directed by Erdoğan.

In that film, he acted alongside stars such as Cem Yılmaz. On television, Çevik became famous for playing the quirky Sacit Kıral in the popular sitcom Avrupa Yakası from 2006 to 2008.

After leaving the show, he shifted his focus to improvisational comedy. That soon became his main passion. Çevik is best known for his work in improvisational theater and comedy shows. He started with Komedi Dükkanı (2007–2011), a show featuring fully improvised sketches.

These performances were directed by Fırat Doğu Parlak as the off-stage “Yönetmen” and with pianist Özer Atik. The show was a big hit and led to national tours after it ended.

He later created similar shows, including Arkadaşım Hoşgeldin (2013–2015), a stage tour and TV revival, Müdür Ne’aptın? (2016), and the long-running Tolgshow series (2017–2018 on TV, with digital versions like Tolgshow Filtresiz in 2021 on Exxen and Tolgshow Çılgın Sezon (2023).

Tolgshow is still his main project. It mixes improvisation, celebrity guests, and recurring characters. The show is often performed live across Turkey through 2026.

In film, Çevik has starred in comedies such as Sen Kimsin? (2012), Patron Mutlu Son İstiyor (2014), Sen Benim HerŞeyimsin (2016, with his daughter Tuna Çevik), and more recently Kalender Pide (2025, with İbrahim Büyükak).

As a member of Beşiktaş Kültür Merkezi (BKM), he has often worked with Erdoğan and Cem Yılmaz, his brother-in-law. Over almost thirty years, Çevik has become one of Turkey’s top comedians.

He is known for his quick wit, improvisational skill, and ability to make audiences laugh with spontaneous humor. His Tolgshow tours continue to attract large crowds. This shows his lasting influence on Turkish comedy.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Tolga Cevik
• Instagram: Tolga Çevik (@tolgacevikofficial)
• IMDb: Tolga Cevik
• Twitter: Tolga Cevik (@TolgaCevik) / X
• YouTube: Tolga Cevik
• Facebook: TOLGA ÇEVİK (@tolgacevikofficial)

Personal Life

Tolga Çevik is 51 years old, born on May 12, 1974.

He stands at 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches) tall. Çevik has been married once, to Özge Çevik—sister of comedian Cem Yılmaz—since September 9, 2004. The couple has maintained a long-lasting and private marriage, often described as stable and supportive amid his demanding career in entertainment.

They have two children together: a daughter named Tuna Çevik (who has appeared alongside her father in projects like the 2016 film Sen Benim HerŞeyimsin) and a son named Tan Çevik.

Net Worth

Tolga Çevik‘s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million USD, according to various online celebrity finance sources as of recent years.

These figures are approximate and vary across reports, reflecting earnings from his long career in acting, improvisation comedy shows like Tolgshow, films, television appearances, and past advertising deals.

Filmography

Movies

• Herkes Kendi Evinde (2001)
• Vizontele (2001)
• Vizontele Tuuba (2004)
• Organize İşler (2005)
• Sen Kimsin? (2012)
• Patron Mutlu Son İstiyor (2014)
• Sen Benim HerŞeyimsin (2016)
• Kalender Pide (2025)

Television Series and Shows

• Bir Demet Tiyatro (guest appearances, 1995–)
• Feride (1996–1997)
• Esir Şehrin İnsanları (2003)
• Aşk ve Gurur (2002)
• Sevinçli Haller (2004)
• Avrupa Yakası (2006–2008, as Sacit Kıral)
• Komedi Dükkanı (2007–2011, improvisation comedy show)
• Arkadaşım Hoşgeldin (2013–2015, improvisation show and tour)
• Müdür Ne’aptın? (2016)
• Tolgshow (2017–2018 on TV; continued as Tolgshow Filtresiz on Exxen/NOW in 2021; Tolgshow Çılgın Sezon in 2023; ongoing live tours into 2026)

Theater

• Küheylan (Equus)
• Kelebekler Özgürdür (Butterflies Are Free)
• Kalbin Sesi
• Sen Beni Sevmiyorsun
• Bana Bir Şeyhler Oluyor (BKM production)

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