Şahan Gökbakar is a prominent Turkish comedian, actor, and producer. He gained recognition through his character Recep İvedik, which originated from his sketch comedy series Dikkat Şahan Çıkabilir.
The character became so popular that it led to a successful series of films that broke box office records in Turkey.
Early Life and Education
Şahan Gökbakar is now at the age of 45. He was born on October 22, 1980, in İzmir, Turkey. Tragically, his father, Osman Selçuk Gökbakar passed away in a traffic accident when he was just eight years old.
Following this event, Gökbakar moved to Ankara with his family, where he completed his primary and secondary education at the Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) schools.
After finishing high school in 1997, he enrolled at Bilkent University’s Faculty of Music and Performing Arts to study acting. He graduated in 2002 with a commendable academic record.
During his time at university, Gökbakar developed a keen interest in performance arts and began participating in various acting projects. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his future career in comedy and acting.
Personal Life
Şahan Gökbakar married Selin Ortaçlı in 2015. The couple has two children named Deniz Efe and Ela. While details about their relationship are kept relatively private, it is known that they share a close bond and actively support each other’s endeavors.
Career
Şahan Gökbakar’s career began with television when he created a show called Zıbın, which aired on TV8 during New Year’s Eve in 2003-2004. He gained significant popularity with his hidden camera show Zoka and later with Dikkat Şahan Çıkabilir, where he showcased his talents by portraying various characters.
In 2008, Gökbakar’s film career took off with the release of Recep İvedik, which became the highest-grossing Turkish film at that time. The film’s success led to several sequels, including Recep İvedik 2, Recep İvedik 3, Recep İvedik 4, Recep İvedik 5, and Recep İvedik 6. Each installment broke box office records in Turkey, solidifying Gökbakar’s status as a leading figure in Turkish cinema.
In addition to his film work, he co-founded Çamaşırhane Film with his brother Togan Gökbakar in 2011 to produce their projects independently. His contributions to both television and film have made him a household name in Turkey.
Awards
Şahan Gökbakar has received several awards throughout his career:
2014 – Cinema Special Award at the 41st Golden Butterfly Awards (Won)
N/A – Other nominations or awards have not been specified.
Net Worth
Şahan Gökbakar’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. His wealth primarily comes from his successful career as an actor and comedian, particularly through the lucrative Recep İvedik film series and various television projects.
Filmography
Gen (2006)
Recep İvedik (2008)
Recep İvedik 2 (2009)
Recep İvedik 3 (2010)
Celal ile Ceren (2013)
Recep İvedik 4 (2014)
Recep İvedik 5 (2017)
Kayhan (2018)
Recep İvedik 6 (2019)
Erdal ile Ece (2024)
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