Biography
Name: Ediz Akşehir
Date of Birth: 1986
Place of Birth: Izmir, Turkey
Height: —
Marital Status: —
Instagram: @edizaksehir1
Early Life
Turkish theatre and film actor Ediz Akşehir was born in 1986 in İzmir. In his youth, he initially wanted to become a doctor, but later abandoned this plan after realizing that he would not be able to work in the profession. In 2010, Ediz Akşehir graduated from the State Conservatory of Anadolu University in Eskişehir. After completing his studies, he worked as an actor at Anadolu Theatre. Having spent two seasons as an actor at the Istanbul State Theatre, Ediz Akşehir has been working as a lecturer at Haliç University since 2014.
Career
Ediz Akşehir is primarily a theatre actor. In 2017, he received the Türkan Kahramankaptan Special Award as “Most Successful Young Actor of the Year.” In 2019, for his role in the stage production Inspector, he was awarded the Sadri Alışık Theatre Award in the category “Most Successful Supporting Actor of the Year in a Musical or Comedy.”
His television career began relatively recently. In 2021, starting from episode 11, he joined the cast of the series Dünya Hali, which aired on TRT1. Later that same year, he appeared in a guest role in episode 2 of the series Mahkum, broadcast on FOX.
In 2023, he joined the series Yalı Çapkını, playing the role of Saffet Jr. His on-screen partner was Beril Pozam; the actors portrayed a couple who later became husband and wife according to the storyline. The character of Saffet İhsanlı sparked significant discussion on social media. Ediz Akşehir’s portrayal of an obsessive fetishist impressed viewers with the depth of his transformation.
In 2025, Ediz Akşehir appeared in the series Bir İhtimal Daha Var, produced specifically for the Netflix streaming platform.
At present, Ediz Akşehir continues to actively develop his career. Represented by the agency Binbir İletişim, he remains engaged in theatre work while continuing to consider new acting offers.
Personal Life
There is currently no public information about Ediz Akşehir’s marital status. It is also unknown whether the actor is in a relationship.
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