Sami Ayanoglu was an American actor known for his work in Yavuz Sultan Selim Ağlıyor, Battal Gazi Geliyor, and Dört Deli Bir Aptal. He was born on April 21, 1913, in Constantinople, which is now known as Istanbul, Turkey, and he passed away on November 7, 1971, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Personal and Family Life
Sami Ayanoglu was the father of Bora Ayanoglu. Information about his personal and family life is limited, but he was known to be close to his family throughout his life.
Career
Ayanoglu had a successful career as an actor and director, appearing in many films from the 1930s to the 1970s. He is particularly remembered for his roles in historical dramas and comedies in Turkish cinema.
Death and Legacy
Sami Ayanoglu died of a heart attack on November 7, 1971, in Istanbul, Turkey. His contributions to Turkish cinema are still appreciated, and he is remembered for his performances that reflect the cultural heritage of his country.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Susuz Yaz | 1963-12-16 | Osman (voice) |
| Beklenen Şarkı | 1953-01-01 | |
| Battal Gazi Geliyor | 1955-01-01 | |
| Haremde Dört Kadın | 1965-01-01 | Sadik Pasa |
| İstanbul’un Fethi | 1951-01-01 | Mehmed II, Sultan of Ottoman Empire |
| Vatan ve Namık Kemal | 1951-01-01 | |
| Nasreddin Hoca Düğünde | 1940-01-01 | |
| Malazgirt Kahramanı Alparslan | 1967-01-01 | |
| Soygun | 1953-01-01 | |
| Siyah Melek | 1961-01-01 | |
| Kardeş Uğruna | 1961-01-01 | |
| Dertli Pınar | 1943-01-02 | |
| İsyancılar | 1966-01-01 | |
| Milyon Avcıları | 1934-01-02 | |
| Bir Kavuk Devrildi | 1939-01-31 | |
| Aysel: Bataklı Damın Kızı | 1934-01-01 | |
| Zalim | 1970-01-01 | |
| Aynaroz Kadısı | 1938-12-01 | Anadolu Kazaskeri |
| Hürriyet Apartmanı | 1944-01-01 | |
| Yavuz Sultan Selim Ağlıyor | 1952-10-27 | |
| Onüç Kahraman | 1945-03-12 | |
| Doksan Dokuz Mustafa | 1958-01-01 | |
| Beyaz Şehir | 1955-01-01 | |
| Kıskanç | 1942-01-01 | |
| Senede Bir Gün | 1946-01-01 | |
| Unutulan Sır | 1946-01-01 |