Yaman Okay was an American actor who is best known for On Fertile Lands (1980), 40 Quadratmeter Deutschland (1986), and Kurtulus (1994). He was born in 1951 in Tirebolu, Giresun, Turkey, and passed away on February 19, 1993, in Istanbul, Turkey. He was married to Meral Okay from 1984 until his death.
Personal and Family Life
Yaman Okay had a close family life and shared a strong bond with his wife, Meral Okay. Their marriage lasted until his untimely passing in 1993. Although specific details about their private life are limited, it is known that they were supportive of each other’s careers.
Death and Legacy
Yaman Okay died on February 19, 1993, from pancreatic cancer in Istanbul, Turkey. His career in acting left a lasting impression on the Turkish film industry, with several notable performances that continue to be celebrated. Many remember him for his powerful roles and contribution to cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Piano Bacaksız | 1991-10-25 | Hızır |
| 40 qm Deutschland | 1986-07-31 | Dursun |
| Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur | 1987-03-09 | Kara Mustafa |
| Benim Sinemalarım | 1990-05-18 | Recep |
| Fazilet | 1990-01-05 | Aziz |
| Dönüş | 1988-01-01 | |
| Düş Gezginleri | 1992-11-07 | Nazif |
| Uzun Bir Gece | 1987-03-01 | Zekeriya |
| Yılanı Öldürseler | 1981-03-01 | |
| Tatar Ramazan | 1990-01-10 | Ağa |
| Çağdaş Bir Köle | 1986-01-01 | |
| Reise der Hoffnung | 1990-09-28 | Türkmen |
| At | 1982-01-01 | Remzi |
| Sürü | 1979-02-01 | Abuzer |
| Pehlivan | 1984-01-02 | Tevfik |
| Adak | 1980-10-01 | |
| Deli Deli Küpeli | 1986-03-01 | Eşkiya Yılanoğlu |
| Cennetin Çocukları | 1977-04-01 | (voice) |
| Kahreden Kursun | 1983-01-01 | |
| Herhangi Bir Kadın | 1981-09-14 | |
| Evlat | 1986-09-03 | |
| Üçüncü Göz | 1988-01-01 | |
| Sokakların Kanunu | 1986-01-01 | |
| Seyyid | 1985-02-01 | |
| Arkadaşım | 1982-02-01 | Dursun Ali Sarıoğlu (voice) |
| Bereketli Topraklar Üzerinde | 1980-01-02 | Ali |
| Kanun Adamı | 1985-01-01 | |
| Kaçak | 1982-04-01 | |
| Alişan | 1982-04-01 | |
| Cazibe Hanımın Gündüz Düşleri | 1992-11-01 | Kasap |
| Seni Kalbime Gömdüm | 1982-01-01 | |
| Kurbağalar | 1985-10-06 | |
| Seni Seviyorum Rosa | 1992-09-18 | Sarhoş |
| Yoksul | 1986-04-01 | |
| El Kapıları | 1988-11-16 | Cemal |
| Kurtuluş: Şu Çılgın Türkler | 1994-03-22 | Deli Halit |
| Denize Hançer Düştü | 1992-01-01 | Payal |
| Tomruk | 1983-02-01 | Katrancı Veysel |
| Sîyabend û Xecê | 1991-01-01 | Qeda |
| Ein Fall für zwei | 1981-09-11 | Hikmet |
| Saygılar Bizden | 1992-09-19 | Rıza’nın Arkadaşı |
| Bugünün Saraylısı | 1985-07-18 |