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Tanju Gürsu(1938-2016)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Tanju Gürsu in Yemin ettim bir kere (1966)
Tanju Gürsu was born on 30 October 1938 in Trabzon, Turkey. He was an actor and producer, known for Köpekler Adasi (1997), Hak yolunda Hazreti Yahya (1965) and Kurtar Beni (1987). He was married to Ayla Gürsu. He died on 7 June 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey.
BornOctober 30, 1938
DiedJune 7, 2016(77)
BornOctober 30, 1938
DiedJune 7, 2016(77)
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    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Köpekler Adasi (1997)
Köpekler Adasi
7.2
  • Esref
  • 1997
Hak yolunda Hazreti Yahya (1965)
Hak yolunda Hazreti Yahya
  • Hazreti Yahya 'John the Baptist'
  • 1965
Nuri Alço, Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Talat Bulut, Tanju Gürsu, and Fatos Sezer in Kurtar Beni (1987)
Kurtar Beni
5.7
  • Riza
  • 1987
Erkek Kazim
  • Producer
  • 1975

Credits

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Actor

  • Selda Alkor, Cüneyt Arkın, Pelin Batu, Hülya Koçyiğit, Türkan Şoray, and Ahu Türkpençe in Hicran Sokagi (2007)
    Hicran Sokagi
    3.3
    • Temel Aga
    • 2007
  • Cansel Elçin, Berk Hakman, Mehmet Ali Nuroglu, Özge Özberk, Begüm Birgören, and Reyhan Türkü Hazer in Kirik Kanatlar (2006)
    Kirik Kanatlar
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Hikmet Hoca
    • 2006–2007
  • Askimizda Ölüm Var (2004)
    Askimizda Ölüm Var
    4.2
    TV Series
    • Cevat Kansu
    • 2004
  • Midas'in Düsü (2000)
    Midas'in Düsü
    TV Movie
    • Doktor
    • 2000
  • Böyle Mi Olacakti... (1997)
    Böyle Mi Olacakti...
    3.6
    TV Series
    • Arif Demirkol
    • 1997–1998
  • Canisi
    TV Series
    • 1997–1998
  • Köpekler Adasi (1997)
    Köpekler Adasi
    7.2
    • Esref
    • 1997
  • Süper Yildiz (1995)
    Süper Yildiz
    3.0
    TV Series
    • 1995
  • Sevmek ve Ölmek Zamani (1989)
    Sevmek ve Ölmek Zamani
    4.5
    • 1989
  • Canim Oglum (1988)
    Canim Oglum
    4.6
    • Komiser
    • 1988
  • Nuri Alço, Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Talat Bulut, Tanju Gürsu, and Fatos Sezer in Kurtar Beni (1987)
    Kurtar Beni
    5.7
    • Riza
    • 1987
  • Gülümse Biraz (1986)
    Gülümse Biraz
    4.0
    • 1986
  • Ölüm Yolu (1985)
    Ölüm Yolu
    4.3
    • Haydar
    • 1985
  • Bir Sevgi Istiyorum (1984)
    Bir Sevgi Istiyorum
    5.5
    • Saffet
    • 1984
  • Taçsiz Kraliçe (1984)
    Taçsiz Kraliçe
    5.6
    • Metin
    • 1984

Producer

  • Nasil Isyan Etmem (1982)
    Nasil Isyan Etmem
    4.4
    • producer
    • 1982
  • Sen de mi Leyla (1982)
    Sen de mi Leyla
    5.8
    • producer
    • 1982
  • Gülsüm Ana (1982)
    Gülsüm Ana
    6.2
    • producer
    • 1982
  • Necla Nazir and Ferdi Tayfur in Olmaz Olsun (1981)
    Olmaz Olsun
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Sabancik (1981)
    Sabancik
    4.8
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Perihan Savaş and Ibrahim Tatlises in Seni Yakacaklar (1981)
    Seni Yakacaklar
    4.6
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Yasamak Bu Degil
    4.5
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Ayrilik Kolay Degil (1980)
    Ayrilik Kolay Degil
    4.2
    • producer
    • 1980
  • Boynu Bükük (1980)
    Boynu Bükük
    6.0
    • producer
    • 1980
  • Isyankar (1979)
    Isyankar
    4.8
    • producer
    • 1979
  • Aydemir Akbaş in Babama Selam / Dagilin Kazimlar Geliyor (1976)
    Babama Selam / Dagilin Kazimlar Geliyor
    • producer
    • 1976
  • Müjde Ar and Salih Güney in Deli Gibi Sevdim (1976)
    Deli Gibi Sevdim
    • producer
    • 1976
  • Erkek Kazim
    • producer
    • 1975
  • Kazim'a Bak Kazim'a (1975)
    Kazim'a Bak Kazim'a
    4.9
    • producer
    • 1975
  • Aydemir Akbaş and Ali Poyrazoglu in Kazim'a Ne Lazim (1975)
    Kazim'a Ne Lazim
    • producer
    • 1975

Writer

  • Gülsüm Ana (1982)
    Gülsüm Ana
    6.2
    • Writer
    • 1982
  • Sabancik (1981)
    Sabancik
    4.8
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Perihan Savaş and Ibrahim Tatlises in Seni Yakacaklar (1981)
    Seni Yakacaklar
    4.6
    • Writer
    • 1981
  • Ayrilik Kolay Degil (1980)
    Ayrilik Kolay Degil
    4.2
    • Writer
    • 1980
  • Aynur Akarsu and Aydemir Akbaş in Ayikla Beni Hüsnü / Uyanik Soför (1975)
    Ayikla Beni Hüsnü / Uyanik Soför
    5.3
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • Firari Asiklar (1970)
    Firari Asiklar
    6.6
    • writer
    • 1970
  • Seninle Düstüm Dile (1969)
    Seninle Düstüm Dile
    4.5
    • Writer
    • 1969

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Tanju Gürsü
  • Born
    • October 30, 1938
    • Trabzon, Turkey
  • Died
    • June 7, 2016
    • Istanbul, Turkey(complications from surgery)
  • Spouse
    • Ayla Gürsu? - June 7, 2016 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Brother of Temel Gürsu Brother-in-law of Canan Perver

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