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Osman Sinav(1956-2025)

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Osman Sinav
Osman Sinav was born in 1956 in Burdur, Turkey. He was a director and producer, known for Crazy Heart (1998), Sen Anlat Karadeniz (2018) and The Valley of the Wolves (2003). He was married to Tangül Sinav. He died on 20 March 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Born1956
DiedMarch 20, 2025
Born1956
DiedMarch 20, 2025
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

Known for

Crazy Heart (1998)
Crazy Heart
7.6
TV Series
  • Director
Ulas Tuna Astepe and Irem Helvacioglu in Sen Anlat Karadeniz (2018)
Sen Anlat Karadeniz
5.9
TV Series
  • Director
Selçuk Yöntem, Oktay Kaynarca, Özgü Namal, and Necati Sasmaz in The Valley of the Wolves (2003)
The Valley of the Wolves
8.2
TV Series
  • Director
Ekmek Teknesi (2002)
Ekmek Teknesi
8.0
TV Series
  • Director

Credits

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Director

  • Ulas Tuna Astepe and Irem Helvacioglu in Sen Anlat Karadeniz (2018)
    Sen Anlat Karadeniz
    5.9
    TV Series
    • general director
    • directed by
    • 2018–2019
  • Yalaza (2017)
    Yalaza
    5.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2017–2018
  • In Spite of Love (2015)
    In Spite of Love
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2015
  • Hatasiz Kul Olmaz (2014)
    Hatasiz Kul Olmaz
    4.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Furkan Palali and Pelin Akil in Kizilelma (2014)
    Kizilelma
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Nurgül Yesilçay, Tayanç Ayaydin, and Ezgi Asaroglu in Ask Kirmizi (2013)
    Ask Kirmizi
    5.1
    • Director
    • 2013
  • A Long Story (2012)
    A Long Story
    7.5
    • Director
    • 2012
  • Ismail Incekara, Ali Güney, Ertan Saban, Levent Ünsal, Melike Güner, Teoman Kumbaracibasi, Serdar Yegin, Ali Atay, Kevork Türker, Yurdaer Okur, Atsiz Karaduman, Tansel Öngel, Öznur Kula, Tamer Levent, Gökhan Soylu, Riza Akin, Nurseli Tiriskan, Leyla Bilginel, Cansin Özyosun, Bekir Aslantas, Sebahat Adalar, Nur Erkul, Cumhur Sari, Sebnem Hassanisoughi, Meltem Miraloglu, Öncil Aktarici, Cem Özeren, Ömer Gecü, Harun Rüzgar, Yasar Özdemir, Münir Kutlug, Busra Koymen, Serhat Sariyildiz, Yasar Alipour, and Burak Gündüz in Kiliç Günü (2010)
    Kiliç Günü
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2010
  • Tayanç Ayaydin and Deniz Arna in Sakarya-Firat (2009)
    Sakarya-Firat
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Doludizgin Yillar (2008)
    Doludizgin Yillar
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2008
  • Kenan Imirzalioglu and Selin Demiratar in Aci Hayat (2005)
    Aci Hayat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2005–2007
  • PARS - OPERATION CHERRY (Teaser Poster)
    Pars: Kiraz Operasyonu
    5.9
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Ekmek Teknesi (2002)
    Ekmek Teknesi
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2002–2005
  • Selçuk Yöntem, Oktay Kaynarca, Özgü Namal, and Necati Sasmaz in The Valley of the Wolves (2003)
    The Valley of the Wolves
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • directed by
    • 2003–2004
  • Crazy Heart (1998)
    Crazy Heart
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1998–2002

Producer

  • Yalçin Hafizoglu in Kör Nokta (2024)
    Kör Nokta
    4.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2024
  • Yalniz Kurt (2022)
    Yalniz Kurt
    5.3
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Gel Dese Ask (2020)
    Gel Dese Ask
    2.5
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2020
  • Ulas Tuna Astepe and Irem Helvacioglu in Sen Anlat Karadeniz (2018)
    Sen Anlat Karadeniz
    5.9
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2018–2019
  • Yalaza (2017)
    Yalaza
    5.2
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2017–2018
  • Perfect Groom (2016)
    Perfect Groom
    5.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2016
  • Gürgen Öz, Nilperi Sahinkaya, Aras Aydin, and Nilay Duru in N'olur Ayrilalim (2016)
    N'olur Ayrilalim
    4.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2016
  • In Spite of Love (2015)
    In Spite of Love
    5.9
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2015–2016
  • Hatasiz Kul Olmaz (2014)
    Hatasiz Kul Olmaz
    4.5
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Furkan Palali and Pelin Akil in Kizilelma (2014)
    Kizilelma
    5.4
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Ismail Incekara, Ali Güney, Ertan Saban, Levent Ünsal, Melike Güner, Teoman Kumbaracibasi, Serdar Yegin, Ali Atay, Kevork Türker, Yurdaer Okur, Atsiz Karaduman, Tansel Öngel, Öznur Kula, Tamer Levent, Gökhan Soylu, Riza Akin, Nurseli Tiriskan, Leyla Bilginel, Cansin Özyosun, Bekir Aslantas, Sebahat Adalar, Nur Erkul, Cumhur Sari, Sebnem Hassanisoughi, Meltem Miraloglu, Öncil Aktarici, Cem Özeren, Ömer Gecü, Harun Rüzgar, Yasar Özdemir, Münir Kutlug, Busra Koymen, Serhat Sariyildiz, Yasar Alipour, and Burak Gündüz in Kiliç Günü (2010)
    Kiliç Günü
    6.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2010
  • Tayanç Ayaydin and Deniz Arna in Sakarya-Firat (2009)
    Sakarya-Firat
    7.0
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2009–2013
  • Pars: Narkoterör (2008)
    Pars: Narkoterör
    4.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2008
  • Pusat (2007)
    Pusat
    5.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2007
  • Kenan Imirzalioglu and Selin Demiratar in Aci Hayat (2005)
    Aci Hayat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2005–2007

Writer

  • Nurgül Yesilçay, Tayanç Ayaydin, and Ezgi Asaroglu in Ask Kirmizi (2013)
    Ask Kirmizi
    5.1
    • Writer
    • 2013
  • Pars: Narkoterör (2008)
    Pars: Narkoterör
    4.8
    TV Series
    • story
    • 2008
  • Pusat (2007)
    Pusat
    5.8
    TV Series
    • story
    • 2007
  • PARS - OPERATION CHERRY (Teaser Poster)
    Pars: Kiraz Operasyonu
    5.9
    • Writer
    • 2007
  • Selçuk Yöntem and Kenan Imirzalioglu in Wildheart: Hell of Boomerang (2001)
    Wildheart: Hell of Boomerang
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 2001
  • Crazy Heart (1998)
    Crazy Heart
    7.6
    TV Series
    • writer
    • script design
    • 1999
  • Gerilla (1998)
    Gerilla
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1998
  • Yalanci (1994)
    Yalanci
    6.9
    • Writer
    • 1994
  • Kapilari Açmak (1992)
    Kapilari Açmak
    6.2
    • Writer
    • 1992
  • Aska Kimse Yok
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1991

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
  • Born
    • 1956
    • Burdur, Turkey
  • Died
    • March 20, 2025
    • Istanbul, Turkey(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Tangül Sinav1985 - 2016 (divorced, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Yusuf Ömer Sinav

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    Frequently casts Kenan Imirzalioglu.

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