Genco Erkal

Acting

Born March 28, 1938 · İstanbul, Türkiye

Died July 31, 2024

Biography

Genco Erkal (28 March 1938 – 31 July 2024) was a Turkish drama actor. He starred in the 1983 film A Season in Hakkari, which won the Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize at the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. In April 2021, he announced that due to tweets in which he criticized the Turkish Government he was being prosecuted for insulting the President.

Awards & recognition

Golden Orange Award Best actor · 1983
Golden Orange Award Best actor · 1982

Filmography1 title

The Market: A Tale of Trade

2008as Fazil