Engin Günaydın is a famous Turkish actor and comedian. Born on January 23, 1972 in Erbaa, Tokat Province, he is best known for his memorable role as Burhan Altıntop in the popular sitcom “Avrupa Yakası.”
This role not only showcased his talent but also established him as a leading figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Engin Günaydın
- Date of birth: January 23, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Erbaa, Tokat province, Türkiye
- Nationality: Turkish
- Profession: Actor, comedian, screenwriter
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: 5
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Turkish
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Engin Günaydın is currently 53 years old in 2025, born on January 23, 1972 in Erbaa, Tokat province. His father worked for the State Railways and his mother was a homemaker. Growing up in a large family with five siblings fostered close friendships and creativity in Engin from an early age.
He completed his primary education in Turhal and secondary education in Erbaa before moving to Kocaeli for high school at Derince High School, where he graduated in 1989. During his high school years, Engin developed an interest in theater after participating in a school competition where he received encouragement from the jury members.
After graduating from high school, he initially moved to Izmit to pursue a more stable career but continued to participate in local theater groups. He eventually enrolled at Hacettepe University State Conservatory but transferred to Mimar Sinan University’s theater program after his second year.
He graduated with a degree in theater and performing arts, which laid the foundation for his professional acting career that began soon after.
Personal life
Details about Engin Günaydın’s personal life remain largely private. He has not publicly disclosed information related to his past relationships or marital status.
There are no reports of children or significant romantic relationships made public. Engin seems to prioritize his professional life while still maintaining a level of caution regarding his personal matters.
Career
Engin Günaydın’s professional career began in earnest in 1997 when he appeared in the play “Otogargara.” His breakthrough came with a television series “Bir Demet Tiyatro,” where he played the character Zabıta İrfan. This role helped him become a talented comedian capable of attracting audiences with humor.
In 2005, he joined the cast “Avrupa Yakası,” portrays Burhan Altıntop—a character who has become iconic in Turkish television comedies. His performance received widespread acclaim and greatly enhanced his popularity.
Engin also made notable contributions to cinema, including roles in films by Zeki Demirkubuz. “Yazgi,” which earned him the Best Supporting Actor award at the Ankara Film Festival. He wrote and starred in “Vavien,” won several awards for the script and further demonstrated his talents as an actor and writer.
In addition to his television and film roles, Engin has also participated in numerous stand-up comedy shows and theater productions that highlight his versatility across different performance mediums.
prize
- 2001 – Best Supporting Actor at the Ankara International Film Festival for the film “Yazgi”
- 2006 – Best Comedy Actor at the Altın Kelebek Awards for “Avrupa Yakası”
- 2010 – Best Screenplay Award at the Istanbul International Film Festival for “Vavien”
- 2012 – Best Actor Award at the Istanbul International Film Festival for “Yeraltı”
- 2013 – Best Actor Award at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival for “Yeraltı”
- 2015 – Best Actor Award at the Sadri Alışık Theater and Film Awards for “İçimdeki Ses”
Net worth
Engin Günaydın’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. His wealth mainly comes from his extensive acting career across various platforms including television series, movies, and theater productions.
Social Media
- Instagram: @engingunaydin
- Twitter: Not applicable
Cinema
- Yazgi (2001) – Necati
- Yazı Tura (2004) – Sencer
- GORA (2004) – Magazine editor
- takva (2005) – Erol
- Vavien (2009) – Celal
- Yeraltı (2012) – Muharrem
- İçimdeki Ses (2015) – Selim
- Nerelerdesiniz (2017) – Numan
- Aile Arasında (2017) – Fikret
- Azizler (2021) – Aziz
Book
- Dış Kapının Mandalları (1998)
- İçimdeki Ses (2014)
- Andropoz (2022)
