Ahmet Kayakesen is a Turkish actor known for his roles in some of Turkey’s most-watched television dramas. Born in Istanbul on September 27, 1988, he started performing in school theatre before pursuing a professional acting career that has taken him through major productions on FOX Turkey, ATV, Star TV and TRT 1, with standout credits in Çukur, Hercai and EGO.
Early life and education
Ahmet Kayakesen grew up in Istanbul, where a passion for theatre developed early through school productions. After finishing his education he committed to acting full time, working his way through the Turkish television industry from supporting parts toward increasingly prominent roles. His first notable credits came in the mid-2010s — Kocamın Ailesi (2015), Kertenkele: Yeniden Doğuş (2016) and Savaşçı (2017), where he played Lieutenant Burak — establishing him as a reliable presence in primetime drama.His profile rose significantly with his role as Kerem in the critically admired crime series Çukur (2017–2021, IMDb 7.7), which ran for four seasons and became one of Turkey’s most discussed dramas of the period. He followed this with Hakan Kurtuluş in Yasak Elma (2018–2019), Harun Bakırcıoğlu in the romantic drama Hercai (2019–2021, IMDb 6.6), and Abdullah in the biographical film Bergen (2022, IMDb 6.9). Most recently he played Tuncay in EGO (2023), continuing to work across both drama and comedy formats.
Awards and recognition
Ahmet Kayakesen has not received major individual awards to date. His appearance in Çukur — one of Turkey’s highest-rated dramas of the 2017–2021 period — remains the most critically recognised work of his career.
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What is Ahmet Kayakesen best known for?
He is best known for playing Kerem in the crime drama Çukur (2017–2021), Harun Bakırcıoğlu in the romantic series Hercai (2019–2021), and Hakan Kurtuluş in Yasak Elma (2018–2019).
Is Ahmet Kayakesen married?
Ahmet Kayakesen is currently single. No publicly confirmed details about a spouse or relationship are available.
Which series is Ahmet Kayakesen most associated with?
Çukur (2017–2021) is his most recognised credit, holding an IMDb rating of 7.7 and running for four seasons on Show TV.
What is Ahmet Kayakesen's age?
Ahmet Kayakesen is 38. Ahmet was born on September 27, 1988.
When is Ahmet Kayakesen's birthday?
Ahmet Kayakesen's birthday is on September 27. The next one is in 348 days, when Ahmet turns 39.
Where was Ahmet Kayakesen born?
Ahmet Kayakesen was born in Istanbul, Turkey.
What is Ahmet Kayakesen's zodiac sign?
Ahmet Kayakesen's zodiac sign is Libra.
How tall is Ahmet Kayakesen in feet?
Ahmet Kayakesen stands 6'0" tall, which is 184 cm.
