Ushan Çakir, a renowned Turkish actor, was born in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a graduate of the esteemed Istanbul State Conservatory, where he honed his craft alongside the most talented young actors in the country. Additionally, Çakir furthered his education by earning an MB degree from Istanbul Bilgi University, solidifying his foundation in the art of acting.
Throughout his illustrious career, Çakir has attended numerous acting workshops, including the esteemed Contemporary Acting with Zisan Ugurlu in New York's Ellen Stewart Theatre (La MaMa) and the Poor Theatre of Jerzy Grotowski with Thomas Richards. These experiences have undoubtedly contributed to his impressive range and versatility as an actor.
Çakir's extensive theatre credits include a plethora of productions with various theatre companies in Istanbul. Some of his most notable roles include performances in Some Explicit Polaroids, Some Voices, Pitchwork Disney, and The Waters Edge. His remarkable performances have been met with widespread critical acclaim, earning him numerous awards and accolades from Turkey's most prestigious theatre institutions, including the Sadri Alisik Theatre Awards, Afife Jale Theatre Awards, New Theatre Magazine, and Theatre Critics' Association Awards.
In addition to his impressive theatre resume, Çakir has made a significant impact in the world of film. His debut in the cinematic world came with the successful film My Grandfather's People, directed by Cagan Irmak. This was followed by a romantic tale, Long Story, directed by Osman Sinav, an explicit comedy-noir, Extremely Tragic Story of Celal Tan and His Family, directed by Onur Unlu, and a co-production between Turkey and Ukraine, Sense of Sex (Lubi Mene),directed by Bahadir Er and Maryna Gorbach. For his outstanding performance in Sense of Sex, Çakir won the Best Actor award at the 20th International Odessa Film Festival.
Furthermore, Çakir has had the opportunity to showcase his talents in numerous television and digital platform series, including 20 Minutes, Kurt Seyit and Sura, Magnificent Century: Kosem, A Little Murder, Call My Agent!, and Rise of Empires: Ottoman.
