Actor and voice artist Uğur Taşdemir has passed away at 59

Actor and voice artist Uğur Taşdemir has passed away. The Actors' Union (Oyuncular Sendikası) announced the news of Taşdemir's passing on their X account with the following words:

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our valued member Uğur Taşdemir. We wish patience to his family and all his loved ones. Our condolences."

Uğur Taşdemir, who provided the Turkish voice for many Hollywood stars, most notably in over fifty films featuring actor Nicolas Cage, was also remembered for the character he portrayed in the hit series Kurtlar Vadisi.

WHO IS UĞUR TAŞDEMİR?

Uğur Taşdemir was born on October 20, 1965, in Yozgat.

Uğur Taşdemir was known as a theater, cinema, and television actor, as well as a voice artist.

Although he was a graduate of the Department of Finance at Istanbul University's Faculty of Economics, he chose a career in the arts due to his deep interest in theater.

Uğur Taşdemir began performing in amateur theater groups in 1987. Starting in 1989, he began taking roles in various films and television series.

Career:

Theater: His theater journey, which began in amateur theater groups, continued with prominent troupes such as the Experimental Arts Center and the Masal Gerçek Theater. He worked at the City Theater and performed on significant stages such as Çığır Sahne and Tiyatro Fora.

Cinema and Television: Since 1989, he reached a wide audience by appearing in films and television series. He appeared in popular series such as "Acı Hayat," "Halka," and "Filinta."

Voice Acting: He was a preferred voice artist, particularly for the films of famous actor Nicolas Cage. He provided voice-overs for more than fifty Nicolas Cage films. He also taught voice acting at the Federal Film Academy and the Başkent Communication Sciences Academies.

PRODUCTIONS HE APPEARED IN

Voice Acting

What If...? (2021-present) - Ulysses Klaue

Squid Game (2021) - Sang-Hun

Better Call Saul (Saul Goodman) (2015-2022)

BoJack Horseman (2014-2020) - BoJack

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) - Will Turner

MythBusters (2003-2016) - Adam Savage

Prophet Joseph (2008) - Potiphar

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) - Will Turner

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) - Will Turner

Open Season (2006)

How High - Jamal

Analyze This - Ben Sobel

Alien 3 (1992) - Morse

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) - Freddy Krueger

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) - Freddy Krueger

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) - Freddy Krueger

Critters (1986) - Burke

Alien (1979) - Kane

ACTING

Halka - 2019

Filinta - 2015

Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu - 2015

Doktorlar (85),

Kurtlar Vadisi Gladio - 2009

Sardunya Sokağı - 2007

Acı Hayat - 2005-2007

Sessiz Gece - 2005

Kurtlar Vadisi - 2003-2004

Hırçın Menekşe - 2003

Kınalı Kar - 2002

Bir Aşk Hikâyesi - 2000

Aşk Güzel Şeydir - 2000

Küçük Besleme - 1999

Çatısız Kadınlar - 1999

Hoşçakal Yarın - 1998

Sıcak Saatler - 1998

Ayrı Dünyalar - 1998

Baba Evi - 1997

Böyle mi Olacaktı - 1997

Köşe Kapmaca - 1996

Çiçek Taksi - 1995

Mahallenin Muhtarları - 1992

İz Peşinde - 1990