Ahmet Kostarika

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Ahmet Kostarika

Acting January 1, 1927

Istanbul, Turkey

Ahmet Kostarika (born Ahmet Turgutlu, 1927–1994) was a prolific Turkish character actor and an indispensable face of Yeşilçam’s golden era, appearing in over 300 films across four…

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Siyaset Meydanı

Siyaset Meydanı

4.5 1994 TV Show
From the Village to the City

From the Village to the City

8.1 1974 Movie
Tokatçı

Tokatçı

7.3 1984 Movie
My Dear Brother

My Dear Brother

8.3 1973 Movie
Salako

Salako

7.0 1974 Movie
King of The Guards

King of The Guards

7.2 1979 Movie
Nightingale

Nightingale

7.2 1979 Movie
Atla Gel Şaban

Atla Gel Şaban

7.4 1984 Movie
Idiot Saban

Idiot Saban

6.5 1980 Movie
Naked Citizen

Naked Citizen

7.3 1985 Movie
Çarıklı Milyoner

Çarıklı Milyoner

6.5 1983 Movie
Poor

Poor

6.8 1986 Movie

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Ahmet Kostarika (born Ahmet Turgutlu, 1927–1994) was a prolific Turkish character actor and an indispensable face of Yeşilçam’s golden era, appearing in over 300 films across four decades. Born in Sarıyer, Istanbul, to a family originally hailing from Kastamonu, he gained his legendary moniker from the popular local tavern he ran in his youth, Kostarika Meyhanesi, which served as a bustling hub for film industry veterans. Making his screen debut in Ömer Lütfi Akad’s 1952 crime drama İpsala Cinayeti, Turgutlu was almost exclusively credited as "Ahmet Kostarika" throughout his career, becoming the ultimate screen portrayal of working-class neighborhood figures—from beloved butchers and grocers to strict local cops. Renowned for his effortless screen presence and seamless blend of subtle comedy and dramatic weight, he collaborated extensively with Yeşilçam legend Kemal Sunal in nearly 30 iconic comedies, including Üç Kağıtçı (1981) and Atla Gel Şaban (1984), while also featuring in celebrated Turkish classics such as Metin Erksan's Suçlular Aramızda (1964) and Ertem Eğilmez's Canım Kardeşim (1973).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1994
    Siyaset Meydanı

    TV show Self(archive footage)

  2. 1990
    Bir Aşk Masalı

    Movie Balıkçı

  3. 1989
    Night of Horror

    Movie

  4. 1989
    Anılar

    Movie

  5. 1988
    Aşkımın Mahkumuyum

    Movie

  6. 1988
    Sana Can Dayanmaz

    Movie

  7. 1988
    Kuruluş Osmancık

    TV show Hancı

  8. 1987
    Kuyruklu Yıldız Altında Bir İzdivaç

    Movie

  9. 1987
    Homoti

    Movie Kasap

  10. 1987
    Baskı

    Movie

  11. 1987
    Dökülen Yapraklar

    Movie Kostarik

  12. 1986
    Poor

    Movie İş Arayan Adam

  13. 1986
    Düştüm Çıkmazlara

    Movie

  14. 1986
    Kiralık Ev

    Movie

  15. 1986
    İki Milyarlık Bilet

    Movie

  16. 1986
    Kuşatma

    Movie

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  1. 1986
    Bu Muhtar Başka Muhtar

    Movie

  2. 1985
    Ya Ya Ya Şa Şa Şa

    Movie

  3. 1985
    Naked Citizen

    Movie Lokantacı

  4. 1985
    Kır Çiçeği

    Movie

  5. 1985
    Sarı Öküz Parası

    Movie

  6. 1984
    Küçük Ağa

    TV show

  7. 1984
    Tokatçı

    Movie Fırıncı

  8. 1984
    A Sip of Love

    Movie Yoghurt Seller

  9. 1984
    Atla Gel Şaban

    Movie Manav

  10. 1984
    Birkaç Güzel Gün İçin

    Movie

  11. 1983
    Çocuklar Çiçektir: Kuduz

    Movie

  12. 1983
    Çarıklı Milyoner

    Movie Meyhaneci

  13. 1983
    Dönme Dolap

    Movie

  14. 1982
    Buyurun Cümbüşe

    Movie

  15. 1982
    Gazap Rüzgarı

    Movie

  16. 1982
    Kaçak

    Movie

  17. 1982
    The Rudest People

    Movie Manav

  18. 1981
    Festival in Gırgıriye

    Movie

  19. 1981
    Deli Kan

    Movie Zekiye'nin babası

  20. 1981
    Oh Beautiful Istanbul

    Movie Şoför

  21. 1981
    Kara Bahtım

    Movie

  22. 1980
    Huzurum Kalmadı

    Movie Bekçi Ahmet

  23. 1980
    Idiot Saban

    Movie Komiser Ahmet

  24. 1980
    Aşk Para Yumruk

    Movie