Şener Şen

Acting

Şener Şen

Born November 26, 1941 · Adana, Türkiye (age 84)

Şener Şen (born 26 December 1941) is a Turkish film and theatre actor who has won the Golden Orange for Best Actor twice for his roles in Muhsin Bey (1985) and Gönül Yarası (2005), the Golden Orange for Best Supporting Actor for Çöpçüler Kralı (1977) and a Golden Orange Lifetime Achievement Award. A prominent actor of classic films in the Turkish cinema, he has played a wide range of iconic charac…

Known For

Selamsız's BandSelamsız's Band · 1987
Selamsız's Band
7.61987
MovieComedy
Selamsiz (wich means 'no greeting') is a small town in Anatolia. The town has a lot of problems but noone from governments come and see the town. One day the mayor learns that the prime minister will come to the city. They, now, have a chance to solve their problems. However, they think that they should have a band to greet the prime minister.
Those Would-Be GirlsThose Would-Be Girls · 1967
Those Would-Be Girls
6.51967
MovieDrama
A white-slave gang, specializing in young girls, is unmasked by a journalist.
The Rich One's KitchenThe Rich One's Kitchen · 1988
The Rich One's Kitchen
6.81988
MovieDramaComedy
Lutfu is a cook in the mansion of the wealthy Kerim. One morning he sees that there is nobody at home. The maid is to get engaged on that day but her fiancée does not show up either. From the brother of their driver, he learns that workers are on strike and their boss Kerim has gone to Europe. Things get back to normal.
I Feel in LoveI Feel in Love · 1985
I Feel in Love
6.01985
MovieComedyRomance
Şakir is instantly infatuated with Sibel in a red dress whom he meets in the parking lot of the advertising agency where he works, and he is desperate to win this fascinating woman. But there is one obstacle; Şakir is married! Despite this, Şakir is determined to pursue Sibel and will try various ways to achieve his goal.
Sugar Pie LadySugar Pie Lady · 1983
Sugar Pie Lady
7.41983
MovieComedyRomance
In the harsh times of the small time crime in Istanbul, a conscientious police officer Cumali is recognized by the police chief Ziver Bey who sees Cumali as a threat and matches him with Sekerpare, a famous harlot.
Feyzo, The Polite OneFeyzo, The Polite One · 1978
Feyzo, The Polite One
7.91978
MovieComedy
To bid for his beloved's hand in marriage, poor villager Feyzo must come up with an enormous dowry to appease her father.
Bilo the BankerBilo the Banker · 1980
Bilo the Banker
7.21980
MovieDramaComedy
Bilo is a goodhearted man who wants to marry the cutest girl in the village but needs money to take the consent from her father. His best friend Mahmut offers him a way to go to Germany and work in a factory to save up the money he needs.
Abbas in FlowerAbbas in Flower · 1982
Abbas in Flower
7.31982
MovieComedyRomance
While working as an assistant to swindling driver Şakir, ingenuous Abbas falls for the same woman his boss loves.

Filmography

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The BanditThe Bandit · 1996
The Bandit
7.31996
MovieCrimeDrama
The film tells the story of a group of bandits captured in the Cudi Mountains 35 years ago. All of them have died, either from illness or vendettas; only Baran (Şener Şen) survives. After serving his 35-year sentence, Baran is released from Viranşehir Prison and learns that his birthplace is now submerged under the waters of a dam. Ceren Ana (Zübeyde Erden) tells him about the past. Baran is imprisoned because of the betrayal of his old friend Berfo (Kamran Usluer). Berfo stole the bandits gold, bought his childhood love Keje (Sermin Hürmeriç) from her father, and fled to Istanbul. While Baran is searching for Keje, he encounters a young man named Cumali (Uğur Yücel). These two men find solace in each other to avoid being swept away by the storms of the big city. And in this world where violence, betrayal, passion, boundless love and hatred intertwine, they try to survive.

Baran

Mill HorseMill Horse · 1982
Mill Horse
7.11982
MovieComedyDrama
Ali, an honest and honorable man, moves to Istanbul when he is transferred there. He moves in with his sister Hacer and brother-in-law Yakup. Yakup's niece Ayşe also lives in the same house. From the day he starts his job as a civil servant, Ali reacts against the swindlers and bribe-takers around him. As a result, his boss and other civil servants become uncomfortable with the situation. When Yakup runs away with the money he collected to build a mosque, Ali and Ayşe are left alone. Not wanting to leave each other, the two get married. Ali is fired from his job for preventing the civil servants from taking bribes and goes to the village with Ayşe. Yakup, who has fled to Istanbul, calls Ali and Ayşe to join him at his insistence. Ali and his family, who go to Yakup's side out of desperation, will never be able to escape their troubles.

Yakup