Erdal Tosun
Turkish actor (1963–2016)
Erdal Tosun (9 April 1963 – 30 November 2016) was a Turkish actor.
Biography
Born in Istanbul to actor Necdet Tosun and the older brother of actor Gürdal Tosun, he graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 1982 and began his career mainly as a stage actor. Tosun worked alongside noted playwrights and directors such as Murathan Mungan, Yılmaz Erdoğan and was also featured in adaptations of plays written by American actor Woody Allen. He also appeared in over 40 films and 13 television shows during his career.
On screen, Tosun made his debut film appearance in the 1983 film Mine, directed by Atıf Yılmaz. Among his most renowned appearances was the 2010 film Rina. As for television, Tosun appeared on the television series Kardeş Payı. This was one of his later performances before his death. As a voice artist, he lent his voice for a role in the video game League of Legends.
Personal life
In 1995, Tosun married İlknur Tosun.
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