Onur Ünsal – Biography

Onur Ünsal (born August 16, 1985, İzmir, Turkey) is a Turkish actor known for his work in theater, cinema, and television. He graduated from Istanbul University State Conservatory in 2006 and began his career performing in notable theater productions. He acted in several plays at Oyun Atölyesi, founded by Haluk Bilginer, including Testosteron (2010), Azrail’in Gözyaşları (2004), and Hırçın Kız. In 2006, he also performed in Çok Uzak at DOT and later in Hoop Gitti Kafa at Krek, alongside Bartu Küçükçağlayan.

Currently, he is participating in the Shakespeare Festival in England, performing in Oyun Atölyesi’s production of Antonius ile Kleopatra, where he portrays multiple characters, including Messenger, Eros, and Seleucus. Additionally, he is one of the founders of Moda Sahnesi, which opened in October 2013, and contributed to the translation of Hamlet.

Ünsal made his film debut in Atıf Yılmaz’s Eğreti Gelin and later appeared in movies such as Şaşkın, Devrim Arabaları, and Pandora’nın Kutusu. His television career began in 2006 with his role as Cin Ali in the TV series Ezo Gelin. He later starred in Bir Varmış Bir Yokmuş (2008) and played Furkan in the popular series Canım Ailem (2008-2010). In 2010, he had a guest role in Mahsun Kırmızıgül’s film New York’ta Beş Minare and appeared in Tolga Örnek’s Kaybedenler Kulübü.

He is also a member of the Büyük Ev Ablukada music group, known by the stage name Omçelik.

Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

• 2025 – Umami

• 2022 – Yakamoz S-245

• 2012 – Sonra

• 2011 – İstanbul’un Altınları

• 2011 – Kaybedenler Kulübü

• 2010 – New York’ta Beş Minare

• 2008-2010 – Canım Ailem

• 2008 – Devrim Arabaları

• 2008 – Pandora’nın Kutusu

• 2008 – Pazar – Bir Ticaret Masalı

• 2006 – Ezo Gelin (TV Series)

• 2006 – Şaşkın

• 2005 – Eğreti Gelin

• 2000 – Hırsızın Oğlu