Who is Hüseyin Avni Danyal: The Life and Career of a Renowned Turkish Actor

Who is Hüseyin Avni Danyal?

Hüseyin Avni Danyal is a Turkish theater, cinema, and television actor, born on April 12, 1962, in Trabzon, Turkey. He graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Theater-Acting Department at Dokuz Eylül University in 1985. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous significant projects and has become one of the most respected figures in Turkish theater.

Early Life and Education

Danyal started his primary education at Trabzon İskenderpaşa Primary School. However, during his fifth year, his family moved to Ankara, where he continued his education. He completed his middle and high school studies at Ankara Aydınlıkevler High School.

In 1981, he enrolled in the Theater-Acting Department at Dokuz Eylül University’s Faculty of Fine Arts and graduated in 1985. After graduation, he started working at the Ankara State Theater and later continued his career at Bursa State Theater.

Acting Career

Hüseyin Avni Danyal made his professional acting debut in 1982 with the television series Dost Eller, which aired on TRT.

Breakthrough Role

He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Yalçın Bulut in the TV series Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu (2007-2010).

Personality Traits

Known for his discipline, stage presence, and strong character acting, Hüseyin Avni Danyal is often cast in charismatic and authoritative roles. His ability to bring depth to serious and commanding characters has made him a standout performer in the industry.

Latest Project

In 2024, he played the role of Çetin Nazar in the TV series Bir Zamanlar İstanbul.

Television Series

• Bir Zamanlar İstanbul (2024) - Çetin Nazar

• Yargı (2022-2023) - Metin Kaya

• Teşkilat (2021-2022) - Halit Başkan

• Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2020-2021) - Tufan

• Çukur (2018) - Alaattin

• Mehmed: Bir Cihan Fatihi (2017-2018) - Çandarlı Halil Paşa

• Payitaht: Abdülhamid (2017) - Emanuel Karasu

• İçerde (2016) - Yusuf

• Urfalıyam Ezelden (2014-2015) - Kemal

• Kayıp Şehir (2012-2014) - İsmail

• Bir Çocuk Sevdim (2011-2012) - Sinan

• Gönül Ferman Dinlemiyor (2010) - Avni

• Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu (2007-2010) - Yalçın Bulut

Movies

• Bursa Bülbülü (2023) - Zeki

• Hürkuş: Göklerdeki Kahraman (2018) - Ferit Bey

• Delibal (2015) - Fırat

• İksir: Dedemin Sırrı (2014) - Mustafa Hoca

• Bir Ses Böler Geceyi (2012) - Bekir

• Kaptan Feza (2010) - Komiser Kemal

Theater Plays

• Nehir (2015) - Director/Actor

• Vahşet Tanrısı (2011) - Actor

• Evaristo (2009) - Director

• Yalancı (2007) - Actor

• Üç Kuruşluk Opera (2004) - Actor

Awards

• Afife Theater Awards (2011) – Best Actor

• Sadri Alışık Awards (2010) – Best Supporting Actor

• Lions Theater Awards (2009) – Best Actor