WHO IS HAKAN KARSAK?
Hakan Karsak is a Turkish actor born on April 1, 1975 in Diyarbakır. He is best known for playing ‘Enişte’ (Temel Kalkandere) in “Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz” and Emin in “Aile Saadeti.”
FAMILY AND EDUCATION
Hakan Karsak was born in Diyarbakır in 1975. He began acting as an amateur in 1992 with the Ankara Youth Theatre and the Yahya Kemal Beyatlı High School Theatre Group, later receiving acting training at Ankara Art Theatre. He went on to graduate from the Department of Civil Engineering at Afyon Kocatepe University and the Department of Philosophy at Istanbul University, combining his intellectual background with his craft. Known for his social awareness, Karsak worked with UNICEF after the Düzce earthquake, teaching theatre to child survivors for two years.
BREAKTHROUGH
Karsak’s biggest career breakthrough came with his role as ‘Enişte’ (Temel Kalkandere) in “Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz” (2015–2021), which won him widespread audience affection. He also appeared in “Bir Sevdadır” as Engin Albayrak, “Veda Mektubu” as Nevzat, “Mahkum” as Hacı Alagöz, “Benim Adım Gültepe” as Basri, and “Sultan” as Bilal.
RECENT WORK
Karsak is set to return to screens in the new series “Aile Saadeti,” playing Emin, a beloved, good-hearted jeweler whose life is upended when he is defrauded by his own apprentice and falsely accused of theft, leaving him and his family homeless. His biggest supporter in his fight to clear his name is his wife Öykü, played by Esra Kızıldoğan.
Hakan Karsak TV Series
- Aile Saadeti – Emin
- Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz (2015–2021) – ‘Enişte’ (Temel Kalkandere)
- Bir Sevdadır – Engin Albayrak
- Veda Mektubu – Nevzat
- Mahkum – Hacı Alagöz
- Benim Adım Gültepe – Basri
- Sultan – Bilal
Hakan Karsak Films
- Kelebekler – İmam
- Aman Reis Duymasın – Enişte
- Silsile – Bozo
- Sarmaşık – Nadir
- Press – Komiser
AWARDS
Karsak won the “Best Actor” award at the 2013 Bosphorus International Film Festival. He was also nominated for “Best Supporting Actor” at the 51st Film Critics Association Awards and the 24th Sadri Alışık Theatre and Film Actor Awards for his performance in “Kelebekler.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How old is Hakan Karsak? Born on April 1, 1975, he is 51 years old as of 2026.
- Where is Hakan Karsak from? He was born in Diyarbakır, Turkey.
- What role made him famous? ‘Enişte’ (Temel Kalkandere) in “Eşkıya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz.”
- Who does he play in Aile Saadeti? He plays Emin, a jeweler who is defrauded and fights to clear his name.