Sarp Levendoğlu was born on December 24, 1980 in Ankara. Turkish TV series, film actor and director.
Name: Sarp Levendoğlu
Date of Birth: December 24, 1980
Place of Birth: Ankara
Height: 1.98 m.
Weight: 95 kg
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Mother: Emine Altıoklar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarpablo11
Family: His real name is Ali Sarp Levendoğlu, his mother is retired judge, his father is a retired inspector. He is also his uncle to the famous director Mustafa Altıoklar. My mother was the judge, the president of the Istanbul 2nd Administrative Court. They divorced when i was a kid. I grew up with mom and grandmother. My father is a more moderate man. My mother was also a little more impulsive. But now both are old. They are like cotton. In fact, there are some deformations in my mother that occur in women who do male professions. My father was also an inspector. They are retired now. My mother later also worked as a producer. The producer of Emret Konutanım was my mother. They are looking for a captain character, Saner Ayar, “There was a boy in the Lise Defteri”; tall, brunette with thick eyebrows. My mother says, “That boy is my son!”
Childhood years: He started acting at the age of 6 with a small role in a TV series of TRT. In fact, his biggest dream when he was young was to become a basketball player. “I started basketball at the age of 6, I got injured at the age of 20. I played basketball in Galatasaray. It was of course an advantage that my uncle was Mustafa Altıoklar. Ever since I was a kid, I always went to the sets and met actors and directors. This is something that not everyone wants but cannot find. But everything has a handle. Naim Süleymanoğlu became the Olympic champion 3 times, did not win the 4th place, it was said “Woman, gambling, drinking”. As a society, we like these things. If there were those who said “Mustafa Altıoklar’s nephew” for me, I finished the school of this job, I worked hard, I worked hard. I still continue to work. My uncle was shooting TV series on TRT. It was a series about animal diseases set in the village. No child actor was found, I was there by chance, they made me play. ”
Education life: He lived in Ankara until he finished secondary school and then moved to Istanbul. After graduating from Saint Benoit High School, he studied at Istanbul Bilgi University Visual Communication Design department. Afterwards, he graduated from Istanbul Kültür University Acting Department.
The turning point of his career: While he was an assistant, he was very impressed by acting. When he was a child in Ankara, he watched Müşfik Kenter in a theater in Ulus and was very impressed. “I was a little kid, but Müşfik Kenter played so much that I was like a genie while I was asleep. I had a fascination with acting ever since. Then in the High School Notebook, Mustafa Altıoklar asked “Do you have a role to play?” I’ve tried. My first role was my uncle’s favor. Theoretically, I came to these days by improving myself with the lessons. At first, of course, my uncle gave me the opportunity. He could have preferred someone else instead of me in the company. I worked with İpek Bilgin for days to play the series my uncle shot. So my first job was my uncle’s project. Apart from this project, we did not work with Mustafa again. At first he made a torpedo, and I would have made a torpedo for my nephew! I liked acting, I was thinking a lot, I got his education. I studied acting and cinema. I did my thesis on cinema. Acting is a profession that requires education. One knows oneself, I wouldn’t be able to walk around the street without getting his education, then they would say, “He’s playing with an uncle.”
First step into acting: He started his television adventure in 2003 with the series ‘Mehmet’, which he played in the ‘Lise Defteri’ series.
With which project did he shine? He attracted attention with the character of “Lieutenant Levent”, which he portrayed in the “Emret Komutanım” series.
Personality traits: Social, funny, natural, realistic, fond of freedom. “I am in a calm nature, it is very difficult to annoy me. I like this habit of mine. Actually, I cannot tolerate and behave impulsively towards people who are not of a certain status but who behave like that and claim something. I am not very good at hiding something. Also, I can’t lie. I can’t even tell white lies in order not to upset people. I would like to suppress a little bit of my being too frank. I try not to say whatever comes to my mind, but I still can’t help it. Sometimes this lack of filter can leave me in a difficult situation. Especially when we do this job, we have to act constantly, so I guess I have to suppress this feature of me. Because people who are in this sector do not want to see this, on the contrary, they want someone who is refined all the time. Those who look at us from the outside want to see you as they wish. They approach like an object, a commodity. For example, on Instagram they tell me, “Cut your hair, be like this, be like this.” I do not understand this at all, why the person I do not know is commenting on my appearance. Far from it!”
Social: He usually spends his free time in Kadıköy, likes to sit somewhere, spend time with his friends, and walk around there. “I go to rock concerts whenever possible. Because I am someone who is extremely annoyed by the tabloid press and does not like it at all. So I don’t like to go places they go. I believe that those who go to the places where the magazine goes are also people who want to show themselves. If you are going there they will obviously attract you and it means you like it. I think I can make the right choices by not choosing a social life, a community life among the actors, but spending time on the street. I lived in Asmalımescit for years, they were saying “How do you live in the middle of Beyoğlu”. I sat for 20 years, no bother at all. I know more or less what people want and don’t want, I read a good script. I still do shopping in Beyoğlu, Eminönü, Sirkeci and Grand Bazaar. I have to communicate with people, record photos, see and smell.
Mindset: He is still trying to improve himself in acting, but always believes that the monkey is not hungry and should chase his dreams. “Life is not easy, but 5 meatballs are not for 3 kuruş. Success achieved without effort will not be permanent. I insist on telling my truth to the other person, I never try, I say it once, he listens, if he does not listen, he will know. I can never get into argument and bother to explain myself. May the moments who understand me and those who do not understand me, the way is clear. I have no problem telling about myself to anyone. Am I going to mess with it? Life is short! It’s funny to me that I don’t fight easily with any of my girlfriend either. ”
The source of happiness: It is one of the biggest sources of happiness that it has always lived its choices. “I will never be able to realize the part of acting in terms of career. I don’t think this is an obstacle for me either. I am happy like this. To be honest, I can’t juggle the job. ”
First feature film: Abdullah Oğuz / O Şimdi Asker
The view of love: “Love, when you see every beautiful thing, I think the person you love comes to mind. I believe in love at first sight. It has always come across like that until today. Love is a good thing, but I am not someone who lives life through love. I am strong alone. For example, I like surfing more than anyone else. But I think the most ridiculous thing in the world is to hear this sentence in a relationship; “You don’t make me happy.” If you are happy, I can love you. How should I love you if you’re unhappy? Everyone should be at the center of their lives, we do not have the right to put another person in that center and to put that responsibility on anyone. Love is nothing like that. You just love someone. Something purer is love. It’s about loving that person as they are. I have no expectations from anyone in life. My only expectation is to have a good time together. There is no further. I think it’s enough to feel good when you’re side by side. It also sounds ridiculous; he needs something like that and he doesn’t tell you that. You may not understand, there are a ton of things that everyone thinks about, and it is extremely spoiled to behave and triple because you don’t understand. Whereas; If she says “I have a problem like this, darling, can you help me?”, I will help you to the end. I may not understand, it may be my lack of understanding, but unless trouble is told to me, the other person is also unhappy. ”
His view of life: With the view that the most important issue in life is “being a good person”, he does not like magazine, he likes to live comfortably and simply. He likes to spend his free time in Datça. “I always think that in life; nobody has to be a good actor, a good director, or a good publicist, so “the best” in their profession, but a good person. That’s the important thing. I don’t like being tabloid. I don’t like people I don’t know gossiping about me, talking back and forth about me. I wish everything started on set and ended on set. My job is just acting, not monkeying! Shouldn’t fame have a price? I have no objection to having my picture taken while walking on the street or exchanging greetings. But it is not nice to slander under the photograph taken. I am open to constructive criticism, but the level should go a little higher in the magazine. There is no magazine in Datça, no paparazzi, I am very comfortable. I hang out in the streets like a normal citizen. Its nature and sea are very beautiful. I am in Datça because I don’t like curcuna and showing myself in the streets. I love the simple and boutique life. I love being in human. I don’t like to drive when I can walk. It happened that I didn’t have any money and I earned very easily. Apart from this job, you can earn money, it is unnecessary to be pessimistic. I would go and settle in Fethiye. I work as a surf teacher. It’s not the end of the world. Money is earned after you are not offended. There is nothing to be ashamed of, every job is a job. ”
His view of business life: He loves to play roles opposite to himself. “I can’t hurt anyone, but I like to play such a crazy cop. Acting is a childhood actually. Big man, they give me a gun, you play police. That’s the whole story, to be like the kid there, not to lose that feeling. I have been acting for almost 20 years, I have never been ambitious in any period. I did not have such an obsession with getting awards. I feel satisfied in terms of acting. Anyway, the whole point in life is to be a good person rather than being rewarded. I have no ego either. If you are already ego, you will make life difficult. I can walk around Istanbul with my hand waving. I love acting, but I don’t like a lot of the things that acting brings.
Career plan: In addition to acting, he has also directed and wants to continue directing. “I started directing after school was over. First of all, I entered “Kelebek Çıkmazı” as the second director, I shot the scene of Aytaç Arman. Then I directed the “Emret Komutanım” for 13 episodes, and it continued that way. I want to act when I am 70 years old. Always young to me; in other words, the roles of the standing, looking, angry man were coming. When you do not do different things as an actor, you are both blunted and there is no spiritual satisfaction. I never wanted to be an actor who walks on the carriage and has music under it. Playing different roles excites me. I always wanted to be an actor. I said to my manager, ‘I want to play the bad guy. I say, “Make me ugly.” He replies, “Nobody wants to see you like that.” This is ridiculous. I play every role. Money must be paid because we can change. This is the demand of the people. TV series is not an art. They are dramas stuck between commercials. I never say this to detract from my job. The drama is a commercial business. The producer does what the public wants. Cinema is not like that, it’s an art. I define myself as an actor and I would like to be remembered that way. The exact definition of the word ‘Young’ means young, the character encoded as a handsome man in the drama. ”
Dream of the Future: “Recently in an interview, they asked” What more do you want to do? “I said I wanted to get an award. It was a joke, but they wrote it like the truth. I have no such big goals. I am happy to do my job. I just want to make a movie one day. I suppose I deal with social problems. I like tough cinema, we can do some disturbing things. I would love to play Pablo Escobar to play in Narcos. I would love to play Hasan Sabbah too. These are the first things that come to my mind. Playing biography is actually the most fun. Of course, a lot of research is needed, but the process of transforming into that character is actually the most entertaining part for me. I love that process more than playing. ”
Concerns: He is concerned about people’s intolerance towards each other. “We should be freer, more respectful to each other, prudent. Even though we have elders who make politics by turning us against each other, we should not care. We may think differently, but we are not enemies. There is always a ’50 percent’ discriminatory policy. An enemy is always being made. “No Pennsylvania, no 50 percent.” Insults. Disrespect for the people whose bodies have been removed. It is fed from here. I hope these will end. ”
Who does he admire? He admires Settar Tanrıöğen, with whom he starred in the series “Night and Day”. “I think Sattar abu one of Turkey’s most valuable player, even if you put glasses to play against the glass. Before entering the stage, I was thinking, “What should I do, how can I show myself?” Settar brother said to me “Think about what you will not do too much.” This sentence was the motto of my acting life. ”
What would happen if there was no actor? He would have liked to be a cook. “Because I think it’s very magical to cook well, and feeding people is also a very nice thing.”
Relationship with nature: When he is in nature, he feels rested. “Going into the sea, lounging on the beach without thinking of anything. Playing on the sand, then swimming again. I love jumping from the pier into the sea. For me, vacation and rest means doing what I have said. ”
How does he keep his shape? She surfs in the summer. He is doing boxing and athletics while in Istanbul. “I don’t pay any attention to my diet, I do extra exercise. I do not cook when I am alone, but I cook for my friends. I can cook any meal you can think of. ”
Which movie was he affected by? The movies he never tired of watching; ‘Fight Club’, ‘True Romance’ and ‘Love Actually’. “All of them are films that I was very impressed with and that I watched periodically. But unfortunately, superhero stories have come to the fore in Hollywood cinema lately. I watch it for fun, of course, but I watch it once and it’s over. ”
Hobbyist: What he enjoys the most is surfing. “My dream is to spend the summers in Datça and the winters in Hawaii and I want to surf and open surf schools on both sides. I want to gift all my sweaters and coats to my friends and settle in Datça and Hawaii and spend the rest of my life in shorts. I love acting very much, I would like to play in movies again, but I don’t want to live in Istanbul and earn money to buy another house or ride a more luxurious car. If the measure of success is capital, I consider myself more successful when surfing than the richest man. ”
How is it with social media? He only uses Instagram as a photo archive. “So if my phone is stolen, the photos are in tow. So.”
What does it spend money on? Persol glasses and watches. My choice of glasses is persol brand, which I am most comfortable with. I am attracted to the fact that each model has a story behind it and it is handmade. I have 20 vintage Persols. I also like watches, but I can hardly wear them in summer.
Does he follow the fashion? He does not follow fashion. “I prefer to wear clothes that I look at and feel comfortable in. I love jeans and am a fan of sports shoes. I used to wear jeans and t-shirts even to galas. But now I have started to pay a little attention to this issue. I’ve been enjoying Tom Ford’s suits lately. Black, red and blue are my favorite colors. In general, I like combinations complete with colorful and sunglasses. I never wear short-leg pants. I would never wear skinny jeans either, the most comfortable thing in the world. I love watches and bracelets in terms of style. It’s very formal and I don’t like to wear what everyone else wears. ”
What kind of books does he read? He likes to read comics the most. “Comics may seem simple to people. But since I love cinema and want to direct in the future, the language of comics tells me a lot. For example, in Texas Tommiks, you understand what will happen in the next scene from Tommiks’ view of Suzi. This sounds very exciting to me. ”
What kind of music does he listen to? Listens to rock music. He loves Pink Floyd.
Favorite travel route: Italy, Rome, Venice, Florence, Sicily and the coast of Italy. “I don’t want this to be perceived as spoiled, but I like it when people don’t know me abroad and tell me” Wait there, stop there. ”
TV SERIES
2003 – Lise Defteri / Mehmet
2004 – Çınaraltı / İbrahim
2004- Emret Komutanım / Lieutenant Levent
2007- Zeliha’nın Gözleri (Zeliha’s Eyes) / Rehan
2009 Altın Kızlar (Golden Girls) (Guest Actor)
2008- Night And Day / Aslan Aydemir
2010 Kirli Beyaz (Dirty White) / Yekta (Guest Player)
2011 – Mor Menekşeler (Purple Violets) / Kabadayı Akif
2013 Sakarya Fırat / Yzb. Altan Barut (Guest Actor)
2013 – Galip Derviş / Hilmi Çalışır
2013 Böyle Bitmesin / Serkan (Guest Actor)
2014 Şefkat Tepe / Kılıç President (Guest Actor)
2014 – Little Lord / Ali
2015 – Ne Münasebet / Demir
2017- Eternal / Ender Yoranel
2017 / 2021- Warriors / Yörük Haydar Bozkurt
CINEMA FILMS
2003- O Şimdi Asker / Greek Soldier
2007 – Emret Komutanım: Şah Mat / First Lieutenant Levent
2016 – Deliormanlı / Savaş Türkyılmaz
2016- Adam ve Çocuk/ Halit (TV Film)
2016- Resimdeki Sevgili (TV Film)
2017- Nereden Nereye/ Metin Leylek
2018- İki İyi Çocuk/ Serdar
2021- Kafes