Ahmet Kostarika profile
Actor profile

Ahmet Kostarika

1st January 1927 Istanbul, Turkey Acting

Ahmet Kostarika (born Ahmet Turgutlu, 1927–1994) was a prolific Turkish character actor and an indispensable face of Yeşilçam’s golden era, appearing in over 300 films across four decades. Born in Sarıyer, Istanbul, to a family originally hailing from Kastamonu, he gained his legendary moniker from the popular local tavern he ran in his youth, Kostarika Meyhanesi, which served as a bustling hub for film industry veterans. Making his screen debut in Ömer Lütfi Akad’s 1952 crime drama İpsala Cinayeti, Turgutlu was almost exclusively credited as "Ahmet Kostarika" throughout his career, becoming the ultimate screen portrayal of working-class neighborhood figures—from beloved butchers and grocers to strict local cops. Renowned for his effortless screen presence and seamless blend of subtle comedy and dramatic weight, he collaborated extensively with Yeşilçam legend Kemal Sunal in nearly 30 iconic comedies, including Üç Kağıtçı (1981) and Atla Gel Şaban (1984), while also featuring in celebrated Turkish classics such as Metin Erksan's Suçlular Aramızda (1964) and Ertem Eğilmez's Canım Kardeşim (1973).

180 Movies 4 TV Shows 186 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

Poor poster
Poor 28th October 1986 as İş Arayan Adam
Deli Kan poster
Deli Kan 1st April 1981 as Zekiye'nin babası
Canikom poster
Canikom 1st January 1979 as Kasap Faik
The Mine poster
The Mine 26th November 1978 as Kumpanya Sahibi
Curcuna poster
Curcuna 1st January 1975 as Ramazan Efendi
Enişte poster
Enişte 1st January 1975 as Şakir Efendi
Salako poster
Salako 2nd December 1974 as Hamido'nun Adamı
Suçlu poster
Suçlu 15th November 1972 as Bahçevan
Yavrum poster
Yavrum 1st January 1970 as Kaptan
Zalimler poster
Zalimler 1st January 1966 as Ahmet Turgutlu