Engin Çağlar

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.812

Gender

Male

Birthday

28-Aug-1940

Age

(86 years old)

Place of Birth

İstanbul, Türkiye

Also Known As
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Engin Çağlar

Biography

Engin Çağlar (28 August 1940 – 1 November 2025), was a Turkish film actor. His mother was born in Skopje. His father came from a family that had migrated to Istanbul from a small town on the coast of the Sea of Azov. His father owned a factory that manufactured industrial materials. He attended Robert College for secondary school. In 1958, he played football for a short time at Galatasaray. He studied at university in Germany. He was conscripted into the military in 1965. While serving as a sailor for two years, he was even stationed in Cyprus. After his discharge, he entered a competition run by Ses magazine and came second after Uğur Güçlü. That same year, names such as Kadir İnanır, Sümer Tilmaç, Demir Karahan, and Altan Bozkurt also participated in the competition. He began his film career in 1968 with Bilge Olgaç's film Öksüz. In 1969, he gained recognition by starring alongside Hülya Koçyiğit in the film Kınalı Yapıncak, directed by Orhan Aksoy. After signing with Hulki Saner, she appeared in films directed by Metin Erksan and left cinema in 1974. She has appeared in a few films since then but has not fully returned to cinema. In 2016, she was elected chair of the board of directors of the FİLMSAN Foundation.


Credits

Afacan Küçük Serseri Afacan Küçük Serseri (1971) Character: N/A
A vagabond pickpocket befriends an unfortunate kid from the slums, whose mother has been forced to work at a night club, and he tries hard to set up a brighter future for the kid by guiding him enjoy the life no matter what.
Hicran Sokağı Hicran Sokağı (2007) Character: Adil
A neighborhood story with loves and fights.
İlişki İlişki (1983) Character: Murat
Ipek is in Marmaris for a holiday. She falling in love with Murat, but everything goes wrong.
Öksüz Öksüz (1968) Character: Ali
Kezban and Ali, who are living a happy and peaceful life, will be thrown into an unexpected direction when Kezban falls ill. To reach the hospital, they must cross a wire spanning a river. While crossing the wire, Kezban falls into the river and injures her leg. Ali carries her on his back to Istanbul to seek treatment. However, in this unfamiliar city, Kezban and Ali's lives will change forever.
Hippi Perihan Hippi Perihan (1970) Character: Orhan
The story of Turkish hippie queen Perihan.
Karmen Karmen (1972) Character: N/A
It tells the story of Don Hose and the gypsy girl Karmen's love. Don Hose is a soldier. He wants to arrest Karmen, who has been involved in a fight, and take her to prison. However, he falls in love with Karmen and lets her escape. Karmen reciprocates Don Hose's kindness and stays with him. Now Don Hose has eyes only for Karmen. Upon hearing rumors of Carmen's relationship with Colonel, Don Hose kills him. Don Hose flees the city with Carmen and her gang, beginning a life of smuggling, and must confront Garcia, the gang leader who also has his eye on Carmen.
Kadın Değil Baş Belası Kadın Değil Baş Belası (1968) Character: N/A
Murat has to marry someone if he is to collect his inheritance. So his lawyer decides to marry him to an inmate on death row. Naciye, who is sentenced to death, accepts the marriage proposal. They perform the wedding ceremony at the prison. But things don’t go as planned.
Günah Bende mi? Günah Bende mi? (1969) Character: Haluk
After returning home, Haluk, who has lived abroad for years, begins to tutor sixteen-year-old Ümran and tells her a story from years ago. Ümran thinks that it is a story about something else, but the story concerns her closely.
Yaşamak Ne Güzel Şey Yaşamak Ne Güzel Şey (1969) Character: Özcan Çağlar
The film tells the story of a man who is abandoned by his wife and tries to win her forgiveness. The famous actor Şükrü's fondness for women causes his wife to leave him. Şükrü falls into a deep loneliness in his wife's absence. Over time, he begins to lose his fame. In a moment of despair, he meets his friend Rıfkı. Rıfkı offers to organize an Anatolian tour for Şükrü. They quickly assemble a team and set off on the tour. This tour will be an opportunity for Şükrü to win back his wife and his fame.
Talihsiz Yavrum Talihsiz Yavrum (1974) Character: N/A
The story tells of the experiences of a mother who gives her child up for adoption. Reşat and Zeynep work at the mansion of Süheyla and Orhan. Orhan decides to divorce Süheyla because she cannot get pregnant. At the same time, Zeynep is pregnant and needs surgery to survive after giving birth. However, Zeynep and Reşat do not have the money for the surgery. Therefore, Reşat offers to give their unborn child up for adoption to Süheyla. Orhan says that since he will be away on a long business trip, the situation will not be discovered. Süheyla accepts the offer to save her marriage. Although Zeynep does not want to, she is forced to do so for her child's survival. She gives her son Doğan up for adoption after he is born. However, Zeynep cannot bear the longing for her son and will try to reunite with him.
Makber Makber (1971) Character: N/A
The love story of a girl who won first place in a competition organized by Ses magazine and a journalist who strives to make her famous.
Dağdan İnme Dağdan İnme (1973) Character: N/A
The love of a poor girl living in a mountain house in the Taurus Mountains and a city man.
Bir Garip Yolcu Bir Garip Yolcu (1973) Character: N/A
The film tells the story of a poor young man who falls in love with a girl who dreams of becoming rich. Halit Usta is a foreman at Turgut Bey's factory. He lives in a poor neighborhood with his daughter Fatma. He has raised his daughter on his own. Murat has been in love with her for a long time. But he has not been able to tell her. Meanwhile, Fatma desires to marry a wealthy man. Her father's boss, Turgut Bey, convinces her that her dream will come true. Turgut has seen Fatma and likes her. Although her father opposes the relationship, Fatma does not want to miss the opportunity to achieve her dreams.
Rüyalar Gerçek Olsa Rüyalar Gerçek Olsa (1972) Character: Orhan
Zeynep is the daughter of a poor laundress. She is in love with Orhan, who lives in a mansion. Orhan is the sole heir to his wealthy uncle's fortune. Orhan's uncle is on his deathbed. Knowing this, Nesrin plans to marry Orhan and get her hands on his inheritance. Orhan's uncle, who is in his final days, expresses his wish to see the woman Orhan will marry. Orhan, wanting to fulfill his uncle's last wish, introduces another woman to his uncle instead of Nesrin, who is currently in Europe. This woman is none other than Zeynep, who is in love with Orhan. However, this lie will lead to unforeseen events.
Almanya'da Bir Türk Kızı Almanya'da Bir Türk Kızı (1974) Character: N/A
Zeynep cannot even receive letters from her husband Murat in Germany. She waits longingly for him to return. When Murat returns to the village, he is accompanied by his German girlfriend Gertha. Shortly thereafter, Murat returns to Germany with his friends. He sends a letter stating his intention to divorce Zeynep. However, Zeynep is carrying Murat's child. She decides to go to Munich to tell Murat the truth. But in Germany, an unexpected life awaits her.
Kınalı Yapıncak Kınalı Yapıncak (1969) Character: Fikret Kınay
Having lost her entire family in a fire, Kınalı Yapıncak becomes deaf and mute due to the shock. Since she has no one, she takes refuge with her aunt. Her aunt introduces her as a servant girl.
Hüzünlü Aşk Hüzünlü Aşk (1969) Character: Selim
Sevgi is a singer who works in a bar. Her boss Vural fancies her. Sevgi meets Selim and they fall in love. Selim is unaware of her job at the bar. Vural sends his men to Selim's father to tell him about Sevgi's job, thus prevents her marriage with Selim. Selim doesn't believe in all this. Vural shoots Selim out of jealousy, yet due to lack of evidence he gets released. Sevgi and Vural marry but she takes Selim's revenge in shooting Vural, having no reason to live anymore she shoots herself as well.
Hasret Hasret (1974) Character: Ferdi
The soft spot in her heart for her composer remains unfilled of a star performer, after she's given a red handkerchief as a farewell. She must make her final decision despite a hearing loss risking her promising career.
Afacan Afacan (1970) Character: N/A
The film tells the story of Murat, who grew up without a mother or father. A young woman living in difficult circumstances after losing her husband leaves her infant son Murat on a bench by the sea. Osman, who is fishing at the time, notices Murat and takes him in. Unable to find someone to care for Murat, he raises him as his own son. He tells Murat that his mother is dead. Years later, Murat and his mother's paths will cross unexpectedly.
Çam Sakızı Çam Sakızı (1974) Character: N/A
Adnan's father falls ill and wants to find his grandson, whom he has not seen for years. Adnan tracks down his nephew Tamer and finds where he lives. Tamer lives with his aunt Mihriban, who works as a singer in a nightclub. Adnan goes to talk to Mihriban to get Tamer's guardianship. However, Mihriban refuses to let Tamer go. Tamer says he will live with his uncle on the condition that his aunt comes with him. Adnan convinces Mihriban and takes them to his home. After a while, Adnan and Mihriban fall in love. However, Adnan's fiancée Mine notices this situation. Mine will set a trap for Mihriban to try to win Adnan back.
Bana Derler Fosforlu Bana Derler Fosforlu (1969) Character: N/A
The abandoned Fosforlu sing and dance in the streets to survive. She run into the once famous singer Kemal, who now is blind and have lost his memory. The two start to perform together. A surgeon enjoying their act offers to help Kemal out of his misery.
Süreyya Süreyya (1972) Character: Kemal
A poor girl condemned to darkness fights for her life against thugs who try to rape her. However, just as her strength is about to give out, a stranger rescues her from rape. Some time later, the man, who has fallen in love with the girl, sends her abroad to have her blind eyes treated...



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