About
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...
Known for
NightingaleMovie • 1979
Where Are These Guys Looking At?Movie • 1976
TokatçıMovie • 1984
Sev KardeşimMovie • 1972
KöroğluMovie • 1968
Çarıklı MilyonerMovie • 1983
Yalancı YarimMovie • 1973
Naked CitizenMovie • 1985
Oh, Beautiful IstanbulMovie • 1966
From the Village to the CityMovie • 1974
Petrol KingsMovie • 1978
SalakoMovie • 1974
King of The GuardsMovie • 1979
The ExorcistMovie • 1974
My Dear BrotherMovie • 1973
Festival in GırgıriyeMovie • 1981
Omer The Tourist: BullfighterMovie • 1971
Atla Gel ŞabanMovie • 1984
Idiot SabanMovie • 1980
PoorMovie • 1986
The Bald Boy and CankizMovie • 1972