Personal Info
Birth date
1944-08-04 (80 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Samsun, Turkey
Also known as
Orhan Kencebay
Orhan Gencebay
Biography
Orhan Gencebay, born Orhan Kencebay, is a Turkish musician, bağlama virtuoso, composer, singer, arranger, music producer, music director, and actor.
Filmography
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
7.3
Overview:
German musician Alexander Hacke explores Istanbul's rich music culture and attempts to create a portrait of Turkey through music genres. On this journey, he encounters a mosaic that covers countless genres from rock to arabesque, electronic to hip-hop.Kara Gözlüm
6.8
Overview:
Azize, who sells fish with her father, is discovered by a bar owner with her beautiful voice. She becomes a famous singer in a short time with the anonymous compositions and even gets a movie offer from Hollywood. However, nothing goes as planned for Azize. She is forced to choose between her love and her dreams.Bıktım Her Gün Ölmekten
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the love story of two young people whose families are enemies due to a blood feud. Orhan is a worker in Germany. While visiting his family on vacation, he is tasked with taking revenge. Meral is a literature teacher. The two meet one day and fall in love. Discovering that they belong to enemy families marks the beginning of their struggle. Both are determined to protect their relationship and end the blood feud.Ben Doğarken Ölmüşüm
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of a man whose life changes because of the sacrifice he makes for his brother. Orhan is preparing for his wedding with his fiancée Sevim. His brother Mete, however, is planning to rob the company he works for with a gang. However, Mete regrets his actions and decides to abandon the robbery. But the gang members force Mete to participate in the robbery on the night of the wedding. Mete seizes an opportunity to inform his brother about the robbery. Orhan leaves the wedding and goes to his brother's company. Mete's mistake will change Orhan's entire life.The Well
5.8
Overview:
Fatma is kidnapped several times by a wild man because she cannot be persuaded to marry. A third attempt at forced submission ends tragically for both, due to the young girl's fatal rebellion.Kördüğüm
NYR
Overview:
Orhan is a poor young fisherman who makes a living as a sponge diver. The film centers on his impossible but passionate love story with Gülşen, the daughter of a wealthy businessman he meets on vacation.Kahır
4
Overview:
Hayri Bey accuse an innocent young man for a murder committed by his son Metin. Hülya, the sister of the accused, is joined by Orhan in a fight for justice against the powerful Hayri Bey.Aşkı Ben Mi Yarattım
NYR
Overview:
The film tells the story of a former convict who rises to fame. Orhan, who was imprisoned for murder, goes to Istanbul after serving his sentence. There, he spends some time looking for work. One night, he meets a prostitute named Mehtap at a nightclub. Mehtap swindles Orhan out of all his money. However, the two meet again some time later and grow closer. Meanwhile, Orhan begins to make a name for himself with his compositions. He achieves fame with his first record. However, his blood feud and the intrigues of the music industry continue to haunt him.Kır Gönlünün Zincirini
NYR
Overview:
Orhan is a famous singer returning from a tour he gets news of his sister Gülcan's suicide. When he learns the reason for her suicide, he begins a revengeful relationship with Ebru, sister of the man who caused the death of his sister.Ben Topraktan Bir Canım
1
Overview:
Orhan receives a telegram from the village Agha telling him to go to Istanbul and murder a business rival. Orhan follows orders and kill the industrialist Fazli Çetin. In prison he sent there's a plot against him.Kozanoğlu
NYR
Overview:
Hüseyin's father, who is a member of the Kozanoglu tribe, dies when he does not pay the fee requested by the Bey. Upon this situation, Hüseyin takes an oath to avenge.Küçüksün Yavrum
NYR
Overview:
A young man sent to prison for slander is forced to leave his beloved country. His wife struggles to survive in the big city alone.Gökçe Çiçek
NYR
Overview:
Gökçeçiçek and Selman Ali, who love each other, are forced to separate due to a problem that arises between the Alakuşlar and Artukbeyler families. In order for the problem that caused the two young people to separate to be resolved, Gökçeçiçek must marry Artukoğlu Ahmet. Selman Ali cannot oppose this decision. Meanwhile, an earthquake occurs, causing further complications.Feryada Gücüm Yok
5.5
Overview:
Orhan, an Arabesque singer, owns a large piece of land in a coastal town. Orhan wants to build a retirement home there. Oğuz, a wealthy businessman who owns a newspaper and a bank, Through the businesses he has established, he launders the mafia's dirty money. Oğuz wants to seize Orhan's land to build a tourist facility. He tries to negotiate with Orhan. However, unable to convince the young man, Oğuz decides to kill him. For this purpose, he hires a hitman. Orhan, who survives the hitman's attack, sets out to track down those who wanted to kill him.Şoför
5.5
Overview:
Osman, a truck driver, takes on the responsibility of the household after his father's death. When he is away from home, his mother and younger sisters Fatma and Zehra take care of the household. One day, Osman returns home from out of town and is murdered. The suspect in Osman's murder is Fatma's boyfriend. Zehra then takes action to avenge her brother's murderers.Acting
2009Golden Girls (1 Episode) as Unknown
2006Popstar Alaturka (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul as Himself
2001İki Kere Kiki (1 Episode) as Unknown
1995Kral Türkiye Müzik Ödülleri (3, 7, 5, 1 Episode) as Nominee, Presenter, Self - Winner, Performer
1990Sev Gönlünce as Orhan
1988Küçüksün Yavrum as Unknown
1987Sensiz Yaşıyorum as Unknown
1987Kan Çiçeği as Orhan
1987Cennet Gözlüm as Unknown
1985Doruk as Orhan
1984Dil Yarası as Unknown
1984Kaptan as Unknown
1984Aşkım Günahımdır as Unknown
1983Zulüm as Unknown
1983Leyla ile Mecnun as Mecnun
1983Kahır as Unknown
1982Bir Yudum Mutluluk as Orhan
1982Kördüğüm as Orhan
1981Kır Gönlünün Zincirini as Orhan
1981Feryada Gücüm Yok as Orhan
1980Yarabbim as Unknown
1980Vazgeç Gönlüm as Orhan
1980Ben Topraktan Bir Canım as Unknown
1979Aşkı Ben Mi Yarattım as Unknown
1978Çilekeş as Orhan
1978Derdim Dünyadan Büyük as Unknown
1977Hatasız Kul Olmaz as Unknown
1976Şoför as Unknown
1976Bıktım Her Gün Ölmekten as Orhan
1975Bir Araya Gelemeyiz as Unknown
1975Batsin Bu Dünya as Orhan
1974Dertler Benim Olsun as Sebahattin
1973Golden Butterfly Awards (1, 1 Episode) as Self - Presenter, Self - Winner
1973Ben Doğarken Ölmüşüm as Orhan
1972Sev Dedi Gözlerim as Unknown
1971Bir Teselli Ver as Orhan
Creator
TBAOrhan Abi Halk Show ... Creator
Sound
1982Kördüğüm ... Original Music Composer
1980Ben Topraktan Bir Canım ... Music
1974Dertler Benim Olsun ... Music
1973Gökçe Çiçek ... Music
1973Ben Doğarken Ölmüşüm ... Music
1970Kara Gözlüm ... Music
1968The Well ... Music
1967Kozanoğlu ... Sound
1967Red River, Black Sheep ... Music