Engin Ben Akkaya

Agencies

Gender
male
Year of birth
1983 (42)
Nationality
German, Turkish
Eye color
dark brown
Hair color
black
Hair length
Medium
Height (cm)
186
Languages
Arabic: basic
German: native
English: native
French: intermediate
Italian: intermediate
Spanish: basic
Turkish: native
Accents
Arabic: always
English: always
Russian: always
Spanish: always
Turkish: always
Croatian: always
French: always
American: always
Dialects
Bairisch: always (Native dialect)
Franconian: only if required
Swabian: always (Native dialect)
Pitches
Tenor
Singing
Pop: intermediate
Rap: intermediate
Hip Hop: intermediate
Beatboxing: basic
Arabian singing: intermediate
Instruments
Guitar: intermediate
Dances
Rap: intermediate
Hip hop: intermediate
Freestyle dance: intermediate
Expressionist dance: intermediate
Oriental dance: intermediate
Turkish folk dances: intermediate
Latin American dances: intermediate
Sports
Golf: intermediate
Yoga: intermediate
Boxing: intermediate
Darts: intermediate
Fishing: intermediate
Horse riding: basic
Billiards: intermediate
Bowling: intermediate
Kung fu: intermediate
Racer: intermediate
Soccer: intermediate
Climbing: intermediate
Badminton: intermediate
Kickboxing: intermediate
Swimming: intermediate
Wrestling: intermediate
Martial arts: intermediate
Rock climbing: intermediate
Mountain hiking: intermediate
Bodybuilding: intermediate
Sword fighting: intermediate
Archery: intermediate
Beach volleyball: intermediate
American football: intermediate
Standup paddleboarding: intermediate
Country
Germany
Federal state
Bavaria

Other professional training

2023 – 2026
CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE - Ivana Chubbuck Studio (Los Angeles) bei Ivana Chubbuck und Michael Monks
2023
Actors Park Intense
2021 – 2022
Jens Roth Sourcetuning
2020
Sprecherziehung (privat) - HfS Ernst Busch
2017
Camera Acting Masterclass
2015
München Film Academy - Method Acting
2008
ISFF Kamera-Acting
2004 – 2006
Junges Ensemble Stuttgart

Awards

2022
Deutscher Fernsehkrimipreis (TV series)
Der Pass 2 - Beste Krimiserie
2022
Deutscher Fernsehpreis 2022 (TV series)
Der Pass 2 - Beste Drama-Serie
2022
Goldener Spatz (nominated) (TV series)
Lustigste TV-Reihe
2021
Österreichischer Fernsehpreis (nominated) (TV movie)
Faltenfrei
2021
Bernd Burgemeister Fernsehpreis (nominated) (TV movie)
Faltenfrei

Film

2025 – 2026
The Hunger Games - Sunrise on the Reaping (Cinema film) In development
Interview Audience Member #1 (SUP) Francis Lawrence Producer/Production: Lionsgate Casting director: Rietz Casting
2024
Martin liest den Koran (Cinema film)
Süleyman (SUP) Jurijs Saule Producer/Production: Blobel Film Distribution: Kino

Television

2025
Die Chefin
Gabriel Diaz (SUP) Michael Schneider Producer/Production: Network Movie Station: ZDF Casting director: Stefany Pohlmann
2025
Jan & Henry - Die Fragenforscher
Edgar (ELR) Martin Reinl Station: WDR
2025
Bordeaux
Samet Öztürk (LR) Hüseyin Albayrak Station: Babek Film
2025
Söckchen (AT)
Mustafa (SUP) Christoph Klünker Station: ZDF Casting director: Dream Team Munich e.K. (Stephen Sikder)
2025
Ein Fall für die Erdmännchen
Koch Francois (SUP) Station: ARD
2024
In aller Freundschaft - die jungen Ärzte
Emir Baskaya (ELR) Janka Venus Producer/Production: Saxonia Media Station: ARD Casting director: Anna Slater Casting
2024
Rosenheim Cops
Phillipp von Zechenthal (ELR) Micaela Zschieschow Producer/Production: Bavaria Fiction TV Channel: ZDF Casting director: Gwendolyn Clayton
2024
Bauerntango - Die Verbrechen des Franz Lercher
Polizist Paul Stucker (ELR) Station: BR
2023
Hammerbeil
Johannes (SUP) Robert Pejo Station: ZDF
2023
Watzmann ermittelt
Adam Kowalczyk Sophie Allet-Coche Producer/Production: Lucky Bird Pictures GmbH Station: ARD Casting director: Brauch Casting
2022
Der Pass
Vidino Cyrill Boss, Philipp Stennert Station: SKY / Wiedemann & Berg Film Casting director: Daniela Tolkien
2022
Gag Attack XXL (Series)
diverse Rollen (LR) div. Producer/Production: Minga Motion Station: Disney Distribution: Disney
2021
Gag Attack (3.Staffel)
Other Martin Leckert Station: Disney+
2021
Das große Geld
Baris Astrid Schult Station: ZDF
2020
Faltenfrei
Dr. Bertram Dirk Kummer Station: ARD / Bavaria Fiction
2020
Gag Attack XXL
Leading Role Tarek Roehlinger Station: Disney Channel
2020
Der Frühling
Schorsch Unterhammer Thomas Kronthaler Station: ZDF Casting director: Silke Koch
2019
G. Attack
Samuel Kowalski Martin Leckert Station: Disney Channel
2019
Die Pfefferjagd
Kriminalkommissar Olaf Manthey Robert Sigl Station: ZDF
2018
TONI, MÄNNLICH, HEBAMME - “DADDY BLUES“
Seppi Gökdal Sibylle Tafel Station: BAVARIA FICTION GmbH Casting director: Siegfried Wagner
2018
Laim III - Der letzte Schuldige
Dolmetscher Ladislau Brosovschi Michael Schneider Station: ZDF Casting director: Sandra Köppe
2018
Hubert und Staller
Johannes Rudzic Philipp Osthus Station: ARD
2018
Die Chefin - Lockvogel
C. Olympus Florian Schott Station: ZDF
2018
Rosenheim Cops
Tom Fricke Esther Wenger Station: ZDF Casting director: Stephen A. Sikder
2016
SECURITY
Leading Role Ismail Erdogru Station: Abschlussfilm HFF
2016
Soko Stuttgart
Fred Berg Patrick Winczewski Station: ZDF
2015
AUF DER SPUR
Leading Role Toma Maier
2015
Soko München
Mehmet Durmaz Till Müller-Edenborn Station: ZDF
2015
TANTE OLGÜN
Supporting Role Toma Maier Station: Sitcom Pilot
2014
TATORT - DIE SONNE STIRBT WIE EIN TIER
Supporting Role Patrick Winczewski Station: ARD
2013
DER COMEDIAN
Leading Role Ben Akkaya
2013
PROMISED LAND
Leading Role Julia Charlotte Richter
2011
MÜNCHEN 7 - WACHTMEISTER ABDUL
Episode Leading Role Franz Xaver Bogner Station: ARD
2011
TRIAL
Supporting Role Ingo Kaddatz Station: B44media
2010
TIERE BIS UNTERS DACH
Supporting Role Andreas Morell Station: ARD
2010
TATORT - DIE HEILIGE
Supporting Role Jobst Christian Oetzmann Station: ARD
2010
EY, DER TYP
Leading Role Johannes Kizler Station: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
2010
BLACK FOREST
Leading Role Manuel Dolderer Station: V4 Media
2010
SOLDIERS ACQUISITION
Leading Role Nik Sentenza Station: S.T. Production
2008
FADE TO GREY
Leading Role Phillip Polcar
2006 – 2007
FAMILIE TAS
DHR Hakan Arslan Station: Kanal D

Theater

2014 – 2016
Die Dreigroschen Oper Reloaded
Macheath F. Gustav Theater: Theater Fellbach
2013 – 2014
Nachvorurteil
Ben Ensemble Theater: Stand-up Comedy
2009
GÜNTHER GEHT NACH MERSIN, MEHMET MACHTE ES ANDERSRUM
Leading Role Aydin Engin Theater: Theater Ulm
2005
GRETCHEN 89FF
Leading Role G.A. Frank Theater: Landesbühne Esslingen
2005
THE ENDGAME
Leading Role G.A. Frank Theater: Welttheaterfestival Kairo
2004 – 2005
BRIEF
Leading Role Ives Thuwis Theater: Internationales Theaterprojekt
2004
ICH FEUERBACH
Supporting Role Günther Kömmet Theater: Junges Ensemble Stuttgart