Müfit Kayacan, a renowned Turkish actor, was born on January 17th, 1959, in the picturesque town of Kas, Antalya, Turkey. His impressive acting career has seen him take on notable roles in various productions, including A Tale of Three Sisters (2019),Bartu Ben (2018),Brave and Beautiful (2016-2017),and Frenzy (2015).
Throughout his illustrious career, Kayacan has received numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Best Comedy Male Actor Award at the 16th Istanbul Afife Theatre Awards.
Notably, Kayacan is also a highly accomplished theatre professional, having founded the Antalya Municipality Theatre (ABT) in 1983, where he served as Artistic Director for an impressive 25 years. During this period, he acted in an astonishing 32 different plays and directed 25 plays. Additionally, he held a management position at the Cultural Services Department in Antalya Metropolitan Municipality for 10 years, during which he launched numerous theatre festivals in Antalya, including the inaugural 'High School National Theater Festival' in 1993, which marked a significant milestone in the city's history.
Kayacan's contributions to the cultural scene in Antalya did not go unnoticed, as he was also a jury member at the prestigious Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Although he has maintained his involvement in theatre, he is currently focused on film and television projects.
