Numan Acar

Numan Acar

51 · Born: Oct 7, 1974

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BornOct 7, 1974 Kozoglu, Kelkit District, Turkey

Biography

Numan Acar is a multifaceted individual, driven by a passion for acting and storytelling. Born in the quaint town of Kozoglu, Kelkit District, he spent his formative years in Erzincan, Turkey, where his early life experiences would later influence his artistic endeavors.

As fate would have it, Numan's journey took a dramatic turn when he emigrated to Germany, where he pursued a career in civil engineering. However, his true calling lay elsewhere, and after completing his studies, he embarked on an acting career that would catapult him to international stardom.

A major breakthrough came when Numan landed the role of "Haissam Haqqani" in the critically acclaimed US TV series Homeland, season 4. This performance marked a significant milestone in his career, paving the way for further roles in Prison Break, season 5, and Jack Ryan, season 1.

Numan's impressive repertoire also includes feature films directed by esteemed filmmakers such as Zhang Yimou (China),Ryoo Seung Wan (South Korea),Fatih Akin (Germany),Terry George (Ireland),Guy Ritchie, and Asif Kapadia (England). His linguistic skills are equally impressive, with fluency in German, Turkish, Spanish, and English, as well as knowledge of Kurdish, Arabic, and Pashto.

As a storyteller, Numan is dedicated to sharing tales that celebrate diversity in all its forms. His membership in the European Film Academy is a testament to his commitment to the craft, and his ability to weave complex narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.

Career

2025
Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior as Ebn Wael
2020
Homeland
Homeland as Haissam Haqqani
2019
Aladdin
Aladdin as Hakim
2017
In the Fade
In the Fade as Nuri Sekerci
2016
The Promise
The Promise as Mustafa
Ali and Nino
Ali and Nino as Seyid Mustafa
2014
Racing Hearts
Racing Hearts as Karadeniz
The Cut
The Cut as Alpasan
Rosewater
Rosewater as Rahim
2013
2012
Schutzengel
Schutzengel as TV Reporter Türkei
2011
2010
The Coming Days
The Coming Days as Saudischer Diplomat
2008
Fire!
Fire! as Rashid
2006
Cenneti Beklerken
Cenneti Beklerken as Dilsiz Mustafa
2004
Kebab Connection
Kebab Connection as Schwertkämpfer