Osman Alkaş (born 3 November 1955) is a Turkish Cypriot actor. He is one of the founders of Nicosia Municipal Theater and he is still active in this theater. He was involved in the production of Torba, a popular program among the Turkish Cypriot people, and was featured in the film Gölgeler ve Suretler and the TV series Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki. He then acted in the films Uzun Hikaye, Hükümet Kadın 2, Sarmaşık, etc. He was particularly praised for his role in the film Sarmaşık.
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Early life
Osman Alkaş was born on 3 November 1955 in Nicosia to Turkish Cypriot parents. He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Nicosia. After graduating from high school, he had discussions with his family about his career choice; but after facing oppositions from his mother, in 1973–74, he entered the Ankara State Conservatory Department of Acting. He graduated in 1976.
Career
Alkaş returned to Cyprus in June 1976 and started to work as a contracted artist at the Turkish Cypriot State Theater. During this period, he went to serve in the military for two and a half years; but from time to time throughout his military service he took part in theater plays. In 1980 he was cast out of theater when he took part in a play by Fine Arts Association in Nicosia Culture and Art Festival. Then, on 3 November 1980, with the approval of the Municipal Council of the Nicosia Turkish Municipality, Alkaş, together with Yaşar Ersoy, Işın Cem and Erol Refikoğlu, founded the Nicosia Municipal Theater. He is still a member of this theater's staff.
