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Şener Şen

Şener Şen

Actor · Born November 26, 1941 (84) · Adana, Türkiye

Şener Şen (born 26 December 1941) is a Turkish film and theatre actor who has won the Golden Orange for Best Actor twice for his roles in Muhsin Bey (1985) and Gönül Yarası (2005), the Golden Orange for Best Supporting Actor for Çöpçüler Kralı (1977) and a Golden Orange Lifetime Achievement Award. A prominent actor of classic films in the Turkish cinema, he has played a wide range of iconic characters in various genres, including drama, comedy. He received the distinction of "Turkish state artist" in 1998.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 26, 1941 (84)
From
Adana, Türkiye
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 72 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 15% in 30 days

What are Şener Şen's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Power.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 94th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Power
26%
Self
20%
Morality
12%
Society
10%
Survival
2%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass6 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 5 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 10 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 8 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 8 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 2

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 9

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 4 of 10 analyzed roles.

Shadow
4 of 10
Hero
4 of 10
Threshold guardian
1 of 10
Ally
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
8
Warm
7
Absurd
3
Bittersweet
3
Melancholic
3
Other
5

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Şener Şen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, none of Şener Şen's 13 MovieCove titles is streaming on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Şener Şen's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

72 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.

  • Fork in the Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Mazhar

  • Hunting Season (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ferman

  • For Love and Honor(2007)

    as Ali Osman

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Lovelorn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Nazım

  • Mucizeler Komedisi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sefa Yurdakul

  • Second Spring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 37 episodes · as Ali Haydar Suruç

  • The Bandit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Baran

  • Siyaset Meydanı (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Amerikalı (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Seref 'The Turk'

  • The Shadow Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Abidin

  • The Unforgettable Director of Love Movies(1990)

    as Haşmet Asilkan

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Arabesque (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Şener

  • Yasemin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Vater Yusuf

  • The Rich One's Kitchen(1988)

    as Lütfü Usta

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Selamsız's Band (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Mr. Muhsin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Muhsin

  • Billionaire(1987)

    as Mesut

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Windmill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kaymakam Hilmi

  • Naked Citizen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as İbrahim

  • I Feel in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Şakir Bostancı

  • A Thousand Years Later. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Broken Landlord (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Züğürt Ağa

  • Bin Yıl Önce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Honest One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mutemet Ali Rıza

  • Secret Intentions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Şener Şen

  • Sade Vatandaş Şvayk Hitler'e Karşı (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Josef Švejk

  • The Big Election in Gırgıriye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The Baggy Trousers Case(1983)

    as Ömer Ağa

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Sugar Pie Lady(1983)

    as Ziver

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Adile Teyze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sadık

  • Mill Horse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Yakup

  • Abbas in Flower(1982)

    as Şakir

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Davaro(1981)

    as Sülo

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Festival in Gırgıriye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Duman Haydar

  • Bilo the Banker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Maho

  • Handsome Poor Bilo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Maho Aga

  • What Happens Now? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Şakir

  • The Chaos Class Is Fretting Over (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Badi Ekrem

  • Sultan(1978)

    as Bakkal Bahtiyar

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Feyzo, the Polite One(1978)

    as Maho Ağa

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Happy Days(1978)

    as Ziya

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Saban, Son of Saban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Hüsamettin

  • The King of the Street Cleaners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Zabıta Amiri Şakir

  • Smiling Eyes(1977)

    as Vecihi

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • The Chaos Class Is on Vacation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Badi Ekrem

  • The Chaos Class Is Waking Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Badi Ekrem

  • The Foster Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Hüsamettin

  • Tosun Pasha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Tellioğlu Lütfü

  • The Chaos Class Failed the Class (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Badi Ekrem

  • Bak Yeşil Yeşil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ahmet

  • Our Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Şener

  • Tomorrow is ours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kamyoncu

  • Yaşar: Neither Alive Nor Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Aptal Şampiyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Tong

  • My Friend Frankenstein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Düşmanlarım Çatlasın (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Ayrı Dünyalar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Kumarbaz

  • The Cunning Brothers in High Society (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Garson

  • A Bunch of Violets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Partideki Adam

  • Arap Abdo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Aşk Mahkumu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Dinmeyen Sızı (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Müdür

  • Kefenin Cebi Yok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Ali Cengiz Oyunu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Asi Kalpler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Kadın Yapar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Altın Prens Devler Ülkesinde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Üç Kafadarlar - Tintin

  • Prince Sinbad on Mount Kaf(1971)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Ninth External Ward (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Those Would-Be Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Serseri

  • Hizmetçi Dediğin Böyle Olur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Yaşasın Hayat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 72 titles from 1964 to 2017; peak year 1986.

Biggest box office

For Love and Honor (2007)

$15M worldwide

Highest rated

Happy Days (1978)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Prince Sinbad on Mount Kaf (1971)

Film career

19642017

Peak 1986 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1975Screen debut· Our Family
  • 1984First top-billed film· The Honest One
  • 1996Career best· The Bandit

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting72 of 72: 72 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score93rd

By decade

1960s4 · acting1970s33 · acting1980s24 · acting1990s6 · acting2000s3 · acting2010s2 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 38% of 37 roles
75808590

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Şener Şen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 93rd percentile, the median of all 13; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 90th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

90thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

93rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 13 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Prince Sinbad on Mount Kaf (1971)

88th percentile spread · 49% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Happy Days (1978)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 89/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 91, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Şener Şen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Şener Şen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ismail Kalkan shares the most, 7.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers