Deniz Akdeniz
Deniz Akdeniz (born May 16, 1990) is a Turkish-Australian actor. He was nominated for the "Best Actor" in the 2010 Inside Film Awards for his role of "Homer" in the Australian box office hit Tomorrow, When the War Began.[1] Akdeniz is also known for his role of "Raff" in the Disney television production As the Bell Rings.[2]
Before relocating to Los Angeles in January 2013, Deniz trained with Bruce Alexander at Melbourne Acting Studio. From his LA base, Deniz continues to be coached via Skype by Bruce, who now operates his studio in London.[3]
Personal life
Akdeniz is of Turkish origin; his parents emigrated from Izmir, Turkey, in 1987.[4] His father, Atila, is a lecturer at Melbourne University and his mother, Aysel, is a biochemistry researcher.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Puppy | Omar | |
| 2010 | Tomorrow, When the War Began | Homer Yannos | |
| 2013 | April Rain (film) | Tariq | |
| 2014 | I, Frankenstein | Barachel | |
| 2014 | The Water Diviner | Imam | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | As the Bell Rings | Raff | Main cast (27 episodes) |
| 2013 | Kristin's Christmas Past | Maverick | TV movie |
| 2014 | Graceland | Wayne 'Bates' Zelanski | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Perception | Jesse Branson | Episode: "Romeo" |
| 2015 | Jessie | Marco | Episode: "Rossed at Sea, Part 2" |
| 2016 | Code black | Manny Petrosian | Episode: "The fifth stage" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Inside Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated[6] |
References
- ↑ The Actors Nest. "Our Teachers: Deniz Akdeniz". Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ↑ Tomorrow Series. "Deniz Akdeniz – Homer Yannos". Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ↑ Melbourne Acting Studio - London. "Deniz Akdeniz – Postcard from La-La Land". Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ↑ Milliyet. "Avustralya'da bir Türk yıldız doğuyor". Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ↑ Milliyet. "Avustralya’nın İzmirli yıldızı". Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ↑ Screen Daily. "Mao's Last Dancer and Animal Kingdom lead pack for IF Awards". Retrieved 2012-09-15.
External links
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