İbrahim Tatlıses
At 74 years old, İbrahim Tatlıses remains one of the most prominent Turkey Actors working today.
Turkish musician (born 1952)
"His most defining career moment came with the release of his 1977 album "Ayağında Kundura" and its title track." — About İbrahim Tatlıses
| Metric | İbrahim Tatlıses | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 74 | 53 | +21 yrs |
| Career length | 56 yrs | ~35 yrs | +21 yrs |
| Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about İbrahim Tatlıses
Did you know that İbrahim Tatlıses, despite his immense fame, started his career selling water and working in construction before being discovered for his singing voice?
- He was discovered while singing at weddings and working as a construction worker in the 1970s.
- His hit song "Ayağında Kundura" (Shoes on Your Feet) in 1977 catapulted him to national fame.
- He survived a 2011 assassination attempt where he was shot in the head, leading to partial paralysis.
- Beyond music, he's a shrewd businessman, owning a chain of kebab restaurants and a TV channel.
- Tatlıses has run for a seat in the Turkish Parliament multiple times, though he was never elected.
His most defining career moment came with the release of his 1977 album "Ayağında Kundura" and its title track. This album not only solidified his unique blend of folk and arabesque music but also launched him into superstardom, making him a household name across Turkey and beyond.
İbrahim Tatlıses is remembered as a titan of Turkish music, whose powerful voice and emotional delivery popularized arabesque and folk genres. His rags-to-riches story and resilience in the face of adversity have cemented his status as a cultural icon.