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Özkan Ugur (Raif Özkan Uğur) was born on 17 October, 1953 in Istanbul, Turkey, is a Turkish musician and actor (1953–2023). Discover Özkan Ugur's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Raif Özkan Uğur |
| Occupation |
Musician, actor |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
17 October, 1953 |
| Birthday |
17 October |
| Birthplace |
Istanbul, Turkey |
| Date of death |
8 July, 2023 |
| Died Place |
Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality |
Turkey
|
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Özkan Ugur Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Özkan Ugur height not available right now. We will update Özkan Ugur's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Özkan Ugur's Wife?
His wife is Aysun Aslan (m. 1989)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Aysun Aslan (m. 1989) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Alişan Uğur |
Özkan Ugur Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Özkan Ugur worth at the age of 69 years old? Özkan Ugur’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Turkey. We have estimated Özkan Ugur's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Özkan Ugur Social Network
Timeline
Raif Özkan Uğur (17 October 1953 – 8 July 2023) was a Turkish pop and rock musician, member of the renowned band MFÖ and actor.
Raif Özkan Uğur was born on 17 October 1953 in Istanbul, Turkey.
He was the fifth child of the family.
Uğur started playing the mandolin in primary school.
While attending the Fenerbahçe High School, he founded an amateur band named Atomikler.
After starting his career in 1970, he became a founding member of Kurtalan Ekspres in 1972, which included Barış Manço.
Özkan Uğur started his professional career in 1970 with the Şerif Yüzbaşıoğlu Orchestra as a bass guitarist.
In 1971, he met Mazhar Alanson and Fuat Güner, and joined their band named Kaygısızlar.
When the group dissolved in 1972, he joined Barış Manço in the Anatolian rock band Kurtalan Ekspres as a founding member.
When the group temporarily dissolved when Manço left to complete his mandatory military service, Uğur formed Ter together with two others.
He came back to Kurtalan Ekspres from 1973 to 1974 after Manço returned from the military.
In 1974, Uğur appeared in one of the albums of the Alanson and Güner duo.
In the same year, he joined Dostlar Orkestrası, but left it due to disagreements within the group and switched to Ersen ve Dadaşlar.
The band collaborated with Selda Bağcan for one album.
He joined Alanson and Güner again in 1975 in İpucu Beşlisi.
Uğur briefly returned to Kurtalan Ekspres in 1976, but later formed Grup Karma in 1978.
After switching several bands for the next few years, Uğur formed MFÖ together with Mazhar Alanson and Fuat Güner in 1980.
Uğur returned to working with Alanson and Güner for a fourth time in 1980.
The trio formed the band Mazhar Fuat Özkan, which was later shortened to MFÖ.
Uğur started acting in 1983 in theatrical plays of Ferhan Şensoy, later acting in movies and TV series as well, most notably in Cennet Mahallesi, Poyraz Karayel and films of Cem Yılmaz.
Uğur died in 2023 of complications of lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with in 2013.
Uğur started acting for the first time in 1983 together with Fuat Güner, when they composed songs for and played in two theatrical plays of Ferhan Şensoy.
The band released their first album in 1984.
Together with MFÖ, Uğur represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest twice: in 1985 with "Didai didai dai" where they finished 14th, and in 1988 with "Sufi" when they placed 15th.
Uğur starred in his first movie, Arkadaşım Şeytan, in 1988.
He is known for playing the character Beter Ali in Cennet Mahallesi.
Özkan Uğur married dancing instructor Aysun Aslan in 1989.
Additionally, he played in Cem Yılmaz' movies G.O.R.A., A.R.O.G and Arif V 216 in 2004, 2008 and 2018 respectively.
In 2013, Özkan Uğur was diagnosed with lymphoma.
In 2015, Uğur joined the Poyraz Karayel cast, starring as İsmail Karayel, the father of the main character.
In 2017, the group released their first album in 5 years.
Uğur was the only member of the band to not have released a solo album.
Özkan Uğur starred in several theatrical plays, movies and TV series after starting his music career.
In July 2020, Uğur defeated cancer for a second time.
Due to his illness, he had to visit the doctor every 6 months for a check-up.
In April 2022, he announced that he was diagnosed with cancer for a third time, which was successfully treated again, but harmed his organs.
In 2020 and 2023, during the times when his condition worsened, misinformation was spread on social media claiming that Uğur had died.
In late June 2023, it was announced that Uğur was intubated and placed in an intensive care unit.
