**Yılmaz Erdoğan** (Hakkari, Turkey, 1967) is a Turkish actor, director, screenwriter, and comedian, a multifaceted and prominent figure in contemporary cinema.

His film career is closely linked to the films he has written and directed, often comedies with a keen sense of social observation. He rose to fame with **Vizontele** (2001), a box office hit that blends humor, nostalgia, and social criticism, set in a village in Anatolia. He went on to direct and star in the action comedy **Organize İşler** (2005) and the historical drama **Kelebeğin Rüyası** (The Butterfly's Dream, 2013), in which he also starred.

As an actor, Erdoğan has demonstrated remarkable versatility. He is renowned for his complex performance in Nuri Bilge Ceylan's internationally acclaimed drama **Once Upon a Time in Anatolia** (Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da, 2011), a role that highlighted his dramatic abilities. He also had a prominent role in Russell Crowe's Hollywood film **The Water Diviner** (2014). His style ranges from characteristic Anatolian humor to intense and reflective performances.