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Kaya Yanar

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On a tiny exotic island, an outgoing parrot and his quirky animal companions befriend a marooned Robinson Crusoe.  When their harmonious lives are disrupted by two savage cats, they discover the true power of friendship against all odds.
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The Wild Life (2016)
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Kaya Yanar is a German comedian known for his television show "Was guckst du?!" ("Whatcha lookin' at?!"), which humorously explores cultural stereotypes. Born in Frankfurt am Main to Turkish parents from Antakya, he grew up in a liberal household where only German was spoken, and religion played no significant role. Yanar studied phonetics, American studies, and philosophy but left university before graduating to pursue a career in comedy. His work has been influential in promoting multicultural humor in Germany, and he is recognized as a pioneer in this field. Beyond his television career, Yanar is a vegan and an animal rights activist supporting organizations like PETA.
BornMay 20, 1973
BornMay 20, 1973
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

    Known for

    Kaya Yanar and Birte Glang in Agent Ranjid rettet die Welt (2012)
    Agent Ranjid rettet die Welt
    3.3
    • Ranjid
    • Hakan
    • Professor
    • Mutter
    • Sirtakiman
    • Murat
    • 2012
    Was guckst du?! (2001)
    Was guckst du?!
    5.2
    TV Series
    • Actor
    Der Mann im Mond - (Songs aus der Bohne) (2022)
    Der Mann im Mond - (Songs aus der Bohne)
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Kelal Yildirim
    • Ufuk Yildirim
    Die Kaya Show
    3.6
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2012

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    Actor



    • Der Mann im Mond - (Songs aus der Bohne) (2022)
      Der Mann im Mond - (Songs aus der Bohne)
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Ufuk Yildirim
      • Kelal Yildirim
      • 2022–2023
    • Joey Camen, Sandy Fox, Jeff Doucette, Yuri Lowenthal, Marieve Herington, Laila Berzins, Colin Metzger, and David Howard in The Wild Life (2016)
      The Wild Life
      5.4
      • Papagei Dienstag (voice)
      • 2016
    • Kaya Yanar and Birte Glang in Agent Ranjid rettet die Welt (2012)
      Agent Ranjid rettet die Welt
      3.3
      • Ranjid
      • Hakan
      • Professor ...
      • 2012
    • Mark Keller in Dekker & Adi - Wer bremst verliert! (2008)
      Dekker & Adi - Wer bremst verliert!
      3.7
      TV Movie
      • Adi
      • 2008
    • Was guckst du?! (2001)
      Was guckst du?!
      5.2
      TV Series
      • 2004
    • Nikola (1997)
      Nikola
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Pizzalieferant Ranjid
      • 2001

    Writer



    • Kaya Yanar in Kaya Yanar - Planet Deutschland (2018)
      Kaya Yanar - Planet Deutschland
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Kaya Yanar: Reiz der Schweiz (2018)
      Kaya Yanar: Reiz der Schweiz
      7.6
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Kaya Yanar and Birte Glang in Agent Ranjid rettet die Welt (2012)
      Agent Ranjid rettet die Welt
      3.3
      • Writer
      • 2012
    • Kayas Deutschland Tour
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2009
    • Was guckst du?! (2001)
      Was guckst du?!
      5.2
      TV Series
      • creator
      • head writer
      • 2001–2005

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    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Born
      • May 20, 1973
      • Frankfurt am Main, Germany
    • Other works
      2003: Commercial for AOL
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      • 1 Interview

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    • Trivia
      He grew up in Frankfurt as son of a Turkish immigrant family. The characters he developed for Was guckst du?! (2001) are based on old friends and classmates.
    • Quotes
      [2011] I think the smoking ban is good. I have never smoked myself.
    • Nicknames
      • Hakan
      • Ranjid

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