Personal details
- Birth Date: 1980-08-07
- Height: 5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
- Birth Location: Hamburg, West Germany
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Fahri Yardim, born and raised in Hamburg to a Turkish academic family, didn’t exactly take the predictable path. He got his first taste of the stage in school plays, caught the acting bug, and never looked back. Training at the Hamburger Bühnenstudio der darstellenden Künste, he quickly became a familiar face in both Berlin and Hamburg theaters. What’s refreshing about Fahri? He’s not about labels or playing into stereotypes. The guy just loves to dive into characters—no matter where they’re from or who they are. He’s been everything from an Anatolian in “Almanya: Willkommen in Deutschland” to a Greek in “Kebab Connection,” and even took on roles as a German Sinte, a priest, a doctor, and yeah, even a woman in “Unter Frauen”. That’s some serious versatility. His filmography is a wild ride through genres and personalities—he popped up in gritty dramas like “Chiko,” played a paramedic in “Die Geisterfahrer,” and showed off his comedic chops as an artist in “Mann tut was Mann kann.” 2012 really put him on the map, letting him flex his acting muscles and show off a personality that’s equal parts intense, funny, and unpredictable. He’s got range, no question. Then, sharing the screen with legends like Ben Kingsley in “The Physician”? Not too shabby. Plus, he’s a regular on Austria’s “CopStories” and teamed up with Til Schweiger for “Tatort.” Fahri’s the kind of actor who just doesn’t fit in a box—and honestly, why should he?
So, this guy’s got Turkish roots, which honestly gives the story a whole different vibe. You can see it in the way he handles situations — there’s this mix of old-school respect and stubbornness that just screams “raised by Turkish parents.” It’s not just about bloodlines either, you can feel the culture sneaking into the little things, like the food on the table, the music in the background, even his sarcastic comebacks. There’s something about his mannerisms, too — like, he won’t back down during an argument, but he’ll still make sure everyone’s fed. His heritage isn’t just a throwaway detail; it actually shapes a bunch of the choices he makes. When stuff hits the fan, you can see those family values kick in. Honestly, the Turkish influence adds some serious flavor to his character, making him stand out in a way that feels real, not just tacked on for diversity points.
August 7, 1980
5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Hamburg, West Germany
45 years old