Personal details
- Birth Date: 1983-02-12
- Height: 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Birth Location: London, England, UK
- Professions: Actor, Soundtrack
Josef Altin, born February 12, 1983, in London—yeah, right in the heart of the UK—has that face you swear you’ve seen before, probably because you actually have. He’s one of those actors who just keeps popping up in some pretty wild places. Maybe you caught him in “Eastern Promises,” that gritty 2007 crime flick where every scene feels like it’s soaked in nervous sweat and Russian mob drama. Altin’s got this knack for slipping into roles that stick with you—not always in the spotlight, but always leaving a mark. Then, of course, there’s “Game of Thrones.” Seriously, who didn’t see at least a chunk of that series? Altin played Pyp, one of those guys on The Wall who brought a bit of humor and heart to all the doom and gloom. He wasn’t swinging swords like Jon Snow every episode, but, man, the show just wouldn’t have felt right without him cracking wise or getting into trouble. And if you’re into galaxies far, far away, he even showed up in “Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019. Not exactly front-and-center (I mean, good luck stealing the spotlight from lightsabers and space battles), but he’s there, doing his thing. Altin’s career is kind of like a greatest hits album of cult favorites and blockbusters. Doesn’t matter if he’s working with gangsters, knights, or Jedi—he’s always got that underdog energy.
reference nYeah, so this film’s got a lead character with Turkish roots—something that really flavors the whole vibe. You can feel it in the way the family acts, those little cultural quirks, the food on the table, and even how they argue (loud, passionate, you know how it goes). It’s not just a random detail either; it pops up in the story, shaping how the character sees the world and reacts to stuff around them. The Turkish descent angle adds loads of depth, especially when it comes to identity and fitting in. There’s a real push and pull between tradition and modern life, and you catch glimpses of Turkish words or customs tucked into the dialogue. It’s like, yeah, you’re watching a movie, but you’re also getting this peek into someone’s heritage and the messiness that comes with balancing two cultures. Makes everything hit a little harder, honestly.
February 12, 1983
5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
London, England, UK
42 years old