Trivia

At the age of fifteen, he won Young Talent Award.

He's allergic to the cat.

Favorite television series is the sitcom That '70s Show (1998).

Has said that his biggest ambition is to direct films, and that his acting work is a stepping stone to becoming a director.

His favorite film is The Beach (2000).

Plays the piano and is a fan of movie music compositions.

He once said that playing Captain in Girl with No Mouth (2019) was "the most fun I've ever had".

His favorite actress of all time is Naomi Watts.

Martin Scorsese is his favorite director.

Twin brother of Emirhan Akbaba.

He is one minute older than Emirhan.

Brother of producer and writer Ozan Ulas Akbaba.

Owns a production company - Vulture Works.

His first publicity spot was about Cellphone.

Often portrays unfortunate people (e.g. Girl With No Mouth, The Four Walls, Otis Tarda, A Miracle etc.).

Working with Bahman Ghobadi, according to Denizhan, was extremely difficult. He describes himself as a tough and demanding director.

(Girl with No Mouth (2019)) Denizhan was also not one of the first names that were considered for this movie. His performance during the subsequent auditions helped him land the part. Additionally, he claimed that playing a character without eyes is intriguing.

His birthday is Flag Day (Australia).

(April 19, 2022) Attended the International Istanbul Film Festival.

Denizhan Akbaba's roles in film projects are usually those that require in-depth character analysis and emotional connection with the audience. This has allowed him to stand out not only for his physical abilities but also for his emotional intelligence and stage presence.