Biography
Suat Yalaz was a prominent Turkish comic book artist, screenwriter, and film director, best known as the creator of the character Karaoğlan. Born in Çiçekdağı, Kırşehir, Turkey, he began his career as a caricaturist and comic artist, gaining attention with the debut of 'Karaoğlan' on January 3, 1962. The success of this historical swordsman character led Yalaz to venture into filmmaking, where he directed and produced several films based on his creation, including Karaoğlan: Altay'dan Gelen Yiğit (1965) and Karaoğlan: Bizanslı Zorba (1967). In 1970, Yalaz moved to France, where he created French-language adaptations of Karaoğlan, such as Changor (1971). His work significantly influenced Turkish popular culture, and he remained active in the arts until his passing in Istanbul on March 2, 2020.
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The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2007
The Last Ottoman: Knockout Ali
Role: Novel
MOVIE • 2007
Karaoğlan
Role: Comic Book
TV • 2002
Karaoğlan
Role: Creator
TV • 2002
Tarkan Camoka'ya Karşı
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1969
Camoka'nın Dönüşü
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1968
Camoka'nın Dönüşü
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1968
Karaoğlan - The Tyrant of Byzantium
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1967
Karaoğlan - The Tyrant of Byzantium
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1967
Karaoğlan - The Tyrant of Byzantium
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1967
Karaoglan: Camoka's Revenge
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966
Karaoglan: Camoka's Revenge
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1966
Karaoglan: Camoka's Revenge
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1966
Karaoglan: Baybora's Son
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1966
Karaoglan: Baybora's Son
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1966
Karaoglan: The Hero Came from Altai
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1965
Karaoglan: The Hero Came from Altai
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1965
Karaoglan: The Hero Came from Altai
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1965