Biografía

Was a former basketball player.

Has stated that he never cared much for his earlier roles where he played young and carefree playboys (dubbed "Ferit films" by some of his fans, since his character was named Ferit in literally a dozen films in that period) because he always wanted to do solid films with a conscience.

Akan attended Yildiz Technical University to study mechanical engineering, graduated later from the College of Journalist.

He won an Honourable Mention at the 35th Berlin International Film Festival for his role in Pehlivan.

In 2002, he published his first book Anne Kafamda Bit Var, a biography of his life and his time in prison.