Ergün Şimşek reached veteran standing the slow way, as a Turkish actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. For much of the audience, Ergün Şimşek is Ali from 'Ferry', whatever else the credits say. 'Gangsterdam' is close behind in visibility. The first screen credit dates from 1997. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Read more