Mahmut Suvakci

Mahmut Suvakci, born in 1981, grew up in Sweden and debuted as an actor in the highly acclaimed screen adaptation of Easy Money in 2010. This put him on the map as one of the most sought-after actors in Sweden to this day. His ability to move between multifaceted roles and characters is evident in his filmography, filled with significant roles in a variety of successful TV series and movies. Among these is the antagonist Isak Nimrod in the widely popular series Top Dog (2020-2023), for which he was nominated Best Supporting Role at the Kristallen Awards.

His latest endeavors include a lead role in the highly anticipated The Helicopter Heist, directed by Daniel Espinosa, which premiered on Netflix in November 2024 to fantastic reviews. Suvakci has received great praise for his portrayal of Rami, which has been described as “brilliant”, “excellent” and “truly powerful.” Critics have even questioned why casting directors “have never, until now, given Mahmut Suvakci a main role like this one”.

Awards

Kristallen Award Nominee (Best supporting actor of the year) Sweden – Top Dog 2023
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Details

Birth: 1981


Language: Swedish, English, Turkish


Height: 185


Eyes: Brown


Hair: Black


Contact
Annika Witkowska
annika@salomonssonagency.com

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Filmography

Helikopterrånet The Helicopter Heist
(TV Series, B-Reel Films)
Dir. Daniel Espinosa
 (ActionCrimeDrama)
2024
Deliver Me
(TV Series, Asp Varhos)
Dir. Anna Zackrisson
 (DramaMysteryThriller)
2024
Jana - Marked for Life
(TV Series, FLX)
Dir. Henrik Björn
 (Crime)
2024
Amina
(Feature film, Art & Bob Film & Drama)
Dir. Ahmed Abdullahi
 (Drama)
2023
Älskade Samir
(TV Series, Art & Bob Film & Drama)
Dir. Abbe Hassan
 (ComedyDrama)
2023
Exodus
(Feature film, B-Reel Films)
Dir. Abbe Hassan
 (Drama)
2023
A Swedish Defence
(Short)
Dir. Simon Elvås
 (ComedyDramaShort)
2021
Top Dog
(TV Series, C More)
Dir. Molly Hartleb
 (CrimeDramaThriller)
2020
Stopp!
(TV Series, SVT)
Dir. Oskar Gullstrand
2019
Britt-Marie Was Here
(Feature film, Cohen Media Group)
Dir. Tuva Novotny
 (ComedyDramaSport)
2019
Conspiracy of Silence
(TV Series, Brain Academy)
Dir. Charlotte Brändström
 (CrimeDramathrill)
2018
17
(TV Series, NRK)
Dir. Bendik Stalheim Møller
 (Drama)
2018
3 Super Therapy: A Superhero Parody
(TV Series, Meshugene Brothers)
Dir. Arthur Izakowicz
 (Comedy)
2018
Grenseland
(TV Series, Monster Scripted AS)
Dir. Bård Fjulsrud
 (CrimeDramaThriller)
2017
Leif & Billy
(TV Series, Sveriges Television (SVT))
Dir. Klas Eriksson
 (Comedy)
2017
Måste Gitt
(Feature film, Film i Väst)
Dir. Ivica Zubak
 (ComedyCrimeDrama)
2017
Gråzon
(Short, Memarchi Pictures)
Dir. Ali Memarchi
 (CrimeShort)
2016
Johan Falk: Blodsdiamanter
(Feature film, Strix Drama)
Dir. Peter Lindmark
 (ActionCrimeThriller)
2015
Johan Falk: Ur askan i elden
(Feature film, Strix Drama)
Dir. Richard Holm
 (ActionCrimeThriller)
2015
Beck
(Feature film, Filmlance International)
Dir. Harald Hamrell
 (CrimeMysteryThriller)
2015
Johan Falk: Tyst diplomati
(Feature film, Strix Drama)
Dir. Peter Lindmark
 (ActionCrimeThriller)
2015
Torpederna
(TV Series, FLX)
Dir. Jakob Ström
 (ComedyCrimeDrama)
2014
Øyevitne Eyewitness
(TV Mini-Series, NRK Drama)
Dir. Jarl Emsell Larsen
 (CrimeDrama)
2014
Tommy
(Feature film, Nordsvensk Filmunderhållning)
Dir. Tarik Saleh
 (CrimeDramaMystery)
2014
Mammon
(TV Series, NRK Drama)
Dir. Cecilie A. Mosli
 (ActionCrimeMystery)
2014
Arne Dahl: Bad Blood
(TV Mini-Series, Filmlance International AB)
Dir. Mani Maserrat-Agah
 (CrimeDrama)
2012
Johan Falk: Spelets regler
(Feature film, Strix Drama)
Dir. Charlotte Brändström
 (ActionCrimeThriller)
2012
Men
(Short, Gondoro Film)
Dir. Abbe Hassan
 (DramaShort)
2012
Shoo bre
(Feature film, Acne Film)
Dir. Djengo Esmer
 (CrimeDramaRomance)
2012
Irene Huss
(TV Series, Illusion Film & Television)
Dir. Alexander Moberg
 (CrimeDramaThriller)
2011
Easy Money
(Feature film, Tre Vänner Produktion)
Dir. Daniel Espinosa
 (ActionCrimeDrama)
2010

Related news

‘The Helicopter Heist’ premieres on Netflix to fantastic reviews

Today Friday 22 November marks the highly anticipated Netflix premiere of The Helicopter Heist, which has already received great praise both in Sweden and internationally.

The reality-based suspense series, directed by Daniel Espinosa and written by Ronnie Sandahl, is based on Jonas Bonnier’s novel of the same name. The Helicopter Heist stars Mahmut Suvakci, Ardalan Esmaili, Iskra Kostic, Erik Svedberg-Zelman, Johanna Hedberg and Nina Mårshagen, among others.

“It’s tight, thrilling and believable down to the smallest element. /…/ Above all, the creators succeed in the art of creating drama despite the fact that the outcome is known.”
– DN ★★★★

The Helicopter Heist should and will be a success for Netflix. /…/ It’s exhilarating, believable, well-acted and sweaty. /…/ Suvakci and Esmaili are excellent individually and together, and Erik Svedberg-Zelman deserves a special mention.”
– Aftonbladet ★★★★

“The Helicopter Heist is a brilliant mini-series that lives up to the high expectations. /…/ Everyone involved have shown top-of-the-line skills in the creation of this mini-series. /…/ The heist around which the whole story revolves makes for superb entertainment, but it is Espinosa and Sandahl’s respect for the series’ characters which is the basis for the high rating and makes the journey worth following over eight episodes.”
– Filmtopp ★★★★

“Merrily sit back and partake in this rollercoaster ride, where ringmasters Espinosa and Sandahl joyfully and skilfully emulate the fairgrounds of Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann and that heist grand-père of them all, Rififi. /…/ Also under the glimmering headlights at centre stage is a plentiful and talented cast. /…/ Even if we know the outcome, it’s still exhilaratingly exciting.”
– Cineuropa

“Erik Svedberg-Zelman gives a masterclass in anxiety as the helicopter pilot. /…/ The standout, however, is Mahmut Suvakci, who might possibly have the most expressive eyes in all of Scandinavia. /…/ Suvacki runs the gamut of human emotions – powerlessness, ambition, despair, hopelessness and love. It’s a truly powerful performance that really ties the various narrative strands together. /…/ Thoroughly well written, directed and performed, this is a fascinating insight into what it takes to pull off one of the most daring crimes in modern Swedish history. /…/ It’s a must watch.”
– Nordic Watchlist

“With the gripping plot and driven by the interesting characters brilliantly played by the actors, The Helicopter Heist is as good as a Netflix action thriller series can get and should definitely be watched by fans of the genre.”
– DMT

Netflix releases trailer for ‘The Helicopter Heist’

Today, Netflix released the official trailer for The Helicopter Heist, the Swedish reality-based suspense series in eight parts which tells the story of the meticulous planning, ingenuity, and nerve that went into pulling off one of the most daring crimes in history.

One early September morning in 2009, eyes from around the world turn to an inconspicuous Stockholm suburb. A helicopter has landed on the roof of the country’s safest cash depot, and the police can only watch as the robbers disappear along with several million dollars. Not a single shot is fired. The Helicopter Heist is a character-driven and emotional story of brother- and fatherhood, but maybe most of all: a grand and fast-paced Icarus tale about winning or losing it all.

The limited series, directed by Daniel Espinosa (conceptual director) and written by Ronnie Sandahl, is based on Jonas Bonnier’s novel with the same name.

The Helicopter Heist premiers globally on November 22nd and stars Mahmut Suvakci, Ardalan Esmaili, Iskra Kostic, Erik Svedberg-Zelman and Nina Mårshagen, among else.

Photo: Kim Hardy

Mahmut Suvakci joins Salomonsson Agency

Mahmut Suvakci, born in 1981, grew up in Sweden and debuted as an actor in the highly acclaimed screen adaptation of Easy Money in 2010. This put him on the map as one of the most sought-after actors in Sweden to this day. His ability to move between multifaceted roles and characters is evident in his filmography, filled with significant roles in a variety of successful TV series and movies. Among these is the antagonist Isak Nimrod in the widely popular series Top Dog (2020-2023), for which he was nominated Best Supporting Role. His latest endeavors include a lead role in the highly anticipated The Helicopter Heist, directed by Daniel Espinosa, set to premiere on Netflix in 2024.