Kurtiz's performance as Ramiz Karaeski turned him into a cultural philosopher. His deep, resonant voice reading poetry and delivering cryptic advice became a hallmark of Turkish television. One of his most enduring character quotes from IMDb reflects his mastery of presence:
Late in life, he achieved a new level of fame in Turkey with his roles in Ezel and as Ebusuud Efendi in Muhteşem Yüzyıl . The Wisdom of Ramiz Dayı Tuncel Kurtiz 39 In TГјm
In 1986, he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival for his role in The Smile of the Lamb . Kurtiz's performance as Ramiz Karaeski turned him into