Numan Acar

Personal context

Summary

Numan Acar is a Turkish-German actor, producer, writer, and director known for Homeland, Prison Break, In the Fade, and Aladdin. His screen work often includes stories involving migration, religion, and identity; he has said those themes have accompanied him for decades and should not be taboo. He has also said he wants cinema to bring “more diversity, more tolerance, more open minds,” and described that goal as a reason he began writing and producing. No public advocacy affiliations, campaign activity, or statements on LGBTQ issues are on record.