About Troy
- 12Network & Streaming Credits
- 8Networks & Streamers
- LABased in Los Angeles
Troy Caylak is a Los Angeles-based actor who's somehow convinced some genuinely talented people to share scenes with him. Bill Hader. Chris Evans. Kiefer Sutherland. Mandy Moore. Christina Applegate. Craig Robinson. Also, he's the reigning King of Suckballs Mountain, a distinction earned through athletic prowess and questionable decision-making. None of them asked for security, which he considers a personal win.
He does drama with weight. He does comedy with timing. He does that rare thing where the audience can't tell which one it is but everyone in the room knows something just worked. Casting directors have a word for actors like Troy. Troy just calls it what it is: a good day at work.
HBO twice. Netflix multiple times. Streaming platforms. Network television. Cable. He's worked everywhere that matters and he's just getting started. Every credit builds the next opportunity. He knows how to use them.
At a glance
- Full name
- Turhan Troy Caylak
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA · New York, NY
- Unions
- SAG-AFTRA · Actors' Equity Association
- Training
- NYU Tisch School of the Arts · Shakespeare Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Recognition
- Two-time SAG Award nominee with the ensemble cast of HBO's Barry
- Known for
- Barry (HBO), Dead to Me (Netflix), Killing It (Peacock), The Offer (Paramount+), Law & Order: SVU (NBC), Designated Survivor (Netflix) — all 12 credits
- Characters
- Ahmet (The Kebab Guy), Viktor (The Ice Cream Man), Uncle Joey (The Baker), Uncle Hazzi (The Uber Guy) — watch the skits
- Representation
- Entertainment Lab (LA / NY), AMT Artists, Inc. (LA), The Library Agency (LA) — contact
Frequently Asked
Who is Troy Caylak?
Troy Caylak (Turhan Troy Caylak) is an actor based in Los Angeles and New York and a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity. He trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., and has appeared in HBO's Barry, Netflix's Dead to Me, The Lincoln Lawyer and Designated Survivor, Paramount+'s The Offer, NBC's Law & Order: SVU, CBS's FBI, NCIS: Los Angeles and SEAL Team, Peacock's Killing It, FX's Dave, and The Chosen. He is a two-time SAG Award nominee with the ensemble cast of Barry, and the creator of the comedy characters Ahmet, Viktor, Uncle Joey and Uncle Hazzi on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
What TV shows has Troy Caylak been in?
Troy Caylak has appeared in Barry (HBO), Dead to Me (Netflix), Killing It (Peacock), The Offer (Paramount+), Law & Order: SVU (NBC, two episodes), FBI (CBS), NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS), The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix), Designated Survivor (Netflix), SEAL Team (CBS), Dave (FX) and The Chosen (Angel Studios). See the full list on the Credits page.
Is Troy Caylak a SAG-AFTRA member?
Yes. Troy Caylak is a member of SAG-AFTRA and of Actors' Equity Association (Equity).
Where is Troy Caylak based?
Troy Caylak is based in Los Angeles and also works in New York.
Where can I watch Troy Caylak's skits and characters?
On the Skits page of this site, and on TikTok (@troycaylak), Instagram (@troycaylak) and YouTube (@TroyCaylak). Fans can help fund new skits through Buy Me a Coffee.
Let's Talk.
For casting, bookings and press, reach Troy's representation directly. For everything else, send a dispatch.
- LA / NY Entertainment Lab 323-746-5003
- LA AMT Artists, Inc. (818) 582-2490
- LA The Library Agency 818-849-6384