Uğur Uzunel (born November 12, 1988, in İzmir) is a Turkish actor known for his work in theater, film, and television. He has built a successful career through various stage performances, short films, and feature films, eventually transitioning into television.

Uğur Uzunel was born on November 12, 1988, in the Kadifekale neighborhood of Konak, İzmir. His interest in acting began at a young age, and he started performing in theater as early as the second grade of primary school. He was involved in the Scientific Theater Workshop for many years. Uzunel pursued his higher education at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Acting, where he participated in numerous short and long plays as well as thesis studies.

During his early career, Uzunel performed regularly at Bornova Municipality City Theater and co-founded a theater group called In'taKt with his friends. His film career began with short films before moving on to feature films such as Kumdan Kale, Ferahfeza, El Yazısı, and Evdeki Yabanlar. His first leading role was in the 2012 film Ferahfeza. That same year, he made his television debut by portraying the character 'Kürt Mehmet' in Ağır Roman Yeni Dünya, which aired on Star TV.