After completing his education at Bursa Anatolian High School, Kurtaş graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University State Conservatory Theatre Department.
He made his television debut in ATV's series Ezel, portraying the character of "Can Uçar" in the final episode.
He had his breakthrough with Kanal D's Bir Çocuk Sevdim (2011–12), portraying the leading role of Sinan Harmangil.
In 2012, together with Hatice Aslan, he starred in the movie Vücut playing the character of İzzet Gündoğdu.
[3] In 2013, together with Ulaş Tuna Astepe and Efe Tunçer, he founded the music band Bir Aralık.