[1][2] After getting a degree in marketing from Brunel University London, he studied acting at Başkent Communication Sciences Academy.
[3] Yıldırım started his acting career with a supporting role in the crime series Kayıp alongside Aslı Enver, İlker Kaleli.
His main breakthrough came with his role in popular series Ulan İstanbul, in which he acted alongside his ex-wife Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Uğur Polat, Sevtap Özaltun, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil and Şebnem Bozoklu.
He played in spin off series Klavye Delikanlıları of franchise comedy films "Çakallarla Dans".
After appearing in a leading role in TRT 1's crime series Halka alongside Hande Erçel, Serkan Çayoğlu.