Nejat Uygur was born on 10 August 1927 as the second of three children to an officer father and a teacher mother.
Nejat Uygur became unforgettable with his comedy plays such as Cibali Karakolu, Kaynanatör, Hastane mi Kestane mi?, Miğferine Çiçek Eken Asker, Minti Minti, Sizinki Can da Bizimki Patlıcan mı?, Son Umudum Milli Piyango, Şeyini Şey Ettiğimin Şeyi, Şeytandan 29 Gün Evvel Doğan Çocuk, Zamsalak, Alo Orası Tımarhane mi?, Aman Özal Duymasın, Benim Annem Evden Neden Kaçtı?.
[1] In addition to his theatre plays, he starred also in a number of movies, most notable in Cafer Bey.
[1] On 10 September 2009, Nejat Uygur was hospitalized in Istanbul due to watershed stroke that paralyzed him on the left body side.
[2] Following a memorial ceremony at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall and the religious funeral at the Teşvikiye Mosque, he was buried at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.