After quitting his studies in economics at Duisburg University, Atilla Oener completed his acting studies at the "Theater der Keller" in Cologne in 2005 with distinction. This was followed by a first engagement at the Rheinisches Landestheater Neuss, guest performances at the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus, Theater Hagen, Atze Musiktheater, Wolfgang Borchert Theater, Ballhaus Naunynstrasse, as well as various film and television roles in Germany and Turkey.
Since 2008, has been the father of three  living in Berlin as an actor, author and director. In 2019, he received BKM funding for a screenplay development. In 2021, he took part as an author in the writing workshop Unconventional Signs - neue postmigrantische Theatertexte at Ballhaus Naunynstrasse; in the same year, he developed and directed the documentary theatre piece "Territory" there. His production "Im Strom" can currently be seen at Ballhaus Nanunystrasse. In addition to his creative work, he has been working as a boxing coach for children, young people and adults in Kreuzberg for 10 years.