South Korean movie actors born in the year 1939
Here are 6 famous actors from South Korea were born in 1939:
Kim In-mun
Kim In-mun (April 13, 1939 Gimpo-April 25, 2011 Ilsan-gu) otherwise known as Kim In-moon, In-Moon Kim, In-mun Kim or Kim Inmoon was a South Korean actor. His children are called Kim Pil-su and Kim Hyun-su.
Kim In-mun was born on April 13, 1939, in Gimpo, South Korea. He graduated from the Department of Drama at Korea National University of Arts. Kim made his acting debut in the 1960s and appeared in numerous plays, films, and television dramas throughout his career. He was especially well-known for his supporting roles in films like "Memories of Murder," "The Host," and "The Good, The Bad, and The Weird," all directed by Bong Joon-ho. Kim won several awards for his acting, including the KBS Best Supporting Actor Award for the television drama, "Mom's Dead Upset." He also served as a professor at the Korea National University of Arts. Kim passed away on April 25, 2011, in Ilsan-gu, South Korea, at the age of 72, leaving behind two children named Kim Pil-su and Kim Hyun-su.
Lee Dae Ro
Lee Dae Ro (October 13, 1939 South Korea-) also known as Dae-ro Lee or Lee Dae-ro is a South Korean actor. He has one child, Lee Ji-Hyeong.
Lee Dae Ro began his acting career in the late 1950s and has since appeared in over 200 films and TV dramas. He gained popularity for his portrayal of tough, no-nonsense characters in movies such as "The General's Son" and "City Hunter." Lee is known for his commanding presence on screen and is considered a legendary figure in the Korean film industry. Outside of acting, he has also worked as a film director and producer. In 2015, Lee received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. Despite his success, Lee has remained humble and dedicated to his craft, stating in interviews that he continues to study acting and strive for improvement.
Ji-myeong Oh
Ji-myeong Oh (March 5, 1939 Seoul-) also known as Oh Ji-Myeong, Oh Ji Myong or Oh Ji-Myong is a South Korean actor.
Ji-myeong Oh began his acting career in the 1960s and has since appeared in numerous films, TV dramas, and stage productions. He is known for his versatility as an actor and has played a wide range of roles throughout his career. Some of his notable performances include his roles in the films "The Aimless Bullet" (1961), "The Sino-Japanese War and Queen Shin" (1988), and "The Harmonium in My Memory" (1999). Oh has won several awards for his contributions to Korean cinema, including the Best Actor Award at the 1988 Blue Dragon Film Awards. Outside of acting, Oh has also served as a professor at Chung-Ang University's Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science, Multimedia & Film.
Kim Dong-hun
Kim Dong-hun (April 9, 1939 Seoul-March 21, 1996 Seoul) was a South Korean actor and theatrical producer.
He was a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts and began his career in theater before transitioning to film and television. Kim Dong-hun starred in numerous Korean dramas and films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and was known for his powerful performances and emotional range. In addition to his acting career, he also directed and produced many successful theater productions. Throughout his career, he garnered critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Best Actor award at the 1970 Blue Dragon Awards for his performance in the film "Traces of Love." He passed away in 1996 at the age of 57.
Yang Teak-jo
Yang Teak-jo (March 23, 1939 Korea under Japanese rule-) also known as Taek-jo Yang, Yang Taek-jo or Yang Taekjo is a South Korean actor and voice actor. His children are called Yang Hee-jeong and Yang Hyung-suk.
Yang Teak-jo began his acting career in the 1960s and quickly rose to fame as a talented performer. He is known for his roles in popular Korean dramas such as "Dae Jang Geum", "Jumong", and "Iris". In addition to his acting career, Yang Teak-jo has also lent his voice to numerous animated films and TV shows, including the Korean dub of Disney's "The Lion King".
Throughout his career, Yang Teak-jo has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the Korean entertainment industry. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards, in recognition of his long and distinguished career as an actor. Despite his many accomplishments, Yang Teak-jo remains humble and committed to perfecting his craft, and he continues to work in the entertainment industry to this day.
Kim Woon-Ha
Kim Woon-Ha (November 25, 1939-November 5, 2014) a.k.a. Woon-ha Kim, Kim Wun-ha or Kim Woonha was a South Korean actor.
He was born in Hamhung, a city in the northeast of modern-day North Korea. Kim began his acting career in the 1960s and was a prolific actor in both film and television for over four decades. He starred in over 200 films throughout his career and received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as "The Housemaid" (1960) and "The General's Son" (1990). Kim also appeared in several popular television dramas, including "Rosy Life" (2005) and "Empress Myeongseong" (2001). In addition to his acting career, Kim was also known for his humanitarian work, particularly his efforts to support victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 74 due to stomach cancer.