South Korean movie actors born in the year 1942
Here are 7 famous actors from South Korea were born in 1942:
Byun Hee-bong
Byun Hee-bong (June 8, 1942 Jangseong County-) a.k.a. Byeon hie-bong, Byeon Hui-bong, Pyŏn Hŭibong, Hee-bong Byeon, Hie-bong Byeon, Byeon, Byeon In-cheol, Pyŏn In-chŏl, Byun In-chul, Byeon Hee-Bong, Byun Hee-bong, Byun Heebong or Byeon Hee Bong is a South Korean actor.
Byun Hee-bong is a veteran South Korean actor who has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed movies and TV shows. He was born on June 8, 1942 in Jangseong County, South Korea. Byun made his acting debut in 1967 with the movie "A Water Mill". Over the years, he has acted in several popular movies such as "Memories of Murder", "The Host", "Snowpiercer", and "Parasite". Byun has also worked in many television dramas, including "Jang Hee-bin", "Jumong", and "Agassi".
Byun is known for his versatile acting skills and has won several awards for his performances, including the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Prize for TV at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In addition to acting, Byun is also a noted theater actor and director. He has directed several plays and has won the Best Director Award at the Seoul Theater Festival. Byun is considered to be one of the most respected actors in South Korea and he continues to be an active presence in the entertainment industry.
Bong-jin Jin
Bong-jin Jin (July 29, 1942 North Jeolla Province-) a.k.a. Jin Bong-Jin or Chen Feng Chen is a South Korean actor.
Jin Bong-Jin started his acting career in 1966 and became famous in the 1970s for his roles in various TV dramas and movies. He has won several awards, including the Best Actor Award at the 18th Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role in the movie "Rainbow Trout". Jin Bong-Jin is known for his powerful acting skills and versatility, and has appeared in over 130 films and TV dramas throughout his career. He has also directed and produced several films. In addition to his acting career, he is an accomplished painter and has held several exhibitions of his artwork. Jin Bong-Jin is considered one of the most talented actors in South Korea, and his contributions to the film industry are widely recognized.
Shin Chung-Sik
Shin Chung-Sik (April 20, 1942 Goryeong County-) a.k.a. Chung-sik Sin, Choong-sik Sin, Choong Shik Shin, Chung-seok Shin, Shin Choon-sik, Shin Choong-sik or Sin Choong-sik is a South Korean actor. He has two children, Shin Young-ho and Shin Joon-ho.
Shin Chung-Sik has had a prolific career in the South Korean entertainment industry spanning over five decades. He started his career in acting in the late 1960s and has acted in numerous films, television dramas, and stage productions. He has won several awards including the prestigious Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "The Surrogate Woman" in 1987.
Apart from his acting career, Shin Chung-Sik is also a respected professor at Chung-Ang University, where he has been teaching acting since 1997. He has trained numerous aspiring actors who have gone on to successful careers in the industry.
Shin Chung-Sik has also been actively involved in promoting Korean culture and has participated in various events and festivals organized by the Korean government around the world. He has been recognized for his contributions to Korean culture by being awarded the Order of Cultural Merit in 2011.
Despite his age, Shin Chung-Sik continues to remain active in the industry and his contributions have helped shape the Korean entertainment industry as we know it today.
Kang Min-ho
Kang Min-ho (March 1, 1942 South Korea-August 23, 1994) was a South Korean actor.
He started his career in the entertainment industry in 1963 as a member of the MBC Drama Studio. Kang Min-ho appeared in numerous films and dramas throughout his career, and his talent earned him recognition through a number of awards, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Aside from his successful acting career, Kang Min-ho was also known for his musical contributions. He released several albums and even sang the soundtracks for some of the dramas he starred in.
Kang Min-ho passed away in 1994 due to liver cancer, leaving behind a legacy that is still celebrated today. His contributions to the entertainment industry in South Korea have paved the way for future generations of actors and performers.
Park Jong-Seol
Park Jong-Seol (July 14, 1942 Korea under Japanese rule-) also known as Jong-seol Park, Park Jong-sel, Jeong Seol Park or Jong-Sel Park is a South Korean actor.
He began his acting career in the mid-1960s and has since appeared in over 100 films and television series. Park gained recognition for his performance in the 1975 film "Sunset on the Sarang Canal", which earned him a Best Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards. He went on to appear in several critically acclaimed films such as "Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown" and "The General's Son". In addition to his film work, Park has also had a successful career in television, and has served as a judge on various talent shows. He is widely regarded as one of South Korea's most respected actors and has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career.
Kim Bong-geun
Kim Bong-geun (November 20, 1942 South Korea-) is a South Korean actor.
He is best known for his performances in various acclaimed films and television dramas, including "The Gate of Destiny", "The Taebaek Mountains", "Dae Jang Geum", and "Moon Embracing the Sun".
Born in Jeonju, South Korea, Kim Bong-geun started his career in the entertainment industry in the 1970s. He made his debut as an actor in the film "A Pearl in Mud" in 1973, and then became a regular cast member of the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) variety show "Dooly the Little Dinosaur".
Throughout his career, Kim has received several awards and nominations for his acting, including the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2012. He has also served as a goodwill ambassador for the Korean National Red Cross and the Korea Tourism Organization. Outside of acting, Kim is known for his passion for golf and his interest in environmental issues.
Lee Il-Woong
Lee Il-Woong (July 5, 1942 South Korea-) also known as Il-woong Lee, Lee Ill-woong or Lee Ilwoong is a South Korean actor.
Lee Il-Woong began his acting career in 1964 with a small role in the film "Love in the Mud." He quickly became a popular supporting actor in South Korean cinema throughout the 1960s and 1970s, appearing in numerous films such as "The General's Mustache" and "The Pillar of Shame." In addition to film, he also acted in several popular television dramas, including "The Last Match" and "Lee Chi, Baek Dong-soo." Despite taking a break from acting for several years to focus on his family, he made a successful return to the screen in the late 1990s and 2000s with roles in popular films like "Lies" and "The Host." Lee Il-Woong is known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic.