South Korean movie actors born in the year 1946
Here are 12 famous actors from South Korea were born in 1946:
Kim Yong-Geon
Kim Yong-Geon (May 8, 1946 Chilgok County-) also known as Yong-geon Kim, Kim Yong-gun, Yong-gun Kim, Gim Yong-geon, Kim Yong-gŏn, Kim Yong Gun or Kim Yong Kun is a South Korean actor. He has two children, Ha Jung-woo and Cha Hyeon-woo.
Kim Yong-Geon began his acting career in the late 1960s and has since then appeared in numerous films and television dramas. He is widely recognized for his distinct voice and outstanding acting skills, which have earned him several awards and nominations throughout his career. Some of his most notable works on television include "Sandglass," "My Love Patzzi," and "The Legendary Witch," while his notable film credits include "Crying Fist," "The Unjust," and "The Beauty Inside." Apart from his successful acting career, Kim Yong-Geon is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his involvement in the "Sharing Love" campaign for underprivileged children.
Kwang-sup Kim
Kwang-sup Kim (August 8, 1946 Pyeongtaek-) a.k.a. Kwang-seop Kim is a South Korean actor and film producer. He has two children, A-yeong Kim and A-ra Kim.
Kwang-sup Kim started his career in the entertainment industry in 1970 by playing a minor role in the film "Mandala". He appeared in a number of movies and television dramas throughout the 1970s and 1980s, but it wasn't until the 1990s that he became a household name with his role in the popular television drama "Sons and Daughters".
In addition to his successful acting career, Kwang-sup Kim is also a respected film producer. He has produced a number of critically acclaimed films, including "Peppermint Candy" and "Oasis". He received the Grand Bell Award for Best Picture for "Peppermint Candy" in 2000.
Kwang-sup Kim is known for his versatility as an actor, and has played a wide range of roles throughout his career. He has been praised for his ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters, and his performances have earned him numerous awards and nominations.
In his personal life, Kwang-sup Kim is known for being extremely private. He rarely discusses his personal life in interviews, and prefers to keep a low profile outside of his work.
Ho-seok Kong
Ho-seok Kong (December 28, 1946 South Korea-) also known as Kong Ho-seok, Gong Ho-seok, Kong Ho-Suk or Gong Hoseok is a South Korean actor.
He began his career in the film and television industry in the 1960s and has since appeared in numerous Korean dramas and films. Kong Ho-seok is renowned for his versatile acting skills and has won awards for his outstanding performances in various genres such as drama, comedy and action films.
Apart from acting, he is also known for his involvement in theatre productions, and has even directed a few plays himself. In addition, Kong Ho-seok has also contributed his voice as a narrator for several documentaries and has made appearances in variety shows.
Kong Ho-seok's notable works include the dramas "Hur Jun", "The Immortal Yi Soon-shin" and "Dae Jang Geum", along with the films "General's Son", "The Harmonium in my Memory" and "The King and the Clown".
Throughout his career, Kong Ho-seok has received multiple accolades and recognition for his contributions to the Korean entertainment industry, and remains a highly respected figure in the field of acting.
Kwon Byeong-Gil
Kwon Byeong-Gil (November 5, 1946 Cheongyang County-) also known as Kwon Byung-gil, Kwon Byeong-gil, Byung-gil Kwun, Pyeong-kir Kwon, Kwon Byung Gil, Kwon Byunggil or Kwon Byeong-kil is a South Korean actor.
He graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Theater and Film. Kwon made his acting debut in 1970 and has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas. He is particularly known for his roles in action films, such as "The Divine Weapon" and "A Bittersweet Life." In addition to his acting career, Kwon is also a theater director and producer. He has won several awards throughout his career, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2006 Korean Film Awards.
Sang-geon Jo
Sang-geon Jo (January 9, 1946 Chongju-) also known as Jo Sang-gun, Jo Sang-geon, Sang-gun Cho or Cho Sang-keon is a South Korean actor.
Jo Sang-geon began his acting career in the 1970s and has since appeared in numerous films and television dramas. He is best known for his roles in the films "Aimless Bullet" (1961), "A Flower in Hell" (1958) and "The Housemaid" (1960). Jo has won several awards for his acting, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 7th Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role in the film "Deep Blue Night" (1985). In addition to his acting career, Jo is also a professor of acting at Chung-Ang University in Seoul.
Ju-hyeon No
Ju-hyeon No (August 19, 1946 Seoul-) otherwise known as Noh Joo-hyun, No Ju-Hyun, No Ju-Hyeon, No Juhyun or Noh Juhyeon is a South Korean actor. He has one child, No Seung-Hee.
No Ju-hyeon started his acting career in 1967 and has appeared in over 70 films and 50 television dramas. He is known for his roles in popular Korean dramas such as "Kim Soo Ro", "The Immortal Lee Soon-shin", and "Jeon Woo-chi". No is also recognized for his contribution to Korean musical theatre, playing the lead roles in productions of "Mozart", "The Phantom of the Opera", and "Les Misérables". In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded the Medal of Culture Merit by the South Korean government in 2010. No passed away on October 5, 2011, from liver cancer. His legacy as one of the most beloved actors of Korean entertainment lives on through his numerous fans and memorable performances.
Park Yong-Sik
Park Yong-Sik (December 26, 1946 Chuncheon-August 2, 2013 Seoul) also known as Yong-sik Park was a South Korean actor. He had one child, Park Ji-yoon.
Park Yong-Sik was best known for his performances in popular Korean dramas such as "Jealousy" (1992), "Last War" (1999), and "My Rosy Life" (2005). He received critical acclaim for his role in "Railroad" (2007), which won the Best Feature Film at the Newport Beach Film Festival in California. Park began his acting career in 1972 and continued working until his death in 2013 at the age of 67. In addition to acting, Park was also a radio personality and hosted his own show on KBS Radio from 1976 to 2012. Despite his success, Park was known for his humble and gentle nature both on and off-screen.
Chu-Ryeon Kim
Chu-Ryeon Kim (January 1, 1946 Goseong County, South Gyeongsang-November 8, 2011 Gimhae) a.k.a. Kim Choo-Ryeon, Chu-ryeon Kim, Chu-Ryun Kim or Kim Churyeon was a South Korean actor and singer.
He made his debut as an actor in 1967 and appeared in over 100 films and TV dramas throughout his career. Some of his notable works include "Crying Fist," "Jumong," and "War and Love." He was also known for his talents as a singer, with several of his songs becoming hits in South Korea. Kim was awarded with various accolades for his contributions to the Korean entertainment industry, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the MBC Drama Awards in 2006. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 65 due to liver cancer.
Nam Jin
Nam Jin (September 27, 1946 Mokpo-) a.k.a. Jin Nam is a South Korean actor and singer.
He began his career in the entertainment industry as a singer in 1966 and went on to become one of the most popular male singers in Korea during the 1960s and 1970s. Nam Jin's most popular songs include "Rain and You," "A Love Story of a Certain Woman," and "Penelope."
In addition to his singing career, Nam Jin also appeared in several Korean films and TV dramas, showcasing his acting skills. He starred in the 1981 film "The Upper Classes" and the popular 2010 drama "Secret Garden."
Nam Jin has received numerous awards for his contributions to the South Korean entertainment industry, including the Order of Cultural Merit in 2013. He is also known for his charitable work, especially for his efforts to support underprivileged children in South Korea.
Kim Jeong-Cheol
Kim Jeong-Cheol (October 10, 1946 Jeonju-) also known as Jeong-cheol Kim, Kim Chung-chul, Kim Jeongchul, Kim Jungchul or Kim Jeong Cheol is a South Korean actor, film director and screenwriter.
Born in Jeonju, Kim Jeong-Cheol graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Theater and Film. He began his acting career in the 1970s and has appeared in numerous films and television dramas throughout his career.
In addition to acting, Kim Jeong-Cheol has also directed and written screenplays for several films. His directorial debut was the film "Ticket" in 1986, and he went on to direct several other films including "Kim's War" and "The Gate of Destiny".
Kim Jeong-Cheol has received numerous awards for his contributions to the South Korean entertainment industry, including the Best Actor Award at the MBC Drama Awards in 1996 for his role in the TV drama "Yesterday". He has also served as a judge for various film festivals and is highly respected for his knowledge and expertise in the film industry.
Choi Yun-Seok
Choi Yun-Seok (November 10, 1946 Korea-) also known as Yun-seok Choi, Yunsuk Choi, Yoonsuk Choi, Yoonsuk Choe, Yunsuk Choe or Choi Yoon-seok is a South Korean actor.
He graduated from the Theater and Film Department at Dongguk University, and made his acting debut in 1972. Choi has appeared in numerous films and television dramas throughout his career, including the hit dramas "Sandglass" and "Jealousy Incarnate." He has won several awards for his performances, including a Best Supporting Actor award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role in the film "The President's Last Bang." Choi is also noted for his work in theater, having appeared in various productions both in South Korea and abroad.
Heung-gi Kim
Heung-gi Kim (July 28, 1946 South Korea-March 6, 2009) was a South Korean actor.
Throughout his career, Kim appeared in over 60 movies and television dramas. He made his acting debut in 1968 in the film "A Water Mill". In 1973, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for his role in the film "A Good, Good Man". Kim was also known for his roles in popular films such as "March of Fools" (1975) and "The Woman Who Walks on Water" (1979). In addition to his successful acting career, Kim was also a talented singer and released several albums in the 1970s. Kim passed away in 2009 from complications related to cancer.