South Korean movie actors born in the year 1960
Here are 6 famous actors from South Korea were born in 1960:
Phillip Rhee
Phillip Rhee (September 7, 1960 Seoul-) also known as Phil Rhee is a South Korean actor, film producer and martial artist.
He is best known for his role as Tommy Lee in the "Best of the Best" film series. Rhee began his martial arts training at a young age and went on to become a black belt in taekwondo. In addition to his film career, Rhee has also served as a martial arts choreographer and stunt coordinator. He founded the TRU TKD martial arts organization, which teaches taekwondo and promotes the art worldwide. Rhee has also been recognized for his philanthropic work, including his support of the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
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Kim Ki-duk
Kim Ki-duk (December 20, 1960 Chunyang-myeon, Bonghwa-) also known as Kim Kidŏk, Gim Gideok, Ki-duk Kim, Kim Ki-Deok or Kim Ki-Duk is a South Korean film producer, film director, screenwriter, film editor, production designer, actor, cinematographer and film art director.
He is known for his provocative and controversial films that often feature themes of violence, sexuality, and the human condition. Kim Ki-duk began his career as a screenwriter in the late 1990s, and quickly gained recognition for his directorial debut, "Crocodile" in 1996. Some of his notable films over the years include "Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring" (2003), "3-Iron" (2004), and "Pieta" (2012). Kim Ki-duk has won numerous awards for his work, including the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival for his film "Pietà" in 2012. Despite his controversial subject matter, Kim Ki-duk is considered one of the most important and influential directors in South Korean cinema.
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Cheon Ho-Jin
Cheon Ho-Jin (September 9, 1960 Busan-) also known as Ho-jin Jeon, Chun Ho Jin, Ho-jin Cheon, Ho-jin Chun, Cheonhojin, Ch'ŏn Ho-chin, Cheon Hojin or Cheon Ho Jin is a South Korean actor. His child is called Cheon Jeong-woo.
Cheon Ho-Jin began his acting career in the late 1980s and has since become one of the most well-known and respected actors in South Korea. He has appeared in numerous popular films and television dramas, including "White Badge," "My Love, My Bride," and "The King's Face." In 2019, he won the Grand Prize at the KBS Drama Awards for his performance in the drama series "Doctor Prisoner." Outside of acting, Cheon is known for his love of sports, particularly baseball, and has been a vocal advocate for the sport in South Korea.
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Lee Gyeung-young
Lee Gyeung-young (December 12, 1960 Chungju-) also known as Kyeong-yeong Lee, Kyung-yong Yi, Lee Gyeong-Yeong, Lee Kyong-yong, Lee Geung-young, I Kyong-yong, I Gyeong-yeong, Lee Kyung-young, Lee Kyeong-young, Lee Kyeong-yeong, Lee Kyoung-Young, Lee Kyungyoung or Lee Gyeong Yeong is a South Korean actor and film director.
He attended Chungju High School and went on to study theater at Chung-Ang University in Seoul. Lee began his acting career in 1984 and has since appeared in over 100 films and television dramas. He is well-known for his versatile acting skills and has received numerous awards for his performances, including Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. In addition to his acting work, Lee has also directed several films, including "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back" (2003) and "The Beast and the Beauty" (2005). He is considered one of the most respected actors in the Korean film industry.
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Lee Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu (August 1, 1960 Busan-) is a South Korean master of ceremonies, comedian, film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor. He has one child, Lee Ye-rim.
Lee Kyung-kyu first gained national fame in the 1980s with his quick wit and comedic timing. He went on to become a prolific entertainer, hosting various television programs such as "Star Golden Bell" and "1 Night 2 Days." He has also starred in movies like "Kick the Moon" and "Sunny" and directed films such as "City of the Rising Sun" and "When Romance Meets Destiny."
In addition to his work in entertainment, Lee Kyung-kyu is also known for his charitable work. He founded the Kyung-Kyu Love Sharing Foundation, which provides scholarships and assistance to underprivileged children in South Korea.
In recent years, Lee Kyung-kyu has taken a step back from the entertainment industry to focus on his health. In 2020, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with early-stage colon cancer and underwent surgery for it. He has since made a successful recovery and returned to hosting his own talk show, "Lee Kyung-kyu's Let's Meet Now."
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Jun Kwang-ryul
Jun Kwang-ryul (February 11, 1960 Seoul-) a.k.a. Kwang-leol Jeon, Kwang-Ryul Jun, Jeon Kwangryul, Chun Kwang-yol, Jeon Kwang-Leol, Jeon Kwang-ryeol, Jeon Gwang-nyeol or Jŏn Gwangnyŏl is a South Korean actor. He has one child, Jun Dong-hyuk.
Jun Kwang-ryul graduated from Chung-Ang University’sDepartment of Theatre and Film. He made his acting debut in the late 1980s and gained popularity in the 1990s. He gained critical acclaim with his role in the movie "Peppermint Candy" in the year 1999. He has acted in several successful South Korean films and TV dramas, including "Heo Jun", "Emperor of the Sea", "Iris", "Jumong", "City Hunter", "The Fatal Encounter" and "My Sassy Girl". He has won several awards for his acting in both films and TV dramas. In addition to his acting career, he has also worked as a professor at the Korea National University of Arts.
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