South Korean movie actors died in the year 1975
Here are 1 famous actors from South Korea died in 1975:
Heo Jang-kang
Heo Jang-kang (May 9, 1925 Seoul-September 21, 1975 Jung District, Seoul) also known as Jang-kang Heo, Ho Chang-kang, Heo Jang-gang, Heo Jang Gang, Huh Jang-Kang, Jang-gang Heo, Jeong-kang Heo, Heo Jangkang or Heo Chang-kang was a South Korean screenwriter, film director and actor. He had two children, Jun-ho Heo and Gi-ho Heo.
Heo Jang-kang was known as one of the most prominent figures in the development of Korean cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. He started his career as a screenwriter and worked on several films such as "The Widow" and "Bellflower". Later, Heo established himself as a director and made his directorial debut with the film "A Flower in Hell" in 1958. He went on to direct several successful and critically acclaimed films, including "The General's Mustache" and "The Flower in the Storm".
Heo Jang-kang was also known for his acting roles in films such as "The Housemaid" and "Obaltan". He won several awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 16th Berlin International Film Festival for his film "A Bloodstained Flower" in 1966.
Heo's life was tragically cut short when he died at the age of 50 due to a heart attack while shooting a film. Despite his untimely death, Heo's contributions to Korean cinema continue to be celebrated to this day.
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