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Shin Seong-il
Born 1937-05-08Daegu, Korea
Shin Seong-il was a Korean actor (1937-2018). Born in occupied Korea, as Kang Shin-yeong, he attended Geonguk University, majoring in Korean Literature. He made his film debut in director Shin Sang-ok's Romance Papa in 1960 and appeared in more than 500 movies. He won several awards for best actor or best supporting actor for films such as Private Tutor (1963) and Moonlight Hunter (1987). In 1979, he became the chairman of the Korean Actors League and held the position for several consecutive terms. After a long career as an actor and having directed and even produced, Shin Sung-il retired from the film industry in favour of pursuing a career in politics. He was elected to the National Assembly.
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Year-End MedleyYong-jin's FatherDoor to the NightJong-SubTyphoonPresidentFestivalHae KwangMy Old SweetheartRoleMy Father the BodyguardRoleVanishedRoleThe Scent of Acacias in Your ArmsRoleHong DoRoleGeneral's Son 3RoleBeyond the MountainJin-GongWho Saw The Dragon's Claws?Kim Eui ChangMayumi: Virgin TerroristInvestigator LeeA Sketch of a Rainy DayYang-booKorean ConnectionRoleSand CastleRoleAmerica, AmericaRoleGam-dongRoleA Forest Where a Woman BreathesRole대물성민Holy NightRoleA Woman on the VergeRoleRing of HellRoleLethe's Love SongRole