Shin Seong-il
Actor
- Born
- May 8, 1937 · Daegu, Korea
- Died
- November 4, 2018 (age 81)
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.
Known for
A Year-End Medley
December 29, 2021
Typhoon
December 14, 2005
Door to the Night
November 6, 2013
A Day Off
December 1, 1968
General's Son 3
September 11, 1992
Mist
October 18, 1967
Heavenly Homecoming to Stars
April 26, 1974
Gilsodom
April 5, 1986
Festival
June 6, 1996
Green Rain
June 10, 1966
The Barefooted Young
February 29, 1964
Winter Woman
September 27, 1977
Acting152
- 2021A Year-End Medley as Yong-jin's Father
- 2013Door to the Night as Jong-Sub
- 2005Typhoon as President
- 1996Festival as Hae Kwang
- 1995My Old Sweetheart
- 1995My Father the Bodyguard
- 1994Vanished
- 1993The Scent of Acacias in Your Arms
- 1992Hong Do
- 1992General's Son 3
- 1991Beyond the Mountain as Jin-Gong