Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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A Year-End Medley (2021) — Yong-jin's Father
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Typhoon (2005) — President
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Door to the Night (2013) — Jong-Sub
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A Day Off (1968) — Heo-wook
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Mist (1967) — Yun Gi-jun
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General's Son 3 (1992)
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Heavenly Homecoming to Stars (1974) — Moon-ho
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Gilsodom (1986) — Kim Dong-jin
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Festival (1996) — Hae Kwang
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Green Rain (1966) — Cheol
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The Barefooted Young (1964) — Jo Doo-soo
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Winter Woman (1977) — Heo Min
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Under the Sky in Seoul (1961) — Yeong-gil
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The Evergreen (1961) — Won-jae
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My Old Sweetheart (1995)
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I Am a King (1966) — Choi Yeong-cheol
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Romance Papa (1960) — Barun
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Kinship (1963) — Geo-buk
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Prince Yeonsan (1961) — Prince Jin-seong
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Madam White Snake (1960) — Seon Heo
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The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy (1963) — Lee Tae-yoon
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The Oldest Son (1984) — Lee Tae-yeong
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Night Journey (1977) — Park Dae-ri
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Wildflowers on the Battleground (1974)
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To the Last Day (1960) — Park Sang-sa
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My Hometown (1976) — Min Jun-tae
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The General's Mustache (1968) — Kim Chul-hoon
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The Eunuch (1968) — Jung-ho
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Tyrant Yeonsan (1962) — Prince Jin-seong
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Starting Point (1969)
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The Rose That Swallowed Thorn (1979)
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A Young Zelkova (1968) — Hyungyu
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A White Feathered Gull (1983)
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Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin (1968) — King Sukjong
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Korean Connection (1990)
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Gate of Woman (1972) — Hyo-jin
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Temporary Government in Shanghai (1969) — Shin il
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The Midnight Sun (1971) — 박
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An Empty Dream (1965) — The male patient
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Horse-year Bride (1966) — Kim Geun-ho