Shin Seong-il
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.
Birthday: 08 May 1937
Birth place: Daegu, Korea
Known for: Acting
Movies known for
The Beautiful Maid
A Young Zelkova
The Three-Day Reign
General's Son 3
A Year-End Medley
A White Feathered Gull
A Hero without a Serial Number
Confess of Woman
Living in the Sky
The Evergreen
Under an Umbrella
Chulsaegado
My Old Sweetheart
Who Saw The Dragon's Claws?
Dancing daughter
For My Husband
The Result of the Ambition
I Am a King
Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin
One Who Comes Back and the Other Who Has To Leave
Five Hostesses for the Resistance
The Big Chase
Ring of Hell
Special Agent X-7
Green Rain
Vega
Door to the Night
Is Your Husband Like This Too?
Wind, Please Tell Me
The Great Sokgulam Cave Temple
A Woman on the Verge
A Forest Where a Woman Breathes
Beyond the Mountain
Yes, Goodbye for Today
Korean Connection
Madam White Snake
Why a Cuckoo Cries
You Become a Star, Too
Herb of Desire
Legends
Gate of Woman