Shin Seong-il
Actor
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.
Born1937-05-08
Place of BirthDaegu, Korea
Known For
10.0
Vanished
DramaMystery
6.5
To the Last Day
Drama
7.2
A Year-End Medley
ComedyRomance
8.0
The Eunuch 2
Drama
4.6
Door to the Night
RomanceMystery
10.0
Desire
Drama
7.3
The Eunuch
DramaHistory
7.0
Herb of Desire
RomanceDrama
8.0
Why a Cuckoo Cries
HorrorDrama
7.0
The Midnight Sun
DramaCrime
7.0
Love's Condition
Drama
8.0
Legends
ActionDrama
9.0
An Empty Dream
FantasyHorror
Ban Geum-ryeon
Drama
6.0
The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy
Drama
6.5
Mayumi: Virgin Terrorist
Drama
6.6
General's Son 3
Action
6.0
Typhoon
ActionThriller
10.0
City Hunter
5.8
Romance Papa
Comedy
7.4
The Evergreen
Drama
7.0
Under the Sky in Seoul
RomanceDrama
The Scent of Acacias in Your Arms
DramaRomance
8.0
My Father the Bodyguard
ComedyFamily