Shin Seong-il

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.

Known For

A Year-End Medley 2021 ★ 7.2
Door to the Night 2013 ★ 4.6
Typhoon 2005 ★ 6.0
Festival 1996 ★ 7.4
Vanished 1994 ★ 10.0
The Scent of Acacias in Your Arms 1993
General's Son 3 1992 ★ 6.6
Hong Do 1992 ★ 4.0
Mayumi: Virgin Terrorist 1990 ★ 6.5
Sand Castle 1989 ★ 7.0
Ban Geum-ryeon 1981
Love's Condition 1979 ★ 7.0
An Affair with Peanuts 1979 ★ 9.0
Winter Woman 1977 ★ 4.3
Night Journey 1977 ★ 6.5
The Midnight Sun 1971 ★ 7.0
The Eunuch 2 1969 ★ 8.0
The Eunuch 1968 ★ 7.3
Desire 1968 ★ 10.0
An Empty Dream 1965 ★ 9.0
The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy 1963 ★ 6.0
The Evergreen 1961 ★ 7.4
To the Last Day 1960 ★ 6.5
Romance Papa 1960 ★ 5.8