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.
Top Filmography
A Year-End Medley
2021 // MOVIE
Typhoon
2005 // MOVIE
Door to the Night
2013 // MOVIE
A Day Off
1968 // MOVIE
General's Son 3
1992 // MOVIE
Heavenly Homecoming to Stars
1974 // MOVIE
Mist
1967 // MOVIE
Gilsodom
1986 // MOVIE
Festival
1996 // MOVIE
Green Rain
1966 // MOVIE
Winter Woman
1977 // MOVIE
The Barefooted Young
1964 // MOVIE
Under the Sky in Seoul
1961 // MOVIE
The Evergreen
1961 // MOVIE
My Old Sweetheart
1995 // MOVIE