Shin Seong-il
Acting
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
2021A Year-End Medley
Yong-jin's Father
2013Door to the Night
Jong-Sub
2005Typhoon
President
1997Downfall
1996Festival
Hae Kwang
1995My Old Sweetheart
1993The Scent of Acacias in Your Arms
1992General's Son 3
1992Hong Do
1991Beyond the Mountain
Jin-Gong
1991Who Saw The Dragon's Claws?
Kim Eui Chang
1990Korean Connection
1990Mayumi: Virgin Terrorist
Investigator Lee
1990A Sketch of a Rainy Day
Yang-boo
1989Sand Castle
1988A Forest Where a Woman Breathes
1988Holy Night
1988Gam-dong
1988America, America
1988대물
성민
1987Ring of Hell
1987A Woman on the Verge
1987Moonlight Hunter
1987Lethe's Love Song