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.

Movies with Shin Seong-il

• A Year-End Medley 2021 · ★ 7.2
• Typhoon 2005 · ★ 6.0
• Door to the Night 2013 · ★ 4.6
• A Day Off 1968 · ★ 6.3
• General's Son 3 1992 · ★ 6.1
• Mist 1967 · ★ 6.7
• Heavenly Homecoming to Stars 1974 · ★ 7.1
• Gilsodom 1986 · ★ 6.9
• Festival 1996 · ★ 7.4
• Green Rain 1966 · ★ 6.3
• The Barefooted Young 1964 · ★ 6.7
• Winter Woman 1977 · ★ 4.3
• Under the Sky in Seoul 1961 · ★ 7.0
• The Evergreen 1961 · ★ 7.4
• My Old Sweetheart 1995 · ★ 6.0
• I Am a King 1966 · ★ 5.2
• Romance Papa 1960 · ★ 5.8
• Kinship 1963 · ★ 6.2
• Prince Yeonsan 1961 · ★ 8.6
• Madam White Snake 1960 · ★ 7.9
• The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy 1963 · ★ 6.0
• The Oldest Son 1984 · ★ 7.5
• Night Journey 1977 · ★ 6.5
• Wildflowers on the Battleground 1974 · ★ 6.2
• To the Last Day 1960 · ★ 6.5
• My Hometown 1976 · ★ 7.0
• The General's Mustache 1968 · ★ 5.7
• The Eunuch 1968 · ★ 7.3
• Tyrant Yeonsan 1962 · ★ 6.0
• Starting Point 1969 · ★ 7.7
• The Rose That Swallowed Thorn 1979 · ★ 6.7
• A Young Zelkova 1968 · ★ 7.0
• A White Feathered Gull 1983 · ★ 7.0
• Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin 1968 · ★ 9.5
• Korean Connection 1990 · ★ 6.0
• Gate of Woman 1972 · ★ 7.5
• Temporary Government in Shanghai 1969 · ★ 7.5
• The Midnight Sun 1971 · ★ 7.0
• An Empty Dream 1965 · ★ 9.0
• Horse-year Bride 1966 · ★ 7.5