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Shin Seong-il

Shin Seong-il (May 8, 1937 – November 4, 2018) was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film A Romantic Papa and rose to fame through popular youth titles in the 1960s. A star in the 1960s and 1970s, his status as one of Korea's top actors extended well into the 1980s.

Also recorded as Shin Sung-il

Shin Seong-il

Name
Shin Seong-il
Born
8 May 1937
Birthplace
Daegu, Korea, Empire of Japan
Died
4 November 2018
Place of death
Hwasun, South Korea
Nationality
South Korea
Occupation
actor · film director · film producer · politician
Education
Konkuk University · Kyeongbuk High School
Known for
Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter
Languages
Korean

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Shin Seong-il (May 8, 1937 – November 4, 2018) was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film A Romantic Papa and rose to fame through popular youth titles in the 1960s. A star in the 1960s and 1970s, his status as one of Korea's top actors extended well into the 1980s.

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