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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0793813
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
신성일
,
Sung-il Shin
,
申星一
,
金牛座
,
申圣日
,
Shen Xing-Yi
,
San Sing-Yat
,
Shin-Yeong Kang
,
강신성일
,
Date of Birth
1937-05-08
Place of Birth
Daegu, Korea
Date of Death
2018-11-04
