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Born Byun Chang Gyu on the 29th July 1895, in Seoul, Korea. He began to use the stage name Byun Ki Jong when he began theatre in 1912. In 1913 he met with Yi Gi Se who was a pioneer in the theatrical movement. In 1919, he joined the Chosun Literary Association of Yi Sensei, and starred in the serial play "Jigi". At this time, he was a young man in his mid-twenties, but he worked as a labourer and became a professional actor. He also performed in theatre performances, radio plays, and theatre companies. During the time of the US Military Government, he became chairman of the theatre of the Korea Theatre Association. However, as the US military 's left - wing oppression intensified, the left - wing connections of the theatre system became more and more common, and the free theatre stopped performing. In the Republic of Korea, the actor actively participated in the theatre scene. He made his on screen debut in "A Hometown in Heart" in 1949. In 1956, he was selected as a member of the Korean Academy of Arts. He was a veteran of the theatre industry, holding roles including deputy director of the Korean theatre arts department, advisor to the Korea Theatre Association, and director of the National Theatre Company. In 1973, he received the National Medal Mugunghwa.
Movie | Herb of Desire | Unknown | 1968-11-23 |
Movie | Full Ship | Lim Seon-ju | 1967-01-20 |
Movie | A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern | Minister Kim | 1967-07-01 |
Movie | Soil | Unknown | 1967-05-18 |
Movie | A Water Mill | Unknown | 1966-11-10 |
Movie | The Martyrs | Unknown | 1965-06-17 |
Movie | A Sad Story of Danjong | Unknown | 1963-01-25 |
Movie | Tyrant Yeonsan | Unknown | 1962-02-05 |
Movie | Great Monk Wonhyo | Unknown | 1962-02-15 |
Movie | The Way of Hwarang | Unknown | 1962-09-13 |
Movie | A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng | Maeng Hyo-won (Maeng Jin-sa's uncle) | 1962-03-08 |
Movie | King Dongmyeong | Unknown | 1962-11-03 |
Movie | Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber | Jo Gwang-pil | 1961-05-11 |
Movie | A Star | Unknown | 1961-04-05 |
Movie | Evergreen Tree | Song Jang-ro | 1961-09-20 |
Movie | Prince Yeonsan | Unknown | 1961-12-31 |
Movie | Romance Papa | Manager | 1960-01-28 |
Movie | Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang | Unknown | 1960-12-02 |
Movie | A Widow | Unknown | 1960-11-05 |
Movie | King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun | Lee Ha-young (Minister of Justice) | 1959-04-10 |
Movie | Chun Hui | Park Jeong-taek | 1959-05-01 |
Movie | Even the Clouds Are Drifting | Unknown | 1959-11-05 |
Movie | Nameless Stars | Unknown | 1959-10-30 |
Movie | When the Night Comes Again | Unknown | 1958-07-22 |
Movie | Hong Kil-Dong | Unknown | 1958-09-06 |
Movie | The Devil | Unknown | 1957-03-31 |
Movie | Palace of Ambition | Lord Jinpyeong | 1957-12-18 |
Movie | The Wedding Day | Maeng Jinsa's relative A | 1956-11-27 |
Movie | Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang | Unknown | 1956-06-13 |
Movie | Nakdong River | Unknown | 1952-11-15 |
Movie | A Hometown in Heart | Chief Monk | 1949-02-09 |
Movie | Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money | Hon-do's father-in-law | 1939-03-17 |
Movie | The Chivalrous Robber | Unknown | 1920-04-05 |
Movie | A Truly Good Friend | Sun-i's father | 1920-04-24 |