Byeon Gi-jong

Born: 1895-07-29

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.


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Prince Yeonsan

as uncredited
Released: 1961-12-31

A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of...

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Nameless Stars

as uncredited
Released: 1959-10-30

The son of a freedom fighter, Sang-hun is a member of an anti-Japanese resistance group called...

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Tyrant Yeonsan

as uncredited
Released: 1962-02-05

Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings...

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A Hometown in Heart

as Chief Monk
Released: 1949-02-09

An orphan left in the care of a Buddhist temple becomes attached to a young widow who arrives...

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Romance Papa

as Manager
Released: 1960-01-28

A middle-aged man is laid off from work but is too proud to tell his family. His children,...

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Evergreen Tree

as Song Jang-ro
Released: 1961-09-20

Yeong-shin and Dong-hyuk graduate from college with a cause. They plan to bring education and...

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King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun

as Lee Ha-young (Minister of Justice)
Released: 1959-04-10

At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded...

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A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng

as Maeng Hyo-won (Maeng Jin-sa's uncle)
Released: 1962-03-08

Jinsa Maeng's daughter is contracted to marry a nobleman's son, however, Jinsa Maeng is upset...

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The Way of Hwarang

as uncredited
Released: 1962-09-13

His parents captured by the Baekje armies, prince Eo-jin infiltrates the enemy castle alone to...

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Even the Clouds Are Drifting

as uncredited
Released: 1959-11-05

A 10-year old girl in a mining town, separated from her family, keeps a diary which becomes a...

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A Sad Story of Danjong

as uncredited
Released: 1963-01-25

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Palace of Ambition

as Lord Jinpyeong
Released: 1957-12-18

A nobleman bribes a maidservant to gain access to the palace and poison the crown prince....

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The Wedding Day

as Maeng Jinsa's relative A
Released: 1956-11-27

Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his...

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King Dongmyeong

as uncredited
Released: 1962-11-03

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Nakdong River

as uncredited
Released: 1952-11-15

After graduating from university, Il-ryeong goes back to his hometown, a small village beside...

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Full Ship

as Lim Seon-ju
Released: 1967-01-20

A film picturing the lives and adversities of fishermen who live and die in the sea.

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When the Night Comes Again

as uncredited
Released: 1958-07-22

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Soil

as uncredited
Released: 1967-05-18

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Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang

as uncredited
Released: 1956-06-13

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A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern

as Minister Kim
Released: 1967-07-01

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Great Monk Wonhyo

as uncredited
Released: 1962-02-15

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Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber

as Jo Gwang-pil
Released: 1961-05-11

Iljimae's parents were killed due to a conspiracy when he was young. Many years later he became...

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The Martyrs

as uncredited
Released: 1965-06-17

Out of fourteen ministers taken away by the communist troop, only two come back alive. The...

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Hong Kil-Dong

as uncredited
Released: 1958-09-06

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Chun Hui

as Park Jeong-taek
Released: 1959-05-01

A young man is in love with a waitress, but his father opposes their relationship. The father...

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A Widow

as uncredited
Released: 1960-11-05

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Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang

as uncredited
Released: 1960-12-02

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A Star

as uncredited
Released: 1961-04-05

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Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money

as Hon-do's father-in-law
Released: 1939-03-17

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