Ahn Suk-hwan

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Ahn Suk-hwan

Role / Field:

Acclaimed South Korean actor known for versatile roles in theater, film, and television.

Born:

1959-11-01

Century / Era:

1959s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Ahn Suk-hwan (Korean: 안석환; born November 1, 1959) is a South Korean actor.

Career & Major Achievements

Ahn has been active in theater, film and television since 1986.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

His onscreen roles include both comedic and villainous supporting turns, among them a ruthless but humane prison warden in the film The Road Taken (2003), and a strict but loving father in the Hong sisters-penned drama Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1959 (1959-11-01): Birth of Ahn Suk-hwan — Acclaimed South Korean actor known for versatile roles in theater, film, and television.
2. 1986: 1986 Milestone — Ahn has been active in theater, film and television since 1986.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — His onscreen roles include both comedic and villainous supporting turns, among them a ruthless but humane prison warden in the film The Road Taken (2003), and a strict but loving father in the Hong sisters-penned drama Sassy Girl Chun-hyang (2005).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ahn Suk-hwan

True or False: “Ahn Suk-hwan first appeared on screen in a major role in the early 2000s.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He began his professional acting career much earlier, starting in theater and film/TV roles as early as 1986.

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