Choi Jong-won

Quick Facts: Who was Choi Jong-won?

Subject:

Choi Jong-won

Known for:

South Korean actor and politician known for stage, film, and television work.

Born:

1950-01-27

Century / Era:

1950s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Choi Jong-won (Korean: 최종원; born January 27, 1950) is a South Korean actor and politician. Choi began his acting career in theater, then made his screen debut in 1978 and became known as a veteran actor of stage, film and television of over forty years.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards in 1995 for the Joseon-era period drama The Eternal Empire. Choi entered politics in 2004, when he ran and lost in the 17th National Assembly elections as an Uri Party candidate.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He ran again in the by-elections on July 28, 2010, under the Democratic Party, where he won as the lawmaker representing Gangwon Province (Taebaek, Jeongseon, Yeongwol, and Pyeongchang) in the 18th National Assembly, succeeding Lee Kwang-jae who resigned to run for the Gangwon governorship. On September 16, 2010, Choi was elected as the head of DP's Gangwon provincial chapter.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1950 (1950-01-27): Birth of Choi Jong-won — South Korean actor and politician known for stage, film, and television work.
2. 1978: 1978 Milestone — Choi began his acting career in theater, then made his screen debut in 1978 and became known as a veteran actor of stage, film and television of over forty years.
3. 1995: 1995 Milestone — He won Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards in 1995 for the Joseon-era period drama The Eternal Empire.
4. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Choi entered politics in 2004, when he ran and lost in the 17th National Assembly elections as an Uri Party candidate.
5. 2010: 2010 Milestone — He ran again in the by-elections on July 28, 2010, under the Democratic Party, where he won as the lawmaker representing Gangwon Province (Taebaek, Jeongseon, Yeongwol, and Pyeongchang) in the 18th National Assembly, succeeding Lee Kwang-jae who resigned to run for the Gangwon governorship.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Choi Jong-won

True or False: “Choi Jong-won's acting career began directly with a major film role in 1978.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His acting career initially started in theater before making his screen debut later.

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