Dokgo Young-jae

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Dokgo Young-jae

Role / Field:

Veteran South Korean actor known for film, television, and theater performances.

Born:

1953-12-13

Century / Era:

1953s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Dokgo Young-jae (born Jeon Young-jae on December 13, 1953) is a South Korean actor. He made his film debut in 1973, and also became active in the Dongrang Theatre Ensemble.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Dokgo won Best Supporting Actor for White Badge at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in 1992, then became a household name late in his career with the television drama My Mother's Sea in 1993. His father, actor Dokgo Seong dominated Korean cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1953 (1953-12-13): Birth of Dokgo Young-jae — Veteran South Korean actor known for film, television, and theater performances.
2. 1973: 1973 Milestone — He made his film debut in 1973, and also became active in the Dongrang Theatre Ensemble.
3. 1992: 1992 Milestone — Dokgo won Best Supporting Actor for White Badge at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in 1992, then became a household name late in his career with the television drama My Mother's Sea in 1993.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Dokgo Young-jae

True or False: “Dokgo Young-jae's father was a prominent figure in the Korean cinema of the 1950s and 1960s.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): His father, Dokgo Seong, is noted for dominating Korean cinema during those decades.

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