Kim Jin-kyu (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jin-kyu (actor)?

Subject:

Kim Jin-kyu (actor)

Known for:

Pioneering South Korean actor, director, and producer celebrated for his versatile performances.

Born:

1922-04-06

Died:

1998-06-18

Century / Era:

1922s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Kim Jin-kyu (Korean: 김진규; 16 April 1922 – 18 June 1998) was a South Korean actor, film director and producer.

Career & Major Achievements

He had four children with actress Kim Boae, two of them, Kim Jin-ah and Kim Jin-geun both became actors. The couple separated after 13 years of marriage, in 1975.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1922 (1922-04-06): Birth of Kim Jin-kyu (actor) — Pioneering South Korean actor, director, and producer celebrated for his versatile performances.
2. 1975: 1975 Milestone — The couple separated after 13 years of marriage, in 1975.
3. 1998 (1998-06-18): Passing & Historical Legacy — Kim Jin-kyu (actor) passed away on 1998-06-18, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jin-kyu (actor)

True or False: “Kim Jin-kyu won the Best Film Actor award at the 1st Baeksang Arts Awards in 1965 for the film 'The Extra Mortals'.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He won the Best Film Actor award at the 1st Baeksang Arts Awards in 1965 for the film '벙어리 삼룡' (Mute Three Dragons).

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