Kim Jong-soo (actor)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Jong-soo (actor)?

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Kim Jong-soo (actor)

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Veteran South Korean actor known for theater work and diverse roles in film and television.

Born:

1964-11-30

Century / Era:

1964s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Jong-Soo (Korean: 김종수; born November 30, 1964) is a South Korean actor. His acting career began in 1985 when he took on the role of Alan in the play Equus. He gained recognition through his performances in various theatrical productions in Ulsan, earning him several awards. In 1996, he was honored with the Gyeongnam Theater Award for Best Actor, followed by the Outstanding Acting Award at the Ulsan Theater Festival in 2000 and the Mayor's Achievement Award at the Ulsan Arts Festival in 2002. Moreover, he also held the position of president in the Ulsan Actors Association.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2007, Kim Jong-Soo made his film debut with an appearance in Secret Sunshine, directed by Lee Chang-dong. Subsequently, he appeared in movies like No Forgiveness, Wish, War on Crime, Home Sweet Home, The King of Flattery, Man in Love, Legendary Fist, and Minority Opinion. Kim has been recognized through his supporting roles in television dramas such as Six Flying Dragons, The Producers, Three Days, Misaeng: Incomplete Life, Pied Piper, Kingdom, The Emperor: Owner of the Mask, and Snowdrop. Starting from 2016, he embarked on a series of film projects, starring in The Prosecutor's Abduction, Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, Asura: The City of Madness, Tunnel, Horror Stories 3, One Way Trip, The Map Against the World, and Insane.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 1984, Kim joined the Whales Theatre and began his career in 1985 directing plays such as Beautiful Autograph, Tropical Thief Story, and My Lime Orange Tree. He debuted in the 2007 South Korean drama film Secret Sunshine as the new president and starred in the film Poongsan (2011) as the North Korean defector. Most recently, he has been featured in the films: The Map Against the World (2016), Asura: The City Of Madness (2016), Our Love Story (2016), Tunnel (2017), Drug King (2018), and Money (2019). According to Artist Company, he is known as "a veteran actor who has a track record of over 70 theatre productions".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1964 (1964-11-30): Birth of Kim Jong-soo (actor) — Veteran South Korean actor known for theater work and diverse roles in film and television.
2. 1984: 1984 Milestone — In 1984, Kim joined the Whales Theatre and began his career in 1985 directing plays such as Beautiful Autograph, Tropical Thief Story, and My Lime Orange Tree.
3. 1985: 1985 Milestone — His acting career began in 1985 when he took on the role of Alan in the play Equus.
4. 1996: 1996 Milestone — In 1996, he was honored with the Gyeongnam Theater Award for Best Actor, followed by the Outstanding Acting Award at the Ulsan Theater Festival in 2000 and the Mayor's Achievement Award at the Ulsan Arts Festival in 2002.
5. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, Kim Jong-Soo made his film debut with an appearance in Secret Sunshine, directed by Lee Chang-dong.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — Starting from 2016, he embarked on a series of film projects, starring in The Prosecutor's Abduction, Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, Asura: The City of Madness, Tunnel, Horror Stories 3, One Way Trip, The Map Against the World, and Insane.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Jong-soo (actor)

True or False: “Kim Jong-Soo's acting career began with a role in the play Equus, which premiered before his documented start date of 1985.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His documented acting career began in 1985 when he took on the role of Alan in the play Equus.

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