Shin Jung-geun

Quick Facts: Who was Shin Jung-geun?

Subject:

Shin Jung-geun

Known for:

South Korean actor known for supporting roles in film and television.

Born:

1966-09-26

Century / Era:

1966s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Shin Jung-geun (Korean: 신정근; born September 26, 1966) is a South Korean actor.

Career & Major Achievements

He is most active as a supporting actor in films such as Running Turtle (2009), In Love and War (2011), The Grand Heist (2012), and The Five (2013), as well as the television drama Pinocchio (2014), Rough Cut (2008), and Encounter (2018–19).

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1966 (1966-09-26): Birth of Shin Jung-geun — South Korean actor known for supporting roles in film and television.
2. 2009: 2009 Milestone — He is most active as a supporting actor in films such as Running Turtle (2009), In Love and War (2011), The Grand Heist (2012), and The Five (2013), as well as the television drama Pinocchio (2014), Rough Cut (2008), and Encounter (2018–19).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Shin Jung-geun

True or False: “Shin Jung-geun's career began with a major breakthrough role in the early 2000s.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The provided summary indicates his notable film roles started around 2008-2013, not necessarily marking an 'early' breakthrough.

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• Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah — Shared historical date (09-26 · Born) (931): Fourth Fatimid Caliph who founded Cairo and moved the dynasty's center to Egypt.
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• Abe Saperstein — Historical peer (Died in 1966) (1966): Founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, revolutionized black basketball.
• Abu Musab al-Zarqawi — Historical peer (Born in 1966) (1966): Jordanian jihadist militant known for orchestrating violence in Iraq (1966–2006)
• Aage Bohr — Historical peer (Died in 2009) (2009): Pioneering Danish nuclear physicist, Nobel laureate for atomic structure theory.
• Abdurrahman Wahid — Historical peer (Died in 2009) (2009): Influential Indonesian politician, Islamic leader, and fourth President known for pluralism.
• Al Davis — Historical peer (Died in 2011) (2011): Pioneering NFL executive and coach, known for building the legendary Oakland Raiders.
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