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Byeon Gi-jong

Born Byun Chang Gyu on the 29th July 1895, in Seoul, Korea. He began to use the stage name Byun Ki Jong when he began theatre in 1912. In 1913 he met with Yi Gi Se who was a pioneer in the theatrical movement. In 1919, he joined the Chosun Literary Association of Yi Sensei, and starred in the serial play "Jigi". At this time, he was a young man in his mid-twenties, but he worked as a labourer and became a professional actor. He also performed in theatre performances, radio plays, and theatre companies. During the time of the US Military Government, he became chairman of the theatre of the Korea Theatre Association. However, as the US military 's left - wing oppression intensified, the left - wing connections of the theatre system became more and more common, and the free theatre stopped performing. In the Republic of Korea, the actor actively participated in the theatre scene. He made his on screen debut in "A Hometown in Heart" in 1949. In 1956, he was selected as a member of the Korean Academy of Arts. He was a veteran of the theatre industry, holding roles including deputy director of the Korean theatre arts department, advisor to the Korea Theatre Association, and director of the National Theatre Company. In 1973, he received the National Medal Mugunghwa.


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Born:
Jul 29, 1895 In Hanyang, Korea [now Seoul, South Korea]
Movie/TV Credits:
12
First Appeared:
In the movie A Hometown in Heart 1949-02-09
Latest Project:
Movie Herb of Desire 1968-11-23
Known For
Poster of Herb of Desire
Poster of Romance Papa
Poster of Nameless Stars
Poster of The Wedding Day
Filmography
Movie Herb of Desire 1968-11-23
Movie Full Ship Lim Seon-ju 1967-01-20
Movie The Martyrs 1965-06-17
Movie Tyrant Yeonsan 1962-02-05
Movie The Way of Hwarang 1962-09-13
Movie Prince Yeonsan 1961-12-31
Movie Romance Papa Manager 1960-01-28
Movie Nameless Stars 1959-10-30
Movie The Devil 1957-03-31
Movie Palace of Ambition Lord Jinpyeong 1957-12-18
Movie The Wedding Day Maeng Jinsa's relative A 1956-11-27
Movie A Hometown in Heart Chief Monk 1949-02-09
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