1895-07-29 ( 129 years old ) in Hanyang, Korea [now Seoul, South Korea]
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.
Movies
Herb of Desire
1968-11-23
A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern
1967-07-01
Soil
1967-05-18
Full Ship
1967-01-20
A Water Mill
1966-11-10
The Martyrs
1965-06-17
A Sad Story of Danjong
1963-01-25
King Dongmyeong
1962-11-03
The Way of Hwarang
1962-09-13
A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
1962-03-08
Great Monk Wonhyo
1962-02-15
Tyrant Yeonsan
1962-02-05
Prince Yeonsan
1961-12-31
Evergreen Tree
1961-09-20
Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
1961-05-11
A Star
1961-04-05
Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang
1960-12-02
A Widow
1960-11-05
Romance Papa
1960-01-28
Even the Clouds Are Drifting
1959-11-05
Nameless Stars
1959-10-30
Chun Hui
1959-05-01
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun
1959-04-10
Hong Kil-Dong
1958-09-06
When the Night Comes Again
1958-07-22
Palace of Ambition
1957-12-18
The Devil
1957-03-31
The Wedding Day
1956-11-27
Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang
1956-06-13
Nakdong River
1952-11-15
A Hometown in Heart
1949-02-09
Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money
1939-03-17
A Truly Good Friend
1920-04-24
The Chivalrous Robber
1920-04-05
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