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Byeon Gi-jong
Acting

Byeon Gi-jong
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1895-07-29,Hanyang, Korea [now Seoul, South Korea]
Gender
Male
Biography
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.

Filmography

Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber

7

Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
1961-05-11

The Wedding Day

6

The Wedding Day
1956-11-27

5.2

Nameless Stars
1959-10-30

5.8

Romance Papa
1960-01-28

King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun

6

King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun
1959-04-10

Even the Clouds Are Drifting

5.6

Even the Clouds Are Drifting
1959-11-05

9

Chun Hui
1959-05-01

7.4

The Evergreen
1961-09-20

6

Tyrant Yeonsan
1962-02-05

8.6

Prince Yeonsan
1961-12-31

A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern

9

A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern
1967-07-01

A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng

5.7

A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
1962-03-08

Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money

0

Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money
1939-03-17

The Way of Hwarang

6.75

The Way of Hwarang
1962-09-13

10

Full Ship
1967-01-20

0

Nakdong River
1952-11-15

7

Herb of Desire
1968-11-23

7

The Martyrs
1965-06-17

8

A Widow
1960-11-05

0

Hong Kil-Dong
1958-09-06

Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang

7

Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang
1960-12-02

When the Night Comes Again

0

When the Night Comes Again
1958-07-22

0

A Star
1961-04-05

Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang

0

Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang
1956-06-13

Great Monk Wonhyo

10

Great Monk Wonhyo
1962-02-15

7

Soil
1967-05-18

King Dongmyeong

8

King Dongmyeong
1962-11-03

A Sad Story of Danjong

10

A Sad Story of Danjong
1963-01-25

5.375

A Water Mill
1966-11-10

Palace of Ambition

6.333

Palace of Ambition
1957-12-18

A Hometown in Heart

7.4

A Hometown in Heart
1949-02-09

0

The Devil
1957-03-31

The Chivalrous Robber

0

The Chivalrous Robber
1920-04-05

A Truly Good Friend

9

A Truly Good Friend
1920-04-24