Hee-bong Byun

Movie Actor

Birthday June 8, 1942

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace South Korea

Age 82 years old

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About

Renowned South Korean actor most well known for his role in the 2017 action adventure Okja. He has also starred in popular Korean television shows like Save the Family, Pinocchio, and Grandpas Over Flowers Investigation Team. He has also led films like The Host and Memories of Murder. 

Before Fame

He briefly studied law at Chosun University before dropping out to pursue acting. He began MBC auditions in 1965, and five years later he would make his screen debut. 

Trivia

For his role in The Host, he would win numerous awards for Best Supporting Actor and several other awards. 

Family Life

He hails from Jangseong County, South Korea. 

Associated With

In the miniseries Pinocchio, he starred opposite Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye