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.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.509 |
Birthday | 1895-07-29 |
Place of Birth | Hanyang, Korea [now Seoul, South Korea] |
Also Known As | 변기종, 卞基種, Byun Gi-jong, Ki-jong Byeon, Бён Чжан Гю, 변창규 , Byun Chang-gyu, Бён Чжан-гю, Byeon Ki-jong, Byun Ki-jong, Byeon Ki Jong , Byeon Kijong , Kijong Byeon, Byun Changgyu, Byeon Chang-gyu , Byeon Changgyu , Byeon Chang Gyu , Byun Gijong, Byun Gi Jong, Gijong Byun , Пён Ги-чжон, Пён Ги Чжон, Пён Гичжон, Пён Ки Чжон, Пён Ки-чжон, Пён Кичжон, |
1961
Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
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Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
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The Wedding Day
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The Wedding Day
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King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun
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Nameless Stars
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Even the Clouds Are Drifting
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Romance Papa
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Chun Hui
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Evergreen Tree
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Prince Yeonsan
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Tyrant Yeonsan
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A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern
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A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
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Fooled by Love, Hurt by Money
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The Way of Hwarang
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Full Ship
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Nakdong River
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Herb of Desire
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The Martyrs
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1960
A Widow
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A Widow
1958
Hong Kil-Dong
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Hong Kil-Dong
1960
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Princess Ok-ran and Hwalbindang
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When the Night Comes Again
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When the Night Comes Again
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A Star
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1956
Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang
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Great Monk Wonhyo
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Soil
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A Sad Story of Danjong
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1966
A Water Mill
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1957
Palace of Ambition
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The Devil
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A Hometown in Heart
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The Chivalrous Robber
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The Chivalrous Robber
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A Truly Good Friend
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