
Shin Seong-il was a Korean actor (1937-2018). Born in occupied Korea, as Kang Shin-yeong, he attended Geonguk University, majoring in Korean Literature. He made his film debut in director Shin Sang-ok's Romance Papa in 1960 and appeared in more than 500 movies. He won several awards for best actor or best supporting actor for films such as Private Tutor (1963) and Moonlight Hunter (1987). In 1979, he became the chairman of the Korean Actors League and held the position for several consecutive terms. After a long career as an actor and having directed and even produced, Shin Sung-il retired from the film industry in favour of pursuing a career in politics. He was elected to the National Assembly.

Door to the Night
MOVIE • 2013

A Year-End Medley
MOVIE • 2021

Typhoon
MOVIE • 2005

Festival
MOVIE • 1996

The Rose That Swallowed Thorn
MOVIE • 1979

General's Son 3
MOVIE • 1992

Prince Yeonsan
MOVIE • 1961

Gam-dong
MOVIE • 1988

Mist
MOVIE • 1967

A Sketch of a Rainy Day
MOVIE • 1990

Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin
MOVIE • 1968

You Become a Star, Too
MOVIE • 1975

Come Down to a Lower Place
MOVIE • 1982

A Woman on the Verge
MOVIE • 1987

For My Husband
MOVIE • 1963

The Whereabouts of Eve
MOVIE • 1982

Tyrant Yeonsan
MOVIE • 1962

Winter Woman
MOVIE • 1977