CHOI MIN-SIK

Choi Min-sik
Choi Min-sik
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 22, 1962
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

Biography

Choi Min-sik (born May 30, 1962), is a South Korean actor. Known for his intense and transformative performances, he first gained recognition with the television series The Moon of Seoul (1994). His film breakthrough came with Shiri (1999), which established Choi as a leading actor. However, it was his role in Oldboy (2003) that cemented his status as one of South Korea's greatest actors. His performance was critically acclaimed and won him Best Actor at the Baeksang Arts Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the Grand Bell Awards.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Heo Mun-oh
TBA·
Gyosan
2024·
Exhuma
Kim Sang-duk
2022·
Big Bet
Cha Mu-sik
Ri Hak-sung
Self (archive footage)
Hong Beom-do
Jang Yeong-sil
Lim Tae-san
2017·
The Mayor
Byeon Jong-gu
2016·
Old Days
Self
Ki-ho
2015·
The Tiger
Man-deok
Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
2014·
Lucy
Mr. Jang
Doctor (voice) (cameo)
2013·
New World
Kang Hyung-chul
(archive footage)
Choi Ik-hyun
Wanderer (voice)
Kyung-chul
Gang Tae-shik
Mr. Baek
North Korean Captain
Hyeon-woo
2003·
Oldboy
Oh Dae-su
Jang Seung-up
2001·
Failan
Kang-jae
1999·
Happy End
Seo Min-ki
1999·
Shiri
Park Mu-young
Chang-goo
1997·
No. 3
Ma Dong-pal
Kim Dae-jung
Park Chun-seob
Mr. Kim
Jin-seok
1988·
Vapor