Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1895-07-29
Day of Death
1977-05-01
Place of Birth
Hanyang, Korea [now Seoul, South Korea]
Byeon Gi-jong
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 (34)
Herb of Desire
1968
A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern
1967
Soil
1967
Full Ship
1967
A Water Mill
1966
The Martyrs
1965
A Sad Story of Danjong
1963
King Dongmyeong
1962
The Way of Hwarang
1962
A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
1962
Great Monk Wonhyo
1962
Tyrant Yeonsan
1962
Prince Yeonsan
1961
The Evergreen
1961
