Choi Min-sik
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22 gennaio 1962 (64 anni)
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.
Choi continued to star in high-profile films such as Lady Vengeance (2005), I Saw the Devil (2010), Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), New World (2013), and The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014), which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea. For his performance in the latter, Choi won the Grand Prize at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards.
In 2014, Choi came to prominence in Hollywood with his role in Lucy (2014). He was also listed as Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year. Following this, he remained active in Korean cinema with works such as Forbidden Dream (2019) and Exhuma (2024). Choi also made his return to television with Big Bet (2022), his first drama series in over two decades.
Choi continued to star in high-profile films such as Lady Vengeance (2005), I Saw the Devil (2010), Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time (2012), New World (2013), and The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014), which became the highest-grossing film in South Korea. For his performance in the latter, Choi won the Grand Prize at the 51st Baeksang Arts Awards.
In 2014, Choi came to prominence in Hollywood with his role in Lucy (2014). He was also listed as Gallup Korea's Film Actor of the Year. Following this, he remained active in Korean cinema with works such as Forbidden Dream (2019) and Exhuma (2024). Choi also made his return to television with Big Bet (2022), his first drama series in over two decades.
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Filmografia
| 2026 | Notes from the Last Row · as Heo Mun-Oh |
| 2025 | Marty Supreme · as Photoghapher |
| 2025 | No Other Choice · as Retired Technician |
| 2025 | Paper Empire · as Satoshi Nakamoto |
| 2024 | Exhuma · as Kim Sang-Duk |
| 2022 | Big Bet · as Cha Mu-Sik |
| 2022 | In Our Prime · as Ri Hak-SungSu Plex |
| 2021 | Heaven: To the Land of Happiness · as 203 |
| 2019 | Forbidden Dream · as Jang Yeong-SilSu Plex |
| 2019 | The Battle: Roar to Victory · as Hong Beom-DoSu Plex |
| 2018 | A Field Day · as Grandfather |
| 2017 | Heart Blackened · as Lim Tae-San |
| 2017 | The Mayor · as Byeon Jong-GuSu Plex |
| 2015 | The Tiger · as Man-DeokSu Plex |
| 2014 | The Admiral: Roaring Currents · as Admiral Yi Sun-Shin |
| 2014 | Lucy · as Mr. Jang |
| 2013 | New World · as Kang Hyung-Chul |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen · as (archive Footage) |
| 2012 | Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time · as Choi Ik-Hyun |
| 2011 | Leafie, A Hen into the Wild · as Wanderer (voice) |
| 2011 | Kiss & Cry · as Narrator (korean Version) |
| 2010 | I Saw the Devil · as Kyung-Chul |
| 2009 | The Chase · as Doctor (voice) (cameo) |
| 2008 | With a Girl of Himalaya · as Choi |
| 2005 | Sympathy for Lady Vengeance · as Mr. BaekSu Plex |
| 2005 | Crying Fist · as Gang Tae-Shik |
| 2004 | Springtime · as Hyeon-Woo |
| 2004 | Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War · as North Korean Captain |
| 2003 | Oldboy · as Oh Dae-SuSu Plex |
| 2002 | Painted Fire · as Jang Seung-Up |
| 2001 | Failan · as Kang-Jae |
| 1999 | Happy End · as Seo Min-Ki |
| 1999 | Shiri · as Park Mu-Young |
| 1998 | The Quiet Family · as Chang-Goo |
| 1997 | No. 3 · as Ma Dong-Pal |
| 1994 | The Moon of Seoul · as Park Choon Sup |
| 1992 | Our Twisted Hero · as Mr. Kim |
| 1989 | Kuro Arirang · as Jin-Seok |
The Intern · as Ki-Ho |
| 2022 | Blue Dragon Series Awards · as Self |
| 2018 | You Quiz On The Block · as Self |
| 2016 | Old Days · as Self |
| 2011 | Ari Ari the Korean Cinema · as Self |