Namkoong Won | |
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Born |
Yangpyeong, South Korea |
August 1, 1934
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1959–present |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 남궁원 |
Hanja | 南宮遠 |
Revised Romanization | Namgung Won |
McCune–Reischauer | Namgung Wŏn |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 홍경일 |
Revised Romanization | Hong Gyeong-il |
McCune–Reischauer | Hong Kyŏng-il |
Namkoong Won (born August 1, 1934) is a South Korean actor. Namkoong was born Hong Gyeong-il in 1934. He was a popular actor of the 1960s along with Shin Seong-il, Shin Young-kyun and Choi Moo-ryong. Director Shin Sang-ok appraised his appearance that "The only Korean actor who has an international sense can compete Western actors." On the other hand, the flawless image limited his acting career.
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