Nam June Paik - Actor Profile

Nam June Paik

Directing
35Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 20, 1932
Birth Place: Gyeongseong, South Korea [now Seoul]

About Nam June Paik

Nam June Paik was the first video artist who experimented with electronic media and made a profound impact on the art of video and television. He coined the phrase "Information Superhighway" in 1974, and has been called the "father of video art."

Best Nam June Paik Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nam June Paik's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
365 Day Project (2007) movie poster
★10.0

365 Day Project — This exhibition focuses on Jonas Mekas’ 365 Day Project, a succession of films and videos in calendar form. Every day as

365 Day Project

2007•Documentary
★8.2
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life (1986) movie poster
★8.2

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life — A film collage tracing the story of the lives, loves, and deaths within the artistic community surrounding Jonas Mekas.

He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life

1986•Documentary
★7.9
‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen (1974) movie poster
★7.9

‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen — Various unrelated vignettes, often juxtaposing sound and image.

‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen

1974•Comedy
★7.6
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) movie poster
★7.6

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty — A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Meka

As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

2000•Documentary
★7.0
George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus (2018) movie poster
★7.0

George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus — In 1961 Lithuanian American artist and impresario George Maciunas established the avant-garde art movement Fluxus. Georg

George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus

2018•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nam June Paik.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Tapes - Flop Similar →
2019 Kill Your TV: Jim Moir’s Weird World of Video Art - Flop Similar →
2018 George: The Story of George Maciunas and Fluxus Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 Re: Maciunas and Fluxus - Flop Similar →
2008 Joseph Beuys - Coyote III Himself Flop Similar →
2007 365 Day Project - Super Hit Similar →
2006 Nam June Paik: Lessons from the Video Master Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2003 Nam June Paik: The Tiger Lives Self Flop Similar →
2000 As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 "Topless Cellist" Charlotte Moorman - Average Similar →
1994 The Electronic Super Highway: Nam June Paik in the Nineties Self Flop Similar →
1987 Back to Fucking Cambridge Anton von Webern Flop Similar →
1986 He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Bye Bye Kipling Self Flop Similar →
1985 All Star Video Self Hit Similar →
1985 Home Movies 1971-81 - Flop Similar →
1984 Trip to Korea - Flop Similar →
1984 Persistence of Vision Self Flop Similar →
1979 Flux-Concert Self Flop Similar →
1977 Nam June Paik: The Good Conscience of the Avant Garde Self Flop Similar →
1976 A Tribute to John Cage - Average Similar →
1975 Video: The New Wave - Flop Similar →
1975 Nam June Paik: Edited for Television Self Flop Similar →
1974 ‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen Tom Super Hit Similar →
1973 26'1.1499" For A String Player - Flop Similar →
N/A Thirty Second Spots: TV Commercials for Artists (1982-83) Nam June Paik Flop Similar →
N/A Processing the Signal Himself Flop Similar →
N/A The Misfits - 30 Years of Fluxus Self Flop Similar →
1969 Seminar Self Flop Similar →
1966 Kunst und Ketchup - Flop Similar →
1966 P+A-I(k) - Flop Similar →
1964 Hi-Red Centre Shelter Plan - Flop Similar →
1964 Stockhausen's Originale: Doubletakes - Flop Similar →
1962 Nam June Paik Self Flop Similar →

Nam June Paik - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nam June Paik?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nam June Paik is "365 Day Project" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nam June Paik acted in?

Nam June Paik has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nam June Paik?

Other notable films include "He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life", "‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen", and "As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty".