Shin Seong-il - Actor Profile

Shin Seong-il

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 8, 1937
Birth Place: Daegu, Korea

About Shin Seong-il

Shin Seong-il was a Korean actor (1937-2018). Born in occupied Korea, as Kang Shin-yeong, he attended Geonguk University, majoring in Korean Literature. He made his film debut in director Shin Sang-ok's Romance Papa in 1960 and appeared in more than 500 movies. He won several awards for best actor or best supporting actor for films such as Private Tutor (1963) and Moonlight Hunter (1987). In 1979, he became the chairman of the Korean Actors League and held the position for several consecutive terms. After a long career as an actor and having directed and even produced, Shin Sung-il retired from the film industry in favour of pursuing a career in politics. He was elected to the National Assembly.

Shin Seong-il Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shin Seong-il reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shin Seong-il's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Shin Seong-il's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Hero without a Serial Number, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shin Seong-il Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shin Seong-il's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shin Seong-il has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Who Saw The Dragon's Claws? Kim Eui Chang Super Hit Similar →
1988 America, America - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Gam-dong - Super Hit Similar →
1988 A Forest Where a Woman Breathes - Super Hit Similar →
1987 A Woman on the Verge - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Woman Requiem - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Chrysanthemum and the Clown - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Free Woman - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Come Down to a Lower Place Ahn Shin-sam Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Whereabouts of Eve - Super Hit Similar →
1980 She is Something Hyeon-woo Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Man of the Past - Super Hit Similar →
1980 One Night at a Strange Place - Super Hit Similar →
1979 An Affair with Peanuts Do-il Super Hit Similar →
1979 City Hunter - Super Hit Similar →
1978 Miss Yang's Adventure - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Hedgehog of the Third Dock 살모사(정호) Super Hit Similar →
1977 Japanese Invasion in the Year of Imjin and Gye Wol-hyang - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Yes, Goodbye for Today - Super Hit Similar →
1975 You Become a Star, Too Sang-gyu Super Hit Similar →
1973 Lost Love - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Big Chase - Super Hit Similar →
1972 One Who Comes Back and the Other Who Has To Leave Min-su Super Hit Similar →
1972 A Second Mother Dong-o Super Hit Similar →
1971 Two Sons - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Is Your Husband Like This Too? - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Eunuch 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Woman - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Wings of Lee Sang - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Chulsaegado - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Desire - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Legends - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin King Sukjong Super Hit Similar →
1967 Why a Cuckoo Cries - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Misty Grassland - Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Three Hen-pecked Generations - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Special Agent X-7 - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Full Autumn - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Gunsmoke Jin-woo Super Hit Similar →
1966 A Student Boarder Park In-seok / Kang Min-gu Super Hit Similar →
1966 A Hero without a Serial Number - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Yeraishang - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Woman Coming in Fall - Super Hit Similar →
1965 An Empty Dream The male patient Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Heir - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Lost Sun Seo Sang-cheol Super Hit Similar →
1964 My Mind Is Like a Lake - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Beautiful Maid Nam Jeong-hak Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Result of the Ambition - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Prince Yeonsan Prince Jin-seong Super Hit Similar →

Shin Seong-il - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shin Seong-il?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shin Seong-il is "A Hero without a Serial Number" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shin Seong-il acted in?

Shin Seong-il has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shin Seong-il?

Other notable films include "Is Your Husband Like This Too?", "A Woman on the Verge", and "You Become a Star, Too".

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