Choi Min-sik
Acting
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.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
as Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
Age 52 (now 64)
Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild
as Wanderer (voice)
Age 49 (now 64)
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
as Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
Age 52 (now 64)
In My End Is My Beginning
as Doctor (voice) (cameo)
Age 51 (now 64)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as (archive footage)
Age 50 (now 64) Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild
as Wanderer (voice)
Age 49 (now 64)
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
as North Korean Captain
Age 42 (now 64)
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Also Known As
Choi Min-shik, Min-sik Choi, Choe Min-sik, Choe Min-Shik, Чхве Мін-сік
IMDB
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