Also Known As: 김정옥, Kim Jeong Ok, Kim Jeongok
Kim Jeong-ok
📍Born in Pyongyang, South Pyeongan province, Korea, Empire of Japan [now Pyongyang, North Korea]
Biography
Born in Pyongyang in 1927. She graduated from Jinnampo Girls’ High School in South Pyongan Province. She began her theater career in the early 1940s. Recognized for her acting skills on stage, she was able to make her film debut in director Lee Kang-cheon's 1956 film The Idiot Adada. Since then, she has appeared in over 80 films, including Simcheongjeon, Seaside Village, and Forest Fire. New play performances such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1959), Flock of Seagulls (1963), and Exchange (1966) by Shinhyup Theater Company, and musical performances such as Porgy and Bess (1962) by Drama Center.
Known For
An Old Potter
A Sunflower Family
as Miwon's mother
A Dream of Fortune
as Grandmother Gombo
An Upstart
Under the Sky in Seoul
as Mrs. Kim (Ju-sa's wife)
Sinmungo
as Bun-i's Mother
Green Rain
as Old Lady with the Furnace
Tyrant Yeonsan
Prince Yeonsan
The Country Left Behind
A Returned Man
as Mrs. Park [Do-yeong's wife]
One-sided Love of Princess
as Court lady Oh
📌 Quick Info
Born
September 3, 1927
Place of Birth
Pyongyang, South Pyeongan province, Korea, Empire of Japan [now Pyongyang, North Korea]
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.4
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
41
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
41
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TV Shows