Lee Byung-hun
South Korean actor in 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird'
Born
July 12th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
South Korea
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Born in South Korea, an acclaimed actor gained recognition in both Korean and international cinema. Achievements include starring roles in films such as 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird', 'I Saw the Devil', and 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'. Also played significant roles in the television series 'All In' and 'Mr. Sunshine'. Recipient of multiple acting awards, including the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Work significantly contributed to the popularity of Korean cinema globally.
Starred in 'The Good, the Bad, the Weird'
Received Best Actor Award at Cannes
Appeared in 'I Saw the Devil'
Featured in 'G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'
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