5.4
Movie
Acting
Lee Won-yong
- Born
- Died
- (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Seoul, Korea
- Credits
- 9 titles
Biography
Lee Won-yong was born in Seoul, graduated from Kyungshin School, and focused on sports. His debut in cinema was in 1927. Lee Won-yong's acting style began to change in 1934 when he appeared in director Ahn Jong-hwa's Crossroads of Youth which is currently the oldest surviving Korean film. Afterwards, Lee Won-yong appeared in director Ahn Jong-hwa's Passion in the Galaxy (1935) and The Passage of Life (1937). He decorated the second half of his acting career with director Ahn Jong-hwa.
Lee Won-yong, an actor and producer, died of illness at his home in Hunjeong-dong at the end of February 1950.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 7
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Straits of Chosun Film | military personnel |
| 1937 | Path of Life Film | |
| 1935 | Passion in the Universe Film | |
| 1934 | Crossroads of Youth Film | Young-bok |
| 1929 | The Ringing of a Bell Film | |
| 1928 | Three Beggars Film | |
| 1927 | Fallen Blossoms on a Stream Film |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Crossroads of Youth Film | Producer |
| 1930 | The Song of a Young Man Film | Producer |
| 1929 | The Engagement Film | Producer |