Kim Yeon-sil
Acting·January 1, 1911·† August 1, 1997 — 86 years old·Suwon, Empire of Japan [now Gyeonggi province, South Korea]
In 1927, Kim Yeon-sil debuted in the film industry as a country girl in Na Un-gyu's first production, A Farewell. Kim Yeon-sil's interest in film was largely influenced by her brother Kim Hak-geun, who was her lawyer. Her cameraman, Kim Hak-seong, was also her biological younger brother. She is said to have been active as a public singer after 1930. After liberation, she defected to North Korea. In North Korea, she served as an actress at the Joseon Art Film Studio, and she was awarded the title of People's Actress. She died in August 1997.
Known For
Filmography · 28
1984Runaway1978Centre Forward1964Son of the Land1960Prelude to the struggleprofessor's wife19606남매1959애국자1958Her Life Path1957How can we live apart?1957The Story of Sim Cheong1956Jackals1953Scouts1947A New Oath1935The Story of Chun-hyang1935The Story of Hong Gil-dong1935Challenge1935The Power of Sincerity1934Crossroads of YouthKye-soon1934Ex-Convict1933The Street Named Jongno1932A Ferry Boat that Has No OwnerChunsam's wife1931Su-il and Sun-ae1931Wheel of Fire1930People Who Are Fighting against the Sea1930Sorrowful Song in the Buddhist Monastery1930Village of strong guys1929The Ringing of a Bell1928Ok-nyeoOk-nyeo1927Farewell