O Yeong-su is a famous South Korean actor who has garnered international popularity after appearing in the 2021 Netflix survival series ‘Squid Game.’ He was born on October 19, 1944 in Kaepung, North Korea and also raised in there. This talented artist has achieved much awards and honors such as Order of Cultural Merit (Hwagwan, 5th Class) (South Korea) in 2019, Seoul Theater Festival – Best Actor Award for ‘Jangpan’ in 2006, National Theater Association Of Korea – Best Actor Award for ‘Abi’ in 2000, Dong-A Theatre Awards for Best Actor for Crime on Goat Island in 1979 • Baeksang Arts Awards for Best Actor (Theater) for ‘Pigojigo Pigojigo’ in 1994.
| Date of Birth | October 19, 1944 |
|---|---|
| Age (as in 2023) | 79 Years |
| Birthplace | Kaepung, North Korea |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967-Present |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Net Worth | Not Published |
Family Members & Education –
Father’s Name : Will be Updated
Mother’s Name : Will be Updated
Siblings : 4 (3 brothers, 1 sister)
Marital Status : Married
Wife : Mo Kang (banker; dated for two years)
Marriage Year : 1987
Children : 1 Daughter
School : Will be Updated
College : Chung-Ang University
Educational Qualification : Graduated
Favourite Things –
Hobbies : Travelling, Learning, Reading
Favourite Place : Will be Updated
Favourite Food : Will be Updated
Favourite Colour : Black, Grey
Physical Stats –
Height : in centimeters- 175 cm, in meters- 1.75 m, in feet & inches- 5 feet 7 inches
Weight : 72 Kg
Hair Colour : Salt and Pepper
Eyes Colour : Black
Career –
(Movies)
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring | Bom yeoreum gaeul gyeoul geurigo bom (2003) – Old Monk
A Little Monk | Dong seung (2002) – Temple Master
Soul Guardians | Toemarok (1998)
(Drama Series)
Squid Game | Ojingeo Game (Netflix / 2021) – Oh Il-Nam
Chocolate (JTBC / 2019-2020) – Mr. Kim (ep.5)
God of War | Mushin (MBC / 2012) – Monk Soo-Gi
The Great Queen Seondeok | Seondeok Yeowang (MBC / 2009) – monk Wol-Chun
Moon River | Dolahon Il Ji-Mae (MBC / 2009) – Monk Yeol-Kong
(TV Movies)
Drama Special: The Gate of Non-Duality | Boolimoon (KBS2 / 2012) – monk