Acting
Kim Yeon-sil
Born 1911-01-01
Suwon, Empire of Japan [now Gyeonggi province, South Korea]
Department: Acting
Biography
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
Prominent works featuring Kim Yeon-sil
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Centre Forward
1978
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The Story of Chun-hyang
1935
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Crossroads of Youth
1934
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The Story of Hong Gil-dong
1935
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Scouts
1953
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Jackals
1956
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6남매
1960
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Her Life Path
1958
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Runaway
1984
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Prelude to the struggle
1960
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (28 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Runaway | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | Centre Forward | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1978 |
 | Son of the Land | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1964 |
 | Prelude to the struggle | professor's wife | Movie | 1960 |
 | 6남매 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1960 |
 | 애국자 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1959 |
 | Her Life Path | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1958 |
 | How can we live apart? | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 |
 | The Story of Sim Cheong | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1957 |
 | Jackals | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1956 |
 | Scouts | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1953 |
 | A New Oath | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1947 |
 | The Story of Chun-hyang | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1935 |
 | The Story of Hong Gil-dong | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1935 |
| Challenge | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1935 | |
 | The Power of Sincerity | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1935 |
 | Crossroads of Youth | Kye-soon | Movie | 1934 |
 | Ex-Convict | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1934 |
 | The Street Named Jongno | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1933 |
 | A Ferry Boat that Has No Owner | Chunsam's wife | Movie | 1932 |
 | Su-il and Sun-ae | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1931 |
 | Wheel of Fire | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1931 |
 | People Who Are Fighting against the Sea | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1930 |
 | Sorrowful Song in the Buddhist Monastery | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1930 |
 | Village of strong guys | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1930 |
 | The Ringing of a Bell | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1929 |
 | Ok-nyeo | Ok-nyeo | Movie | 1928 |
 | Farewell | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1927 |