Lee Nak-hoon (March 27, 1936 – October 7, 1998) was a South Korean actor. Lee earned a fame for his characteristic and mature acting.

Biography

Lee Nak-hoon was born in

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in 1936. After graduation from

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in 1956, Lee studied Aesthetics at

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. When he finished his second year of the study, Lee went to the United States to history at

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. Lee starred in over 800 drama series, and 80 plays. Lee translated and introduced the popular US TV series, ''

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'' and ''

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'' to the South Korean public. Lee also served as a member of the

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from 1981 to 1985. Lee married Choe Yeong-bok (최영복) and had one son and daughter with her. Lee died of heart disease and diabetes in 1998.

Filmography

*Note; the whole list is referenced.

Awards

*1978, the 14th

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: Best TV Actor (천녀화) *1992, the 28th

: Best TV Actor (옛날의 금잔디, KBS)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Nak-hoon 1936 births 1998 deaths Miami University alumni South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors Seoul National University alumni Members of the National Assembly (South Korea) South Korean actor-politicians 20th-century South Korean male actors