Joo Hyun (; born Joo Il-choon, ; March 1, 1943) is a South Korean actor, known for
A Family (2004),
Ballerina (2023) and
Running Man (2013).
Biography
Joo graduated from
Konkuk University in
Seoul
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, where he majored in political science and diplomacy. He began his acting career after being selected through a special recruiting program by the
Korean Broadcasting System
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The KBS ope ...
(KBS) in 1969, making his debut the following year in ''Vietnam War Battlefield''. In 1990 Joo played his first comedic role, giving a memorable performance in the KBS
TV drama ''Seoul Ttukbaeki''.
[Joo Hyun, an actor as friendly as a family member]
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Joo starred in the 2004 film ''
A Family'' alongside
Soo Ae, portraying a single father who has a troubled relationship with his daughter. His performance found favour with critics, with
Darcy Paquet of ''Koreanfilm.org'' saying, "in his accomplished handling of small details and the film's quieter moments, Joo succeeds in making the father a real person instead of a stereotype",
[Paquet, Darcy.]
A Family
". ''Koreanfilm.org''. Retrieved on 8 December 2008. and in October 2005 won the award for Best Actor at the 50th
Asia Pacific Film Festival.
In 2006 Joo starred in the musical comedy film ''
The Fox Family'', learning to sing and dance during a month-long period of intensive training. He chose the film because the story was fun and unconventional, and said, "it was fun to challenge myself and I don't have any regrets".
Joo is the father of two children, having both a son and a daughter.
Filmography
Film
Television series
Television shows
References
External links
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South Korean male television actors
South Korean male film actors
Konkuk University alumni
People from Hyesan
People from North Hamgyong Province
1943 births
Living people
South Korean people of North Korean origin
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