Quick Facts
Born:
1944-10-19
Birthplace:
Kaepung County, Gyeonggi, Empire of Japan [now Kaepung District, Kaesong, North Korea]
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Oh Young-soo
Acting
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Biography
Oh Young-soo (μ€μμ) is a South Korean actor born on October 19, 1944 as O Se-kang (μ€μΈκ°). In 2021, he portrayed Oh Il-nam in the Netflix survival drama Squid Game, which gave rise to his worldwide popularity and won him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film, as well as a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Known For
Squid Game
Oh Il-nam / Player 001
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring
Old Monk
The Great Queen Seondeok
Monk
How Do You Play?
Self
The Soul Guardians
Old Priest
The Return of Iljimae
Yeol-gong
God of War
Soo-gi
A Little Monk
Temple Master
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Squid Game TV | Oh Il-nam / Player 001 |
| 2019 | How Do You Play? TV | Self |
| 2012 | God of War TV | Soo-gi |
| 2009 | The Great Queen Seondeok TV | Monk |
| 2009 | The Return of Iljimae TV | Yeol-gong |
| 2003 | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring MOVIE | Old Monk |
| 2003 | A Little Monk MOVIE | Temple Master |
| 1998 | The Soul Guardians MOVIE | Old Priest |
| 1987 | Flower Blooms Even on a Windy Day MOVIE | Self |
| 1983 | Women Don't Fear the Night MOVIE | Self |