Sang ok Shin nickname(s):
Shin Sang-ok
Sang ok Shin date of birth:
October 11, 1926
How old was Sang ok Shin when died?
79
Where was Sang ok Shin born?
Chongjin, Korea
When did Sang ok Shin die?
April 11, 2006
Where did Sang ok Shin die?
Seoul, South Korea
Sang ok Shin body shape:
Average
What color are Sang ok Shin's eyes?
Black
What color is Sang ok Shin's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Sang ok Shin gay or straight?
Straight
What is Sang ok Shin's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Sang ok Shin nationality?
South Korean
What is Sang ok Shin's occupation?
Film director Film producer
Short Biography
Shin Sang-ok (October 11, 1926 – April 11, 2006) was a prolific South Korean film producer and director with more than 100 producer and 70 director credits to his name. His best-known films were made in the 1950s and 60s when he was known as the "Prince of Korean Cinema". He received the Gold Crown Cultural Medal, the country's top honor for an artist. He is also known for having been kidnapped by the previous North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, for the purpose of producing critically acclaimed films. He was born Shin Tae-seo; he later changed his name to Shin Sang-ok when he started working in the film industry.