Lee Byung-hun
Known For
ActingKnown Credits
1Birthday
12-07-1970Place of Birth
Seoul, South KoreaAlso Known As
ActorLee Byung-hun
Acting
Film Debut
Lee Byung-hun first appeared in the film Who Drives Me Crazy? (1995), the beginning of his successful film career.
Early Life and Personal Life
Lee Byung-hun was born on 12 July 1970 in Seoul, South Korea. He studied French Literature at Hanyang University before attempting to act. He went on to study at Chung-Ang University for Theater and Film. He married actress Lee Min-jung in 2013, and they share a son.
Trivia
Lee is South Korea’s best-known actor in the global world. He has also starred in American films such as G.I. Joe (2009, 2013) and The Magnificent Seven (2016). He is also known for his work in Inside Men (2015) and Squid Game (2021).
Awards
Winner of various awards, including the Baeksang Arts Awards, Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Asian Film Awards. He is also the first South Korean to have ever hosted an award at the Oscars.
Future Projects
Projected to appear in Squid Game Season 2 and The Match (2024), among others.
| Net Worth: | $20 million |
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| Sibling: | Lee Eun-hee (sister) |
| Height: | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight: | 72 kg (159 lbs) |
| Age: | 54 years old (as of 2025) |
| Movies: | 2000 – Joint Security Area |
| Television Shows: | 1991 – Asphalt My Hometown |