Lee Nak-hoon
- October 7, 1998
- 62 years
- heart disease and diabetes
About Lee Nak-hoon
Lee Nak-hoon, 62, South Korean actor, heart disease and diabetes.
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|Lee Nak-hoon (Korean: 이낙훈; 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 Keijō, Korea, Empire of Japan in 1936. After graduation from Kyunggi High School in 1956, Lee studied Aesthetics at Seoul National University. When he finished his second year of the study, Lee went to the United States to history at Miami University.
Lee starred in over 800 drama series, and 80 plays. Lee translated and introduced the popular US TV series, The Six Million Dollar Man and Columbo to the South Korean public. Lee also served as a member of the National Assembly 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
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Awards
- 1978, the 14th Baeksang Arts Awards : Best TV Actor (천녀화)
- 1992, the 28th Baeksang Arts Awards : Best TV Actor (옛날의 금잔디, KBS)
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