Biography: Lee Sang Woo – Actor

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Real Name: Lee Sang Woo

Personal Details

Nationality: South Korean

Religion: Catholic

Mother Tongue: Korean

Languages Known: Korean

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

Born on: 13 February 1980

Age As On Today: 45 years

Hometown: Seoul

Gender: Male

Martial Status: Married

Blood Type: O

Education Details

College: Korea University

Education Qualification: Department of Food and Science

Family Details

Husband/Spouse Name: Kim So-Yeon

A person who has showcased extraordinary skills in his career journey via releasing a few masterpieces in the industry is one and only Lee Sang Woo. He is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is widely recognized for his great contributions to the film industry such as “Deathcember” (2019), “Barbie” (2011), and “Fire in Hell” (2012).

He was born on February 13, 1980. He was particularly praised in South Korea only. He finished his schooling at one of the prominent schools in the country. Thereafter, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, and graduated with a degree majoring in film. From the very beginning, Lee had a keen interest in film making and hence he made his mind to establish his career in this particular field. He made his official debut through the film “Tropical Manila” in 2008, which gave him immense limelight all over Korea.

He continued directing movies and released an abundant number of work-pieces. For say, he has worked as a director in “Mother Is a Whore” (2011), “Tropical Manila” (2012), “Father Is a Dog” (2012), “Barbie” (2012), “Novel Meets Movie” (segment: “Emergency Exit”) (2013), “Fire in Hell” (2014), “All About My Father” (omnibus film, 2015), “Speed” (2015), “Dear Dictator” (2015), “I Am Trash” (2016), “Working Street” (2016), “Dirty Romance” (2017), “Bittersweet Brew” (2018), and “Folklore” (episode: “Mongdal”) (2018). His work was not stuck to one field, but he has also worked as a screenwriter in the movies; “Mother Is a Whore” (2011), “Tropical Manila” (2012), “Father Is a Dog” (2012), “Barbie” (2012), and “Bittersweet Brew” (2018).

Lee was seen as a casting member in a few movies as well such as “Mother Is a Whore” (2011), and “I Am Trash” (2016). His work in the film industry is much appreciated by viewers as well as superiors all over the world.

Lee has been working in this industry for a very long time, in which he was mostly seen as Kim Ki-duk’s assistant director, prior to becoming an eminent director. From the very beginning, he had some spark in himself which made him unique from others. He is acknowledged for making movies that are sexual, violent and controversial, and are relatively based on real events. Due to this, he is much loved by fans worldwide.

Till now, he had a very invigorating journey in the industry filled with love, passion, determination, and also few obstacles as well.


Professional Details

Skills: Actor, Dramatist

Profession: Actor

Agent: HM Entertainment

Casual Details

Dating History: Dated Kim So-Yeon in 2016

Hobbies: Tennis, Wrestling, Racket Ball, Fishing

Physical Details

Eye colour: Black

Career

Debut Year: 2005

First Break: First Wives Club (2007)

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Awards: 2018 KBS Drama Awards for Excellence

Achievements: 2019 MBC Award for Top Excellence

Social Media

Instagram: @bbbjovi