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Choi Bool-am

b. 1940

South Korean actor

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Born 1940. Choi Bool-am is a South Korean actor, film actor, politician, stage actor and television actor.

Choi Bool-am (; born June 15, 1940) is a South Korean retired actor and a professor.

Biography Choi was born in the neighborhood of , Dong District, Incheon, Korea, Empire of Japan in 1940. Choi was the only son to his father Choi Cheol, a business man, and his mother Lee Myeong-suk who was a daughter of a royal pharmacist of the Korean Empire. Choi Cheol suddenly died when Choi was 8 years old and entered Sinheung Elementary School in Incheon. Choi moved to Seoul to attend Jungang Middle School. Choi was drawn to theater as he entered a theater club at Jungang High School. Choi established directing experiences while at Seorabeol Art College (which has since merged into the now Chung-Ang University). He entered Hanyang University in 1960. Before graduation, Choi starred in several plays. Choi was recruited as a KBS TV actor in 1976, and entered stardom with the role of Kim Jong-seo in the drama series, Prince Suyang.

He is also the host for Korean Cuisine and Dining, a food travelogue series on food of Korea and the Korean diaspora.

Filmography Note; the whole list is referenced.

Film

Television series

Ambassadorship Ambassador of Public Relations to Seoul (2023)

Accolades Award and nomination

State honors +List of State Honour(s)StateAward CeremonyYearHonorSouth KoreaKorean Popular Culture and Arts Awards2014 Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit

Listicle + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year List Placement KBS 2023 The 50 people who made KBS shine 45th Sisa Journal 2015Most Influential Person — Broadcasting & Entertainment 4th 2019 9th

Election results Year Elections Constituency Political party Votes (%) Results 1992 14th National Assembly General Election National (5th) UNP 3,574,419 (17.37%) Elected 1996 15th National Assembly General Election Yeongdeungpo B (Seoul) NKP 33,020 (32.49%) Defeated

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Hanyang University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea
Employers
Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Choi Bool-am?

South Korean actor

When was Choi Bool-am born?

Choi Bool-am was born on 15 June 1940 in Incheon.

What is Choi Bool-am's occupation?

Choi Bool-am is an actor, film actor, politician, stage actor and television actor.

What nationality is Choi Bool-am?

Choi Bool-am is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Choi Bool-am

· Wikidata: Q5103870

· DBpedia: Choi Bool-am

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