Kim Suk-il - Actor Profile

Kim Suk-il

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
13Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1934

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kim Suk-il reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kim Suk-il's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kim Suk-il remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Teacher with Ten Daughters, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kim Suk-il Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Suk-il's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Teacher with Ten Daughters (1964) movie poster
★10.0

The Teacher with Ten Daughters:

The Teacher with Ten Daughters

1964•Drama
★6.5
A College Woman's Confession (1958) movie poster
★6.5

A College Woman's Confession: Choi So-young (Choi Eun-hee), a poor female law student is in trouble because her grandmother, who had been sending her

A College Woman's Confession

1958•Drama
★6.1
A Drifting Story (1960) movie poster
★6.1

A Drifting Story: This melodrama follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother who dares to love. Hyun Hee (Mun Jeong Suk) makes

A Drifting Story

1960•Romance
★6.0
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun (1959) movie poster
★6.0

King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun: At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the

King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun

1959•History
★5.4
A Petty Middle Manager (1961) movie poster
★5.4

A Petty Middle Manager: When his wife sees him helping his boss' lover, a low-level manager finds his marriage in shambles.

A Petty Middle Manager

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kim Suk-il.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Woman Is Better - Flop Similar →
1964 The Teacher with Ten Daughters - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng Bobby (the friend of the gang) Flop Similar →
1961 An Upstart Jeong-ae Flop Similar →
1961 A Petty Middle Manager Oh Kyung-ja Flop Similar →
1961 A Flower of Evil - Flop Similar →
1960 A Drifting Story Gap Average Similar →
1960 A Jealousy - Flop Similar →
1959 A Female Boss Business director Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun Dancing couple Average Similar →
1959 The Romantic Train - Flop Similar →
1958 A College Woman's Confession Hee-suk Hit Similar →
1956 Prince in Yam Clothes - Flop Similar →

Kim Suk-il - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Suk-il?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kim Suk-il is "The Teacher with Ten Daughters" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kim Suk-il acted in?

Kim Suk-il has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Suk-il?

Other notable films include "A College Woman's Confession", "A Drifting Story", and "King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-Geun".