Ma Dong-seok
ActingAbout Ma Dong-seok
Ma Dong-seok (마동석) or Don Lee is a South Korean actor. Born Lee Dong-seok on 1st March 1971, he is best known for his supporting roles in The Neighbor, Nameless Gangster, and The Unjust. He also played leading roles in Norigae, Murderer and One on One. Under his Westernized real name Don Lee and before he turned to acting, he was once the personal trainer of mixed martial artists Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman. He also played leading roles in Norigae, Murderer and One on One. Under his Westernized real name Don Lee and before he turned to acting, he was once the personal trainer of mixed martial artists Mark Coleman and Kevin Randleman.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ma Dong-seok reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Thriller
The majority of Ma Dong-seok's filmography leans towards the Thriller 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 88% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ma Dong-seok remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in No Tomorrow, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ma Dong-seok Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ma Dong-seok's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ma Dong-seok.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Holy Night: Demon Hunters | Ba Woo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Roundup: Punishment | Ma Seok-do | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Badland Hunters | Nam-san | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Roundup: No Way Out | Ma Seok-do | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Roundup | Ma Seok-do | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Eternals | Self - Gilgamesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Eternals | Gilgamesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Ground Zero | Ma Gang-jae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ashfall | Kang Bong-rae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Start-Up | Geo-seok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos | Park Woong-chul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Long Live the King | Gwangju Brown bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil | Jang Dong-su | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Unstoppable | Kang Dong-chul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ordinary People | Ki-chul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Soul-Mate | Jang-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days | Sung-ju / Household God | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Champion | Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds | Sung-ju / Household God | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Bros | Seok-bong | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Outlaws | Ma Seok-do | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Memoir of a Murderer | Actor on Screen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Mayor | Advertising model | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Derailed | Hyeong-seok | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Train to Busan | Sang-hwa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | No Tomorrow | Detective Kang (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Deep Trap | Sung-Chul | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Veteran | Big Guy with Sportswear | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Chronicles of Evil | Detective Oh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Royal Tailor | Pan-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kundo: Age of the Rampant | Chun-bo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | One on One | Leader of Shadow | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Five | Dae-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rough Play | Gang Boss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Flu | Jeon Kook-Hwan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mr. Go | Caster | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rockin' on Heaven's Door | Moo Sung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Azooma | Detective Ma | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Secret Scandal | Lee Jang-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | New World | Section Chief Jo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Love 911 | Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Neighbors | Ahn Hyuk-mo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nameless Gangster | Hubby Kim Seo-bang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dancing Queen | Gay couple 1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Perfect Game | Park Man-soo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pain | Beom-noh | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Unjust | Ma Dae-ho | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Midnight FM | Son Deok-tae | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Good, the Bad, the Weird | Bear | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Worst Guy Ever | Ho-Seop | Hit | Similar → |
Ma Dong-seok - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ma Dong-seok?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ma Dong-seok is "No Tomorrow" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Ma Dong-seok acted in?
Ma Dong-seok has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ma Dong-seok?
Other notable films include "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds", "Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days", and "The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil".