Kim Seung-ho - Actor Profile

Kim Seung-ho

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 13, 1918
Birth Place: Gangwon-do, South Korea

About Kim Seung-ho

Kim Seung-ho (July 13, 1918 – December 1, 1968) was a Korean actor. Kim was a star of the 1950s and 1960s and regarded as one of the best actors in Korean film history. Kim started acting at the age of 20, but he took lead roles when he was over 40 years old. Kim is also the father of actor Kim Hee-ra. Wikipedia contributors. "Kim Seung-ho." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 11 Mar. 2021. Web. 29 May. 2021.

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Kim Seung-ho Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kim Seung-ho reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kim Seung-ho's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Kim Seung-ho's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Teacher with Ten Daughters, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kim Seung-ho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kim Seung-ho'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
★7.0
The Sea Knows (1961) movie poster
★7.0

The Sea Knows: A Korean man, forced into service in the Japanese army during WWII, marries his Japanese girlfriend despite everyone's o

The Sea Knows

1961•Drama
★7.0
The Love Marriage (1958) movie poster
★7.0

The Love Marriage: A medical doctor, Ko, has three daughters. The first daughter, Suk-hee, confesses her past when her husband asks her to

The Love Marriage

1958•Comedy
★7.0
The Country Left Behind (1962) movie poster
★7.0

The Country Left Behind: Before the Korean War (1950-1953), a daughter of a Russian soldier stationed at Heungnam falls in love with a young Kore

The Country Left Behind

1962•War
★6.8
Under the Sky in Seoul (1961) movie poster
★6.8

Under the Sky in Seoul: An oriental doctor Kim Hak-gyu is a cantankerous man who is the longest-term householder in a small village in Seoul. He

Under the Sky in Seoul

1961•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Kim Seung-ho has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1968 The General's Mustache Hyong-sa Average Similar →
1967 Chun-Hui - Hit Similar →
1967 The King with My Face Lord Tau Po Bei Average Similar →
1967 Six Daughters - Flop Similar →
1966 I Am a King Maeng Du-ho Flop Similar →
1966 Nostalgia - Average Similar →
1966 A Soldier Speaks after Death General Son Flop Similar →
1965 The King and the Servant Boy - Flop Similar →
1964 The Last Woman of Shang - Hit Similar →
1964 The Beautiful Maid Professor Kim Flop Similar →
1964 The Regular Tardy Student Jang Seong-hak Flop Similar →
1964 The Teacher with Ten Daughters - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Kinship Kim Deok-sam Average Similar →
1962 A Woman Judge - Flop Similar →
1962 View from an Alley Mr. Ko Flop Similar →
1962 When Acacias Bloom Independence army commander Average Similar →
1962 A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng Maengjinsa Flop Similar →
1962 The Country Left Behind Sirenkov Hit Similar →
1961 Under the Sky in Seoul Kim Hak-gyu Hit Similar →
1961 Bumpkin Oh-bok Choi Oh Bok Flop Similar →
1961 The Sea Knows Saito Hit Similar →
1961 My Sister is a Tomboy Dal-su (father) Flop Similar →
1961 Five Marines Lieutenant Colonel Oh Seok-man Flop Similar →
1961 Lady Jang Park Tae-bo Average Similar →
1961 A Dream of Fortune Son Chang-soo (School Teacher) Average Similar →
1961 Bonanza Jang Woon-chil Flop Similar →
1961 A Petty Middle Manager Juntaek Koo (Head of Welfare Division) Flop Similar →
1961 A Sunflower Family Jeong Jin-goo (Father) Average Similar →
1961 The Coachman Ha Chun-sam Average Similar →
1960 Mr. Park Mr. Park Flop Similar →
1960 Romance Papa Father Flop Similar →
1960 Soil Yoon Champan Flop Similar →
1959 Even the Clouds Are Drifting - Flop Similar →
1959 A Sister's Garden Bang Flop Similar →
1959 Dongsimcho Busan President Kim (Trader) Flop Similar →
1959 Chun Hui Min Du-hwan Flop Similar →
1959 King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun Emperor Gojong Average Similar →
1959 A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan - Flop Similar →
1958 The Love Marriage Mr. Ko senior Hit Similar →
1958 A College Woman's Confession Choi Rim Hit Similar →
1958 The First Snow - Flop Similar →
1958 The Money Bong-su Average Similar →
1958 Forever with You - Average Similar →
1957 Palace of Ambition Hwa Pidal Average Similar →
1957 The Shadowless Pagoda Paeng-gae Flop Similar →
1956 The Wedding Day Maeng Jin-sa Average Similar →
1955 Yangsan Province Okrang's father Flop Similar →
1948 The Sun of Night - Flop Similar →
1947 My Liberated Country - Flop Similar →
1946 Hurrah! For Freedom - Flop Similar →

Kim Seung-ho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kim Seung-ho?

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

How many movies has Kim Seung-ho acted in?

Kim Seung-ho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kim Seung-ho?

Other notable films include "The Sea Knows", "The Love Marriage", and "The Country Left Behind".

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