Kwan-Young Lee - Actor Profile

Kwan-Young Lee

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
4Total Films
5.9 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 19, 1946
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Kwan-Young Lee

LEE, Kwan-young is a pioneering martial artist, considered to be the "father of taekwondo" in France. Lee was born in 1946 in Seoul. At age 9, Lee began studying taekwondo at Chung Do Kwan under An Kyu Um, Won Kook Lee, and Hae Man Park. Lee received his 1st dan in 1962 at age 16. Lee served in the South Korean military and in the police force. Lee relocated to France in 1969 and introduced taekwondo to France. Lee is also the originator of the martial art Ho Shin Moo Sool (Hoshin Moosool).

Kwan-Young Lee Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kwan-Young Lee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Kwan-Young Lee's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Kwan-Young Lee'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 All Fired Up, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kwan-Young Lee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kwan-Young Lee's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kwan-Young Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 La Baston - Flop Similar →
1983 Flash Future Kung Fu Nazi Boss Average Similar →
1982 All Fired Up Ambassador's translator, head of bodyguards Average Similar →
1980 The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu Tang Flop Similar →

Kwan-Young Lee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kwan-Young Lee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kwan-Young Lee is "All Fired Up" with a rating of 5.9/10.

How many movies has Kwan-Young Lee acted in?

Kwan-Young Lee has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kwan-Young Lee?

Other notable films include "Flash Future Kung Fu", "The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu", and "La Baston".

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