Nam Il-woo - Actor Profile

Nam Il-woo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
13Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 25, 1938
Birth Place: Keijō, Korea, Empire of Japan [now Seoul, South Korea]

About Nam Il-woo

Nam Il-woo 남일우, born May 25, 1938) is a South Korean actor and voice actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nam Il-woo 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 Nam Il-woo'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nam Il-woo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nam Il-woo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nam Il-woo's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) movie poster
★8.0

Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days: As the deceased soul Ja-hong and his three afterlife guardians prepare for their remaining trials for reincarnation, the

Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days

2018•Action
★8.0
Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) movie poster
★8.0

Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds: Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7

Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

2017•Action
★7.5
Lady Vengeance (2005) movie poster
★7.5

Lady Vengeance: Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of re

Lady Vengeance

2005•Drama
★7.2
Man in Love (2014) movie poster
★7.2

Man in Love: Tae-il lives a fast life as low level thug. He then learns that he has a terminal illness and not much time left to live

Man in Love

2014•Drama
★6.9
Inside Men (2015) movie poster
★6.9

Inside Men: A disgruntled henchman teams up with an ambitious prosecutor to bring down a leading presidential candidate and the news

Inside Men

2015•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nam Il-woo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days Heo Choon-sam Super Hit Similar →
2018 Heung-boo: The Revolutionist - Average Similar →
2017 Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds Heo Choon-sam Super Hit Similar →
2016 Bungaeman - Flop Similar →
2015 Inside Men Jang-hoon's Father Hit Similar →
2015 The Priests Father Superior Hit Similar →
2015 Circle of Atonement - Average Similar →
2014 Late Spring Dr. Park Average Similar →
2014 Man in Love Tae-il's Father Hit Similar →
2007 Small Town Rivals - Hit Similar →
2005 Lady Vengeance Detective Choi Super Hit Similar →
2003 Jealousy Is My Middle Name Yun-sik's Father-in-Law Average Similar →
1974 A Promise on the Last Day Seok-hyeon Flop Similar →

Nam Il-woo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nam Il-woo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nam Il-woo is "Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Nam Il-woo acted in?

Nam Il-woo has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nam Il-woo?

Other notable films include "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds", "Lady Vengeance", and "Man in Love".