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Baek Yoon-sik

Baek Yoon-sik (born March 16, 1947), also spelled Baek Yun-shick, is a prominent South Korean actor. Known for his distinctive voice, commanding screen presence, and versatile character portrayles, he has maintained a prolific career in both film and television spanning multiple decades.

Portrait of actor Baek Yoon-sik
Actor Baek Yoon-sik

Early Life and Education

Baek was born in South Korea on March 16, 1947. He pursued higher education at Chung-Ang University, where he majored in Theatre, laying the foundational training for his extensive career in acting.

Family

Baek is the father of two sons, Baek Do-bin and Baek Seo-bin, both of whom have followed in their father's footsteps to pursue acting careers in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Selected Filmography

Over his career, Baek has appeared in numerous acclaimed South Korean films:

  • Save the Green Planet! (2003) - Kang Man-shik
  • The Big Swindle (2004) - Mr. Kim
  • The President's Last Bang (2005) - KCIA Director Kim
  • Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) - Pyung Gyung-jang
  • Woochi (2009) - Master Wizard
  • The Face Reader (2013) - Kim Jong-Seo
  • Inside Men (2015) - Lee Gang-Hee
  • The Last Princess (2016) - King Gojong
  • Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023) - Shimazu

Selected Television Series

In addition to his film work, Baek has taken on prominent roles in various television dramas:

  • Ladies of the Palace (2001-2002) - Jung Yoon-Kyung
  • Tree With Deep Roots (2011) - Lee Bang-Won (King Taejong)
  • Hur Jun, the Original Story (2013) - Yoo Ui-Tae
  • Naeil's Cantabile (2014) - Franz Stresemann
  • Vagabond (2019) - Jeong Gook-Pyo
  • Family Matters (2024) / Family Matters 2 (2026) - Baek Gang-Sung

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