Kim Ik-tae: South Korean Actor

Kim Ik-tae (born March 15, 1956) is a veteran South Korean character actor known for his prolific appearances in both films and television drama series.

Portrait of Kim Ik-Tae, born 1956 — Kim Ik-Tae

Career

Active for decades within the South Korean entertainment industry, Kim has portrayed a diverse array of supporting roles, ranging from institutional figures such as police chiefs, judges, and doctors to various professional and familial characters in notable motion pictures and television broadcasts.

Selected Filmography

Film Appearances

The Merciless (2017) - Busan Police Chief
Luck-Key (2016) - Jae-Sung's father (barber)
Haemoo (2014) - Fisheries Cooperatives bank employee
The Gifted Hands (2013) - police chief
The Cat (2011) - So-Yeon's father
Crossing (2008) - doctor at clinic
Voice of a Murderer (2007) - police chief
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) - Won-Mo's father
The Bow (2005) - Man 1
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)

Television Series

Doctor Shin (2026) - Tae Ye-Jung's grandad
Heroes Next Door (2025) - National Assembly Chairman
Dear Hongrang (2025) - Merchant Mun
Seoul Busters (2024) - Song Sang-Uk
The Auditors (2024) - executive
Uncle Samsik (2024) - President Rhee Seung-Min
Queenmaker (2023) - Yook Seung-Cheol
Alchemy of Souls (2022) - Kang Man-Cheon
Chief of Staff (2019) - Lee Sang-Guk
Mr. Sunshine (2018) - local elder
The Moon Embracing The Sun (2012) - Monk Hye-Gag