Lee Joo-Sil

Lee Joo-Sil

Deceased · Born: Mar 8, 1944 · Died: Feb 2, 2025

2012

Personal Details

BornMar 8, 1944 Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, Japanese Colonial Period

Biography

Noted actress Lee Joo-Sil, whose life spanned nearly eight decades, was born on March 8, 1944, during the tumultuous Japanese Colonial Period, in the city of Bucheon, situated in the province of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

Throughout her illustrious career, Lee Joo-Sil made a lasting impact on the world of entertainment, earning recognition for her outstanding performances in a wide range of films and television shows. Some of her most notable roles include appearances in the blockbuster hit "Train to Busan" (2016),the critically acclaimed series "The Uncanny Counter" (2020),and the action-packed drama "Commitment" (2013).

Tragically, Lee Joo-Sil's life was cut short when she passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 80, in the city of Uijeongbu, South Korea. Despite her untimely departure, her legacy as a talented and dedicated actress continues to inspire and influence generations of performers to come.

Career

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2023
The Uncanny Counter
The Uncanny Counter as Jang Chun-ok
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2019
Svaha: The Sixth Finger
Svaha: The Sixth Finger as Keum-hwa's Grandmother
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2016
Train to Busan
Train to Busan as Seok-woo's Mother
{"id":102708,"title":"Glory Day","year":"2015","character":"Sang-woo's Grandmother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glory-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102708.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102708.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Glory Day
Glory Day as Sang-woo's Grandmother
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2014
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
The Admiral: Roaring Currents as Elder Jong-seon (uncredited)
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2013
Commitment
Commitment as North Korean Spy
{"id":15079,"title":"The Tower","year":"2012","character":"Mrs. Jung","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tower-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gprmggkq7440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/gprmggkq7440.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
The Tower
The Tower as Mrs. Jung
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2009
The Sword with No Name
The Sword with No Name as Ja-yeong's Mother
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2008
Antique
Antique as Jin-hyuk's Grandmother
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Nim-eun-meon-go-sae
Nim-eun-meon-go-sae as Mother-in-Law
{"id":120428,"title":"Peon-chi le-i-di","year":"2007","character":"Ha-Eun's mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/peon-chi-le-i-di","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120428.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120428.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Peon-chi le-i-di
Peon-chi le-i-di as Ha-Eun's mother
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Le Grand Chef
Le Grand Chef as Sung-Il's Mother
{"id":35069,"title":"The City of Violence","year":"2006","character":"Suk-hwan's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-city-of-violence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35069.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
The City of Violence
The City of Violence as Suk-hwan's Mother
{"id":34994,"title":"Hot for Teacher","year":"2006","character":"Principal Nun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hot-for-teacher","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34994.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34994.jpg"},"released":1}
Hot for Teacher
Hot for Teacher as Principal Nun
{"id":225469,"title":"Running Wild","year":"2006","character":"Do-young's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-wild-2006","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225469.jpg"},"released":1}
Running Wild
Running Wild as Do-young's Mother
{"id":9218,"title":"Face","year":"2004","character":"Hyun-min's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/face-2004","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9218.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Face
Face as Hyun-min's Mother
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2003
The Uninvited
The Uninvited as Mrs. Song
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2002