Sang ok Shin Death
Sang-ok passed away on April 11, 2006 at the age of 79 in Seoul, South Korea.
When did Sang ok Shin die?
April 11, 2006How old was Sang ok Shin when died?
79Where did Sang ok Shin die? What was the location of death?
Seoul, South Korea
Sang ok Shin Birthday and Date of Death
Sang ok Shin was born on October 11, 1926 and died on April 11, 2006. Sang-ok was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 11, 1926
Date of Death: April 11, 2006
Age at Death: 79
Sang ok Shin - Biography
Shin Sang-ok (October 11, 1926 – April 11, 2006) was a prolific South Korean film producer and director with more than 100 producer and 70 director credits to his name. His best-known films were made in the 1950s and 60s when he was known as the "Prince of Korean Cinema". He received the Gold Crown Cultural Medal, the country's top honor for an artist. He is also known for having been kidnapped by the previous North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, for the purpose of producing critically acclaimed films. He was born Shin Tae-seo; he later changed his name to Shin Sang-ok when he started working in the film industry.
