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Baek Yoon-sik, born on March 16, 1947 in Seoul, South Korea, is a film actor, stage actor and television actor. That puts Baek Yoon-sik at 79 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Daedong Taxation High School and Chung-Ang University.
My Take
Baek Yoon-sik is exactly the kind of actor I treasure. His near-expressionless face somehow conveys menace, comedy, and depth all at once, the art of subtraction made flesh. Born in Seoul in 1947, with a route from a taxation high school to Chung-Ang University, he carries a wonderfully unglamorous backstory. Across film, stage, and television he never needs to shout or weep to dominate a scene. I am drawn to that kind of still, restrained authority. Some flavors can only come from years of accumulated experience, and watching him reminds me of that every single time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Baek Yoon-sik
- Name (Japanese)
- ペク・ユンシク
- Reading
- ぺく・ゆんしく
- Born
- March 16, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Daedong Taxation High School
- University
- Chung-Ang University
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.baekyoonsik.co.kr/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baek%20Yoon-sik
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q483517
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Baek Yoon-sik born?
Born March 16, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Baek Yoon-sik from?
Baek Yoon-sik is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Baek Yoon-sik do?
Baek Yoon-sik works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
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