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My Take
Lee Deok-hwa is the kind of actor I deeply admire: a man who has stayed at the center of Korean entertainment for over half a century. Born in Seoul in 1952 and trained at Dongguk University, he moved fluidly between film, television, and the stage, and even chaired the Korean Film Actors Association. What impresses me most is endurance. Careers in acting flare and fade quickly, yet he simply kept showing up, accumulating gravitas. That he keeps an active Instagram tells me he never stopped being curious. Longevity plus playfulness is a rare and enviable combination.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lee Deok-hwa
- Name (Japanese)
- イ・ドックァ
- Reading
- い・どっくぁ
- Born
- May 8, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Dongguk University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Deok-hwa born?
Born May 8, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Lee Deok-hwa from?
Lee Deok-hwa is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Lee Deok-hwa do?
Lee Deok-hwa works as actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.