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My Take
What I love about Ma Dong-seok is the gap between that intimidating frame and his disarmingly warm grin. Born in Seoul but trained in the States at Columbus State, he carries a genuinely transnational confidence that reads on screen. His one-punch knockouts in the Crime City films aren't just spectacle; they're earned through years of craft, which is why audiences buy them completely. Going to Hollywood as Don Lee took real nerve. He's frightening and tender at once, and that rare balance is exactly why I'd happily watch him land that signature punch for many more years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ma Dong-seok
- Name (Japanese)
- マ・ドンソク
- Reading
- ま・どんそく
- Born
- March 1, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Columbus State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ma Dong-seok born?
Born March 1, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Ma Dong-seok from?
Ma Dong-seok is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Ma Dong-seok do?
Ma Dong-seok works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.