Choi Jong-ryul
Actor
Known for
Not many careers reach this level, and Choi Jong-ryul is a South Korean actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 'The Handmaiden' is the second credit that travels internationally. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Whatever else turns up, drama runs through the filmography. The filmography numbers 19 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Nothing else on the filmography has been seen by as many people as 'Memories of Murder'.
Choi Jong-ryul
Actor
Not many careers reach this level, and Choi Jong-ryul is a South Korean actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 'The Handmaiden' is the second credit that travels internationally. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Whatever else turns up, drama runs through the filmography. The filmography numbers 19 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Nothing else on the filmography has been seen by as many people as 'Memories of Murder'.
Movies (17 titles)
Plays Kwang-ho's Father
Memories of Murder
2003
Plays Father
Thirst
2009
Plays Ghost House Professor
Tazza: The Hidden Card
2014
Plays Elder #1
Zombie for Sale
2019
Plays Professor of Korean Studies
Tazza: The High Rollers
2006
Plays Doctor
The Himalayas
2015
Plays Doctor
Sad Movie
2005
Plays Grandpa
Riceboy Sleeps
2023
Plays Dumpling Restaurant Owner
The Show Must Go On
2007
Plays Father Moon
My Father
2007
Plays Soon-deok's Father-in-Law
Private Eye
2009
Plays Doctor
Herb
2007
Plays Grandfather
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
2016
Plays Traveler
My Love
2007
Plays Brother
Fair Love
2010
Plays Herb doctor
The Avian Kind
2014
Latest Trailers
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Riceboy Sleeps
Full Filmography 19
Doctor X: Mafia in White
Seo Byeong-gyu
2026Season 1
Flex X Cop
Kang Byeong-jin · 2 episodes
2024–
Riceboy Sleeps
Grandpa
2023
Zombie for Sale
Elder #1
2019
The Fortress
Eunuch (uncredited)
2017
Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet
Grandfather
2016
The Himalayas
Doctor
2015
The Avian Kind
Herb doctor
2014
Tazza: The Hidden Card
Ghost House Professor
2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Choi Jong-ryul and where are they from?
Choi Jong-ryul is 76 years old, born on January 29, 1950 in South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Choi Jong-ryul?
Choi Jong-ryul is best known for roles in Memories of Murder, The Handmaiden, Thirst.
How many movies has Choi Jong-ryul been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Choi Jong-ryul has appeared in 17 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Choi Jong-ryul's first movie?
The career of Choi Jong-ryul began with Memories of Murder (2003).
What is Choi Jong-ryul's most recent movie or series?
Choi Jong-ryul's most recent release is Doctor X: Mafia in White, which premiered on October 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Choi Jong-ryul appeared in?
On television, Choi Jong-ryul has appeared in Taxi Driver, Flex X Cop, Doctor X: Mafia in White.
Choi Jong-ryul
1950-01-29 · South Korea
Not many careers reach this level, and Choi Jong-ryul is a South Korean actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. 'The Handmaiden' is the second credit that travels internationally. The name took time to reach the size it has now. Whatever else turns up, drama runs through the filmography. The filmography numbers 19 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Nothing else on the filmography has been seen by as many people as 'Memories of Murder'.