Kim Jeong-ok
Born in Pyongyang in 1927. She graduated from Jinnampo Girls’ High School in South Pyongan Province. She began her theater career in the early 1940s. Recognized for her acting skills on stage, she was able to make her film debut in director Lee Kang-cheon's 1956 film The Idiot Adada. Since then, she has appeared in over 80 films, including Simcheongjeon, Seaside Village, and Forest Fire. New play performances such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1959), Flock of Seagulls (1963), and Exchange (1966) by Shinhyup Theater Company, and musical performances such as Porgy and Bess (1962) by Drama Center.
Acted in
Rebirth
1969
Madam Freedom
1969
An Old Potter
1969
Potato
1968
Love
1968
Sound of Magpies
1967
Lost People
1967
One-sided Love of Princess
1967
as Court lady Oh
Flame in Valley
1967
Confession of an Actress
1967
Full Ship
1967
as Ms. Ma-san
Green Rain
1966
as Old Lady with the Furnace
The Seaside Village
1965
The Field Glow with the Setting Sun
1965
Hwalbindang
1965
The Lost Sun
1964
Sinmungo
1963
as Bun-i's Mother
Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness
1963
A Sad Story of Danjong
1963
The Way of Hwarang
1962
as General Jisan's wife
The Country Left Behind
1962
Tyrant Yeonsan
1962
Lee Chadon
1962
Prince Yeonsan
1961
Under the Sky in Seoul
1961
as Mrs. Kim (Ju-sa's wife)
My Sister is a Tomboy
1961
as Nanny
An Upstart
1961
A Dream of Fortune
1961
as Grandmother Gombo
A Sunflower Family
1961
as Miwon's mother
A Returned Man
1960
as Mrs. Park [Do-yeong's wife]
A Revival
1960
A Female Boss
1959
as Boarding house' woman
There is No Tragedy
1959
Gobau
1959
A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan
1959
Love
1957
The Wedding Day
1956
as Nurse
An Idiot Adada
1956