Baek Won Gil
- Name: Baek Won Gil
- Native name: 백원길
- Also Known as: Baek Won Kil
- Nationality: South Korean
- Gender: Male
- Born: October 6, 1972
- Died: August 16, 2013
Gangwon Fire Headquarters said they found Baek's body in meter-deep water at Namdae Stream in Gangneung, Gangwon Province at 9 a.m. Rescuers had been conducting a search operation after Baek's friend reported him missing Thursday.
Police officials think Baek drowned while on a fishing trip.
According to local news reports, Baek had recently moved to Yangyang County and had spent the last three months fishing at Namdae Stream. On Tuesday, Baek had tweeted that he was exhausted from preparing for night fishing.
The 41-year-old actor started on the stage 20 years ago, and is most famous for his appearance in plays such as "Useum-ui Daehak (University of Laughter)" and "Human Comedy," as well as directing "Jump" and "Break Out".
Baek extended his career beyond the stage in 2002 with a supporting role in the movie "Resurrection Of The Little Match Girl." He also appeared in several TV dramas such as KBS' "Dream High" and "Mushin (God of Might)".
(Source: Asiaone News Website) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Late Night Hospital
Korean Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Kang Moo Seong
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Dream High
Korean Drama, 2011, 16 eps
Gong Min Chul
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
In Between
Korean Movie, 2012,
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
The Winter of the Year was Warm
Korean Movie, 2012,
Yong Rak
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Funny Neighbors
Korean Movie, 2011,
[Crab seller]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Children...
Korean Movie, 2011,
Heo Kyung Jang
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
The Yellow Sea
Korean Movie, 2010,
[Chinese ethnic Korean kidnapper #1]
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
City of Fathers
Korean Movie, 2009,
Jjang Dol
(Unknown)
|
6.8
|
Resurrection of the Little Match Girl
Korean Movie, 2002,
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Drama Special Series Season 3: Sirius
Korean Drama, 2013, 4 eps
Park Jin Tae
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
KBS Drama Special 2011: Identical Criminals
Korean Drama, 2011, 1 eps
Kim Seon Eung
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
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