Personal Details
Born :
January 01, 1960 Busan, South Korea
Height :

173 cm

Parents & Relatives :

Park Yong‑woo (Child) , Noh Susanna (Past Girlfriend) , Kim Ok-bin (Past Girlfriend)

Park Ji Il

actor
Career & Highlights

Park Ji‑il is a highly experienced South Korean stage, television, and film actor, active since the mid‑1980s:

Theatre: Debuted in 1986 with Death Fugue. Over the years, he's appeared in notable stage works such as Crime and Punishment, Mamma Mia, and, more recently in 2021–2022, Angels in America (both Parts 1 & 2), sharing the stage with his son, Park Yong‑woo.

Film: Made his big-screen debut in My Dear Keum‑hong (1995). His filmography includes impactful supporting roles in titles like Shiri (1999), The Suspect (2013), The Fortress (2017), and The Man Standing Next (2020).

Television: A well-established supporting actor with over 75 credits, including roles in series such as The Thorn Birds (2011), The Rebel (2017), Delayed Justice (2020), Thirty‑Nine (2022), and Tracer (2022).

The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016–2017): While Park Ji‑il was part of the drama’s ensemble cast, his role was in a supporting capacity—not among the lead or featured characters.

Career Highlights Summary:

A versatile actor with a rich background in theater, Park has consistently portrayed strong supporting characters across genres—from political thrillers and historical dramas to modern TV series. Notably, his casting in Angels in America alongside his son highlights both his stage prominence and familial connection in the arts. He's also recognized for elevating blockbuster films and major TV dramas with his solid character work.