Kwan-Young Lee

Actor
BirthdayApr 19, 1946 (79 years old)
Place of birthSeoul, South Korea
GenderMale

LEE, Kwan-young is a pioneering martial artist, considered to be the "father of taekwondo" in France. Lee was born in 1946 in Seoul. At age 9, Lee began studying taekwondo at Chung Do Kwan under An Kyu Um, Won Kook Lee, and Hae Man Park. Lee received his 1st dan in 1962 at age 16. Lee served in the South Korean military and in the police force. Lee relocated to France in 1969 and introduced taekwondo to France. Lee is also the originator of the martial art Ho Shin Moo Sool (Hoshin Moosool).

Known for

Sailor

Oct 3, 1992

Ambassador's translator, head of bodyguards

Jan 13, 1982

Nazi Boss

Oct 21, 1983

Aug 7, 1985

Self

Apr 5, 1975

Sailor

Oct 3, 1992

Ambassador's translator, head of bodyguards

Jan 13, 1982

Nazi Boss

Oct 21, 1983

Aug 7, 1985

Self

Apr 5, 1975

Acting


Participated in 4 movies, 2 TV series



1983


1982

Ambassador's translator, head of bodyguards



1975

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