Oh Young Soo

Oh Young-soo is a veteran South Korean actor with a career spanning over five decades, primarily rooted in theater. He began his acting journey in 1963 and has appeared in over 200 stage productions, earning a reputation as one of the most respected figures in the Korean theatrical community. His deep, resonant voice and commanding stage presence have made him a staple of the National Theater Company of Korea. While he maintained a steady career in film and television for years, he achieved global superstardom in 2021 for his role as Oh Il-nam in the Netflix original series 'Squid Game'. His portrayal of the elderly contestant earned him critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film, making him the first South Korean actor to win a Golden Globe.