Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1952-01-05
- Born Place: South Korea
Also Known As:
장광, Chang Kwang, 张光, Kwang Chang, Gwang Jang, Чан Кван, Chang Kwang, Jang Gwang
Jang Kwang
Jang Kwang is a prominent South Korean actor, born on January 5, 1952. He initially built a strong reputation as a talented voice actor before transitioning to on-screen roles. His acting career gained significant attention in 2011 with his dual role in the crime-drama film "Silenced." The following year, he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of a loyal eunuch in the period drama "Masquerade," which went on to win Best Film at prestigious awards like the Grand Bell Awards and Baeksang Arts Awards. Jang Kwang has a prolific filmography, appearing in numerous films such as "26 Years" (2012), "Secretly, Greatly" (2013), and "New World" (2013). On television, he has been a consistent presence, joining the main cast of the 2014 tvN comedy series "Flower Grandpa Investigation Unit" and later starring in popular dramas like "Hwayugi" (2017) and "Moonshine" (2021). He is also known for his role as the God of Violence Hell in the box-office hit action fantasy "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" (2017). Jang Kwang is married to actress Jeon Sung-ae, and their daughter, Jang Yoon-hee (also known as Mija), is a comedienne.
