Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1970-01-23
- Born Place: Seoul, South Korea
Also Known As:
Lee Jeong-eun, 李静恩, 李靜恩, 李姃垠
Lee Jung-eun
Lee Jung-eun is a highly respected and versatile South Korean actress, celebrated for her ability to inhabit a wide range of characters, from dramatic and emotional roles to comedic and heartwarming ones. Born on January 23, 1970, she began her career in theater in 1991, and for years, she was a dedicated stage actress, even working various part-time jobs to support herself. Her transition to a more prominent on-screen presence began with minor roles in films and television, but her breakthrough came much later in her career. She is perhaps best known internationally for her unforgettable role as the housekeeper Moon-gwang in Bong Joon-ho's Oscar-winning film Parasite (2019), a performance that earned her widespread global acclaim. Lee's extensive filmography includes other notable works such as Okja (2017), The Attorney (2013), and A Taxi Driver (2017). On television, she has delivered standout performances in popular dramas like Mr. Sunshine (2018), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), and Our Blues (2022). Her recent work includes the 2025 comedy-horror film My Daughter is a Zombie, further demonstrating her continued success and versatility in the Korean entertainment industry.
