Kim Nam-gil Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Kim Nam-gil, is a South Korean actor, producer, director, singer, and philanthropist. He is best known for portraying Bidam in Queen Seondeok, Kim Hae-il in The Fiery Priest, Van in Island, and for starring in films such as The Pirates, Pandora, Memoir of a Murderer, and Emergency Declaration.

He is also the founder of the non-profit organization Gilstory.

Kim Nam-gil
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Kim Nam-gil
Born:	March 13, 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Seoul, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Asian (Korean)
Height:	6 feet ½ inch (184 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Kim
Siblings:	One younger brother
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Director, Singer, Philanthropist
Net Worth:	$8 million to $12 million

Early Life and Education

Kim Nam-gil was born on March 13, 1980, in Seoul, South Korea. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kim. He is of Korean ethnicity and practices Christianity. He has one younger brother.

Kim Nam-gil attended Han Yeong High School before studying Theatre and Film at Myongji College. He later completed a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language through Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies after leaving his earlier theatre program.

Career

Kim Nam-gil made his television debut in School 1 (1999) before gaining experience through supporting roles after winning MBC’s 31st talent audition. Early in his career, he briefly promoted under the stage name Lee Han, appearing in productions such as No Regret and Portrait of a Beauty. His breakthrough came in 2009 when he portrayed the charismatic Bidam in the historical drama Queen Seondeok, a performance that earned widespread acclaim and established him as one of South Korea’s leading actors.

Kim Nam-gil later built an impressive career with starring roles in The Pirates, Pandora, Memoir of a Murderer, The Fiery Priest, Through the Darkness, Island, Song of the Bandits, and Trigger. In addition to acting, he has directed short films, released music, and founded Gilstory, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving cultural heritage, promoting the arts, and supporting humanitarian causes. His versatility across film, television, and philanthropy has earned him numerous industry awards and international recognition.

Awards and Nominations

• Baeksang Arts Award – Best New Actor (Queen Seondeok) – Winner
• SBS Drama Awards – Daesang (Grand Prize) (The Fiery Priest) – Winner
• KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Shark) – Winner
• Asia Artist Awards – Actor of the Year – Winner
• Best known for Queen Seondeok, The Fiery Priest, The Pirates, Pandora, and Island.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kim.namgil_

Personal Life

Kim Nam-gil, 46 years old, is single. There is no information about his children.

Standing at 6 feet ½ inch (184 cm) tall, Kim enjoys playing the flute, tap dancing, water skiing, Taekwondo, and charitable work. He is widely recognized for his humanitarian efforts through Gilstory, supporting cultural preservation and disaster relief initiatives.

Net Worth

Kim Nam-gil has an estimated net worth of $8 million to $12 million USD. He has accumulated his wealth through his successful career as an actor, producer, director, singer, and entrepreneur.

His income is generated from television dramas, feature films, endorsements, production projects, business ventures, music releases, and public appearances.

Filmography

Films

• No Regret (2006)
• Portrait of a Beauty (2008)
• Lovers Vanished (2010)
• The Pirates (2014)
• The Shameless (2015)
• Pandora (2016)
• Memoir of a Murderer (2017)
• Emergency Declaration (2022)
• The Killer’s Game (2024)

Television

• School 1 (1999)
• Be Strong, Geum-soon! (2005)
• Queen Seondeok (2009)
• Bad Guy (2010)
• Shark (2013)
• The Fiery Priest (2019–present)
• Through the Darkness (2022)
• Island (2022–2023)
• Song of the Bandits (2023)
• Trigger (2025)

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