Choi Minsik is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his critically acclaimed roles in Oldboy and The Admiral Roaring Currents . He also starred alongside Scarlett Johansson in the 2014 French film, Lucy.
Choi was born on January 22, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea. When he was in third grade, Choi was diagnosed with tuberculosis and told that he could not be cured. He claims to have regained his health by a monthlong stay in the mountains.
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