Jang Kwang
Biography
Jang Kwang is a South Korean film and voice actor who was born on January 5, 1952, in South Korea. Known for his work in acting, he has accumulated 88 known credits on the Movie Database platform. His professional career includes narrating Thomas and Friends in South Korea from the first through the fourth series. Alternative romanizations and names associated with him include Chang Kwang, Kwang Chang, Gwang Jang, and Чан. He is recognized in the entertainment industry for his contributions to both film and television.
Career overview
Jang Kwang is a South Korean film and voice actor who was born on January 5, 1952. Known primarily for acting, he has accumulated eighty-eight known credits throughout his career. In addition to his film and television work, he narrated Thomas and Friends in South Korea from the first through the fourth series.
Official biographical data records his birthplace as South Korea. Alternative names associated with him in professional databases include Chang Kwang, Kwang Chang, Gwang Jang, and the Cyrillic spelling Чан. Further information regarding his personal life, awards, and specific titles beyond his recognized film and television credits is not documented in the available records.
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87 titles- The Husband (2026) as Ko Dong-chan
- Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025) as Chang-seon
- Nice to Not Meet You (2025) as Yoon Jung-ho
- Hi-Five (2025) as Hwang Byeongchun
- Low Life (2025)
- The Whirlwind (2024) as Jo Sang-cheon
- Project Silence (2024) as Defense Minister
- Cobweb (2023) as Chief Choi
- Tastes of Horror (2023) as Keeper (segment "The Residents-Only Gym")
- Little Women (2022) as Jang Sa-pyeong
- Remarriage & Desires (2022) as Cha Yong-hwan
- Connect (2022) as Doctor
- Stock Struck (2022) as Kim Jin-bae
- Mother's Place (2022)
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) as Interpreter (voice)
- Dali & Cocky Prince (2021) as Kim Nak-cheon
- Moonshine (2021) as Moon Yeon-jo
- Melancholia (2021) as Noh In-Hyeong
- Sinkhole (2021) as Neighbor
- The Labyrinth (2021) as Exorcist
- Asurado (2021) as Jo Pyeong-ho
- The Gossip (2021) as Chairman Jang
- Smile (2021)
- The House Detox (2020)
- Oh My Baby (2020) as President Jo
- Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020) as Minister of People's Armed Forces
- Killing Diva (2020) as Ji-deok
- The Nokdu Flower (2019) as Jo Byung-Gab
- The Crowned Clown (2019) as Eunuch Jo
- Busted! (2018) as Jang Gwang
- Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) as Jin-gwang / God of Violence Hell
- Cross (2018) as Son Young-Sik
- The Great Battle (2018) as Sobyeoldori
- Ordinary People (2018) as Ki-tae
- Children of A Lesser God (2018) as Pastor Wang
- About Time (2018) as Teacher Park
- 60 Days of Summer (2018) as Dong-il
- The Negotiation (2018) as Hwang Soo-suk
- Stand by Me (2018) as Grandfather Go-bok
- Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) as Jin-gwang / God of Violence Hell
- A Korean Odyssey (2017) as Sa O-jeong / Yun Dae-shik
- My Daughter's Men (2017) as Self
- The Good Thieves (2017) as Hong Il-Kwon
- Defendant (2017) as Cha Young-Woon
- Roman Holiday (2017) as Geum Jang-hyeon
- Ordinary Person (2017) as Assemblyman Kim
- Turning Mecards W: Resurrection of the Black Mirror (2017) as 메가 (목소리)
- My Little Old Boy (2016) as Self
- Love in the Moonlight (2016) as Eunuch Han Sang-ik
- Memory (2016) as Park Chul-min
- Jang Yeong Sil (2016) as Jo Gwang
- Will You Be There (2016) as Soo-hyun's father
- The Treacherous (2015) as Prime Minister
- Super Daddy Yeol (2015) as Coach Bang
- Chronicle of a Blood Merchant (2015) as Dr. Choi
- Bad Guys Always Die (2015) as Local station police-in-charge
- Collective Invention (2015) as Mutant's Father
- Untouchable Lawmen (2015) as Kang Sung-gi
- Noblesse: The Beginning of Destruction (2015) as Gejutel K. Landegre (voice)
- The Unfair (2015) as Kim Hee-taek's father
- Pinocchio (2014) as Headmaster
- Fated to Love You (2014) as "Dr. Octopus" Mun Min Seok
- Miss Granny (2014) as Photographer
- Flower Grandpa Investigative Team (2014) as Jeon Kang-seok
- The Whistleblower (2014) as Broadcast Station President
- The Road Called Life (2014) as Old Man (voice)
- New World (2013) as Mob Director Yang
- The Goddess of Fire (2013) as Lee Pyung-ik
- All About My Romance (2013) as Maeng Joo Ho
- Marriage Blue (2013) as Yi-ra's father
- Way Back Home (2013) as Ambassador to France
- Masquerade (2012) as Eunuch
- Confession of Murder (2012) as Director
- 26 Years (2012) as The man
- Love Clinique (2012) as CEO Gong
- Silenced (2011) as Principal / Principal's Brother
- Olympus Guardian the Movie (2005) as Zeus (voice)
- Olympus Guardian (2002) as Zeus (voice)
- Whistling Princess (2002)
- 꼬비꼬비 (1995) as 혹부리영감 도깨비
- 꼬비꼬비 (1995) as 망태할아버지
- Red Hawk: Weapon of Death (1995) as Mook-poong
- 마법사의 아들 코리 (1993) as 코리 아빠
- 제3극장 (1992)
- General's Son 3 (1992) as Kim Du-han's voice
- General's Son 2 (1991) as Kim Du-han's voice
- South of Eden
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jang Kwang best known for?
Jang Kwang is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Husband (2026), Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025), Project Silence (2024), Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012).
When and where was Jang Kwang born?
Jang Kwang was born on January 5, 1952 in South Korea.
How many credits does Jang Kwang have?
Jang Kwang has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Jang Kwang's background in cinema and television?
Jang Kwang is a South Korean film and voice actor who was born on January 5, 1952, in South Korea. Known for his work in acting, he has accumulated 88 known credits on the Movie Database platform. His professional career includes narrating Thomas and Friends in South Korea from the first through the fourth series. Alte...