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Born September 4, 1969 (age 55) • Daegu • South Korea
Notable Works “Okja” • “Parasite”
Education Yonsei University (graduated 1993) • Korean Academy of Film Arts
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Doomsday Book" (2012) • "Crush and Blush" (2008)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Parasite" (2019) • "Okja" (2017) • "Snowpiercer" (2013) • "Mother" (2009) • "Tokyo!" (2008) • "The Host" (2006) • "Memories of Murder" (2003) • "Barking Dogs Never Bite" (2000)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "Parasite" (2019) • "Okja" (2017) • "Sea Fog" (2014) • "Snowpiercer" (2013) • "Mother" (2009) • "Tokyo!" (2008) • "The Host" (2006) • "Antarctic Journal" (2005) • "Memories of Murder" (2003) • "Barking Dogs Never Bite" (2000) • "Phantom: The Submarine" (1999) • "Motel Cactus" (1997)

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Where was Bong Joon-Ho born?
Bong Joon-Ho was born in Taegu, South Korea.
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Bong Joon-Ho was born on September 14, 1969.

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