

Actor
Birthday
March 28, 1980
Birthplace
Seoul, South Korea
Gender
Male
Also known as
Jo Seungwu, 조승우, Seung-woo Cho, Seungwoo Cho
TMDb popularity
1.0
Cho Seung-woo (조승우; born March 28, 1980) is a South Korean actor widely regarded for his versatility across film, television, and musical theatre. He made his screen debut in Chunhyang (2000), where he was selected from hundreds of candidates, marking the beginning of a career defined by careful role selection and consistent critical acclaim. In cinema, he established himself through performances in works such as Marathon (2005), Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), and Inside Men (2015), demonstrating a wide acting range that moves between restrained realism and intense character-driven roles. His filmography reflects a preference for complex narratives and morally layered characters. On television, he gained broader recognition through his role as Hwang Si-mok in Stranger (2017–2020), a performance noted for its controlled emotional expression and precision. The role further…
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You Quiz on the Block
2018 • TV
Self

Baeksang Arts Awards
2012 • TV
Self

Stranger
2017 • TV
Hwang Si-mok

Divorce Attorney Shin
2023 • TV
Shin Sung-han

Sisyphus
2021 • TV
Han Tae-sul

Life
2018 • TV
Koo Seung-Hyo

God's Gift - 14 Days
2014 • TV
Ki Dong-chan

Assassination
2015 • Movie
Kim Won-bong

The King's Doctor
2012 • TV
Baek Kwang-hyun

Tazza: The High Rollers
2006 • Movie
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