Choi Bool-am: key obituary facts
Is Choi Bool-am dead? Yes. Choi Bool-am died on October 29, 2026, at age 86.
Cause of death: Choi Bool-am's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Choi Bool-am known for?
He was a South Korean actor.
More about Choi Bool-am
Born: 15 June 1940.
Place of birth: Incheon.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, film actor, politician, stage actor, television actor.
Nationality: South Korea.
Education: Hanyang University.
Employer: Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts.
Career began: 1970.
Also known as: Pur-am Ch'oe.
Occupations: Actor, academic, television presenter.
Years active: 1970–2025.
Choi Bool-am, a South Korean actor and professor, died October 29, 2026, aged 86.
Born in Incheon on June 15, 1940, he began his acting career in 1970 and remained active through 2025. His work extended beyond acting: he was also a television presenter and academic, and was associated with Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts.
He was particularly known for hosting Korean Cuisine and Dining, a documentary programme. His route into performance began during his school years. At Jungang High School in Seoul, he joined a theatre club, and he later gained directing experience at Seorabeol Art College, now merged into Chung-Ang University. He entered Hanyang University in 1960. As a child, Choi attended Sinheung Elementary School in Incheon before moving to Seoul to attend Jungang Middle School. His father, businessman Choi Cheol, died when Choi was 8; his mother was Lee Myeong-suk, daughter of a royal pharmacist of the Korean Empire. Choi was the only son of his parents and belonged to the Haeju Choe clan.