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Lam Ching-Ying

Actor / Film Director | * 12/27/1952 († 44, 11/08/1997) | Hong Kong / HKSAR (People's Republic of China)
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Lam Ching-ying (Chinese: 林正英; pinyin: Lín Zhèngyĩng; born Lam Gun-bo (simplified Chinese: 林根宝; traditional Chinese: 林根寶; pinyin: Lín Gēnbǎo); 27 December 1952 – 8 November 1997) was a Hong Kong stuntman, actor, martial artist and action director. As a practitioner of martial arts Lam starred in a number of notable films that found recognition outside Hong Kong including Encounters of the Spooky Kind, The Prodigal Son and his best known role in Mr. Vampire. ()
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Lam Ching-ying (Chinese: 林正英, 27 December 1952 – 8 November 1997) was a Hong Kong actor, action director and director. A physically talented and graceful martial artist, Lam was best known for playing the stoic Taoist priest in Mr. Vampire (1985). Lam died in 1997 of liver cancer.Was a member of Madame Fan Fok-Fa's The Spring And Autumn Drama School's Peking Opera. Was a member of the Sammo Hung Stuntmen's Association.

Most frequent genres for this person: Action | Comedies | Drama

Known for these Movies & Shows

Chen Chen returns to his former school in Shanghai when he learns that his beloved instructor has been murdered. While investigating the man's death, Chen discovers that a rival Japanese school is ope ...

Fist of Fury

R

1972 | 3.6/5 | 1h 48min
Drama, Action, Thriller
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Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang ar ...

The Way of the Dragon

R

1972 | 3.7/5 | 1h 40min
Action, Crime
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A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his father, anxious for his son's safety, bribes all his opponents to lose. After a humiliating defeat at the ...

The Prodigal Son

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1981 | 3.5/5 | 1h 40min
Action, Comedy
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The planned reburial of a village elder goes awry as the corpse resurrects into a hopping, bloodthirsty vampire, threatening mankind. Therefore, a Taoist Priest and his two disciples attempt to stop t ...

Mr. Vampire

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1985 | 3.5/5 | 1h 36min
Action, Comedy, Horror
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Awards & Nominations for Lam Ching-Ying

Hong Kong Film Award
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Movies with Lam Ching-Ying as Actor(115)

as Karateka (Archival footage)2023 The Final Game of Death
as Himself [archive footage]1995 Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
as Uncle1994 The Green Hornet
1994 Kung Fu Kid
1994 The Chinese Ghostbuster
as Purple Taoist1993 Painted Skin
as Nan1993 Rape in Public Sea
as Master Chiou1993 Exorcist Master
as Jiubinku Kyoto1992 Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
as Taoist Lin1992 Wizard's Curse
as Uncle Master1992 The Musical Vampire
as Tao Priest1992 Forced Nightmare
as Cheng Ying1992 Lover's Tear
as Master Lam1992 Mr. Vampire 1992
as Uncle Ying1992 Mad Mad Ghost
as Taoist Lam1992 Skin Striperess
as Cho Pin1992 Legend of Wong Tai Sin
as Master Chen Sheng1992 Banana Spirit
as Lam Ho-Yang1992 Pom Pom And Hot Hot
as Taoist1991 Demonic Umbrella
as Master Chiu1991 The Ultimate Vampire
as Kong1991 Red and Black
as Owl1991 Slickers vs. Killers
as Master1991 An Eternal Combat
as Taoist Priest1991 The Gambling Ghost
as Master Chu1991 Money Maker
as Tien Lung1991 Spiritual Trinity
as Mud Yuet1991 The Tantana
as Taoist priest1991 Crazy Safari
as Uncle Feng1990 Magic Cop
as Khenlun1990 Prince of the Sun
as Frank1990 Goodbye Hero
as Kuk1990 Swordsman
as Master Jiao1990 Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
as Liu1990 Stage Door Johnny
as One-Eyebrow Priest1989 Vampire Vs Vampire
as Uncle Sheng1989 Pedicab Driver
as Wah1988 Painted Faces
as Master1988 I Love Maria
as Hoi1988 School on Fire
1988 Shy Spirit
as Hung1988 Her Vengeance
as Liu Chang-Fu1987 Lai Shi, China's Last Eunuch
as Master Gau1987 Mr. Vampire III
as Lieutenant Lam1987 Eastern Condors
as Master Lam1986 Mr. Vampire II
as Bank Robber1986 The Millionaires' Express
as Taoist Priest (cameo)1986 Where's Officer Tuba?
as Corrupted HK Policeman1985 My Lucky Stars
as SWAT Commander1985 Heart of Dragon
as Tak's father1985 Those Merry Souls
as Master Gau1985 Mr. Vampire
as Police Officer1984 Pom Pom
as Flying Spider Lo Chien1984 The Return of Pom Pom
as Master Sheng1984 Hocus Pocus
as Viet Colonel1984 Heroes Shed No Tears
as Chan1983 Winners & Sinners
as Uncle Yee1982 The Dead and the Deadly
as Leung Yee-Tai1981 The Prodigal Son
as Skinny's hired thug leader1980 By Hook or By Crook
as Jo Wing's Man / Double1980 The Victim
1980 Two Toothless Tigers
as The Inspector1980 Encounter of the Spooky Kind
as Knife killer1980 From Riches to Rags
as Fu student [cameo]1979 The Incredible Kung Fu Master
as Fan Man1979 The Magnificent Butcher
as Ha (Scarface's fighter)1979 Odd Couple
as Casino Fighter (cameo)1979 Knockabout
as Wears black wig1979 His Name is Nobody
as Fighter on Movie Set1978 Enter the Fat Dragon
as Macau Fighter (uncredited)1978 Game of Death
1978 My Darling Gals
as Mr. Hung's henchman1978 Amsterdam Connection
as Thunder's Men/Leung's Student1978 Warriors Two
as One of Panther's men1978 Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
as Chin Ping Lu1978 Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
1977 The Amsterdam Kill
1977 Money Crazy
as Thug in gambling house1977 He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977 Executioners from Shaolin
as One of Qi's men1977 Broken Oath
as Soldier1977 The Shaolin Plot
as (brief cameo)1977 The Iron-Fisted Monk
as Master Pang's student1976 Challenge of the Masters
as Leopard Man1976 Hot Potato
as (uncredited)1975 The Man from Hong Kong
1974 The Skyhawk
as Tuen's Henchman1974 Dynamite Brothers
1974 Bloody Ring
as Extra1974 The Association
as Gangster1974 Chinatown Capers
as himself1973 Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973 When Taekwondo Strikes
as Masked Patriot1973 None But the Brave
as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)1973 Enter the Dragon
as Thug1973 A Man Called Tiger
1973 The Rendezvous of Warriors
as Golden Hair's Thug1973 Seaman No. 7
1972 Hapkido
as Thug (uncredited)1972 The Way of the Dragon
as Bandit1972 The Imperial Swordsman
1972 The Fugitive
as Japanese Fighter1972 Fist of Fury
1972 The 14 Amazons
1971 The Lady Hermit
as Crimson Charm thug1971 The Crimson Charm
as Fighter1971 The Blade Spares None
as Ah Yen1971 The Big Boss
as Thug1971 The Angry River
as East Chamber Guard1971 A Touch of Zen
as Whip-wielding henchman1971 The Invincible Eight
1971 Lady with a Sword
as Thug1970 Brothers Five
as [Extra]1970 Wrath of the Sword
as Shaolin Monk at temple1970 The Golden Knight

TV Shows/Series with Lam Ching-Ying as Actor(1)

as 毛小方1995 Vampire Expert

Movies with Lam Ching-Ying as Crew(24)

Directing/Director1994 The Green Hornet
Production/Producer1990 Magic Cop
Directing/Director1989 Vampire Vs Vampire
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1988 Her Vengeance
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1987 Eastern Condors
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1986 The Millionaires' Express
Directing/Action Director1986 The Millionaires' Express
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1985 My Lucky Stars
Directing/Action Director1985 Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
Directing/Action Director1984 The Owl vs Bombo
Directing/Assistant Director1984 The Owl vs Bombo
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1983 Winners & Sinners
Crew/Choreographer1982 The Dead and the Deadly
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1982 Carry on Pickpocket
Crew/Stunt Double1981 The Prodigal Son
Directing/Action Director1981 The Prodigal Son
Directing/Action Director1980 The Victim
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1980 Two Toothless Tigers
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1980 Encounter of the Spooky Kind
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1979 The Incredible Kung Fu Master
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1979 Crazy Partner
Crew/Martial Arts Choreographer1979 Odd Couple
Crew/Stunts1973 Enter the Dragon
Crew/Stunts1972 Fist of Fury

TV Shows/Series with Lam Ching-Ying as Crew(1)

Directing/Director1995 Vampire Expert

Born: Saturday, 12/27 1952 (December) in Hong Kong / HKSAR (People's Republic of China)
Died: Saturday, 11/08 1997 (November) in Hong Kong (aged: 44)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Educated at: Spring and Autumn Drama School
Other names for Lam Ching-Ying (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Lam Ching Ying"
"林正英"
"Ching-Ying Lam"
"林根宝"
"Ching Ying Lam"
"임정영"
"Lin Zhengying"
"Lâm Chánh Anh"
Lam Ching-Ying frequently works together with these people:
Sammo Hung (126x, Actor)
Yuen Biao (59x, Actor)
Wu Ma (41x, Actor)
Paul Chung Fat (35x, Actor)
Peter Chan Lung (32x, Actor)
Peter Cheung (31x, Crew)
Raymond Chow Man-Wai (31x, Crew)
Yuen Wah (30x, Actor)
James Tien Chuen (30x, Actor)
Mars (27x, Actor)
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai (27x, Crew)
Sarah Wong (1x, Actress)
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