Lam Ching-Ying

Lam Ching-Ying

1952-12-27 – 1997-11-08 (age 44) Hong Kong, China
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Biography

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.

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Known For

Game of Death
Game of Death

1978

as Macau Fighter (uncredited)

Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury

1972

as Susuki's Student (uncredited)

Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon

1973

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

The Big Boss
The Big Boss

1971

as Ah Yen

Winners & Sinners
Winners & Sinners

1983

as Chan

My Lucky Stars
My Lucky Stars

1985

as Corrupted HK Policeman

Swordsman
Swordsman

1990

as Kuk

China Dolls
China Dolls

1992

as Officer 19174

Mr. Vampire II
Mr. Vampire II

1986

as Lam Ching-Ying

A Touch of Zen
A Touch of Zen

1970

as East Chamber Guard

Vampire vs. Vampire
Vampire vs. Vampire

1989

as One-Eyebrow Priest

Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire

1985

as Master Gau

Rape In Public Sea
Mr. Vampire III
Mr. Vampire III

1987

as Master Gau

Millionaires' Express
Millionaires' Express

1986

as Bank Robber

Eastern Condors
Eastern Condors

1987

as Lieutenant Colonel Lam

Heart of Dragon
Heart of Dragon

1985

as SWAT Commander

Encounters of the Spooky Kind
Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980

as The Inspector

Enter the Fat Dragon
Enter the Fat Dragon

1978

as Fighter on Movie Set