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Lam Ching-Ying Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1952-12-27

Birthplace:
Hong Kong, China

Credits:
139 Total Roles

Lam Ching-Ying

Acting

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1996 Vampire Expert II TV 毛小方
1996 Coincidentally TV 剑伯
1995 Vampire Expert TV 毛小方
1994 Kung Fu Kid MOVIE Self
1994 The Chinese Ghostbuster MOVIE Self
1994 The Green Hornet MOVIE Uncle
1993 Painted Skin MOVIE Purple Taoist
1993 Rape In Public Sea MOVIE Nan
1993 Exorcist Master MOVIE Master Chiou
1992 Mad Mad Ghost MOVIE Uncle Ying

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