Quick Facts
Born:
1950-08-23
Birthplace:
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]
Credits:
136 Total Roles
Alan Tam
Acting
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Biography
Alan Tam Wing-Lun MH (traditional Chinese: 譚詠麟; simplified Chinese: 谭咏麟; pinyin: Tán Yǒnglín; Cantonese Yale: Taam4 Wing6Leon4; born 23 August 1950) is a Hong Kong singer and actor. He played a major role in developing the Cantopop scene in the 1980s as he was known for singing romantic ballads with modern arrangements. From 1983 to 1987, Alan Tam received numerous music awards and won Most Popular Male Artist and IFPI Award for successive four years, which made him the most famous superstar singer of Hong Kong in 1980s. In early 1988, he publicly quit all pop music award ceremonies and put most efforts in searching new direction for Cantopop music. He is also a members of The Wynners, along with Kenny Bee, Bennett Pang Kin-San, Danny Yip Chi-Keung and Anthony Chan Yau.
Today, he is still active in the music and film industry, releasing new albums on a regular basis. Since the late 1980s, he has served as a mentor for the cantopop music industry, earning the nickname the "Principal" or "Principal Tam". Today he is regularly seen across the media in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and various parts of East Asia participating in all types of entertainment-related events and charity activities. As of 2013, Alan Tam has launched a total of 115 solo albums and has sold over 35 million records worldwide; he also holds the record for having held the most concerts in Hong Kong as a solo artist.
Today, he is still active in the music and film industry, releasing new albums on a regular basis. Since the late 1980s, he has served as a mentor for the cantopop music industry, earning the nickname the "Principal" or "Principal Tam". Today he is regularly seen across the media in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and various parts of East Asia participating in all types of entertainment-related events and charity activities. As of 2013, Alan Tam has launched a total of 115 solo albums and has sold over 35 million records worldwide; he also holds the record for having held the most concerts in Hong Kong as a solo artist.
Known For
Armour of God
Alan
Casino Raiders
Sam Law
Men Suddenly in Black
Self
Lucky Stars Go Places
Top Dog
Rich and Famous
Mak Ying Hung
The Last Blood
Lui Tai
The Banquet
Prince Alibaba of Kuwait
Agent Mr. Chan
Negotiator
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 踏上新征程2024北京卫视跨年之夜 MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Set Sail 2024 - China Central Radio and Television Station New Year's Eve Party MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | We Love This Place TV | Self |
| 2023 | In Memory Of Leslie Cheung TV | Self |
| 2022 | 2023江苏卫视跨年演唱会 MOVIE | 表演嘉宾 |
| 2022 | 喜剧的喜聚 TV | 特邀品笑员 |
| 2022 | 一馔千年 TV | Self |
| 2022 | 诗画中国 TV | Self |
| 2022 | Celebrating Hong Kong's 25th Anniversary of the Return of the Motherland MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Infinity and Beyond TV | Self - Singer |