Portrait of Lam Ching-Ying

Lam Ching-Ying

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Dec 27 1952
Birthplace: Hong Kong

Death: Sat, Nov 08 1997
Lam Ching-Ying is 44 years old
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Poster of The Final Game of Death
The Final Game of Death
Lam Ching-Ying would have been no older than
44 in The Final Game of Death
as 'Karateka (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jul 17 2023
Poster of 僵屍道長2
僵屍道長2
Lam Ching-Ying was
43 in 僵屍道長2
Mon, Oct 07 1996
Poster of Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
Lam Ching-Ying was
42 in Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
as 'Himself [archive footage]'.
Sat, Jul 22 1995
Poster of Kung Fu Kid
Kung Fu Kid
Lam Ching-Ying was
41 in Kung Fu Kid
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of The Chinese Ghostbuster
The Chinese Ghostbuster
Lam Ching-Ying was
41 in The Chinese Ghostbuster
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet
Lam Ching-Ying was
41 in The Green Hornet
as 'Uncle'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Rape In Public Sea
Rape In Public Sea
Lam Ching-Ying was
40 in Rape In Public Sea
as 'Nan'.
Thu, Sep 30 1993
Poster of Painted Skin
Painted Skin
Lam Ching-Ying was
40 in Painted Skin
as 'Purple Taoist'.
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of The Sad Story of Saigon
The Sad Story of Saigon
Lam Ching-Ying was
40 in The Sad Story of Saigon
as 'Nan'.
Mon, Feb 01 1993
Poster of Exorcist Master
Exorcist Master
Lam Ching-Ying was
40 in Exorcist Master
as 'Master Chiou'.
Fri, Jan 08 1993
Poster of Mad Mad Ghost
Mad Mad Ghost
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Mad Mad Ghost
as 'Uncle Ying'.
Fri, Nov 13 1992
Poster of Pom Pom And Hot Hot
Pom Pom And Hot Hot
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Pom Pom And Hot Hot
as 'Lam Ho-Yang'.
Wed, Oct 21 1992
Poster of Skin Striperess
Skin Striperess
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Skin Striperess
as 'Taoist Lam'.
Thu, Sep 24 1992
Poster of The Musical Vampire
The Musical Vampire
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in The Musical Vampire
as 'Uncle Master'.
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Mr Vampire 1992
Mr Vampire 1992
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Mr Vampire 1992
as 'Master Lam'.
Sat, Aug 08 1992
Poster of Wizard's Curse
Wizard's Curse
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Wizard's Curse
as 'Taoist Lin'.
Sun, Jul 19 1992
Poster of Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
as 'Jiubinku Kyoto'.
Thu, May 28 1992
Poster of Forced Nightmare
Forced Nightmare
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Forced Nightmare
as 'Tao Priest'.
Thu, Mar 26 1992
Poster of Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Legend of Wong Tai Sin
as 'Cho Pin'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Banana Spirit
Banana Spirit
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Banana Spirit
as 'Master Chen Sheng'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of China Dolls
China Dolls
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in China Dolls
as 'Officer 19174'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Lover's Tear
Lover's Tear
Lam Ching-Ying was
39 in Lover's Tear
as 'Cheng Ying'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Slickers vs. Killers
Slickers vs. Killers
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Slickers vs. Killers
as 'Owl'.
Fri, Sep 13 1991
Poster of The Tantana
The Tantana
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in The Tantana
as 'Mud Yuet'.
Sat, Jul 27 1991
Poster of Crazy Safari
Crazy Safari
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Crazy Safari
as 'Taoist priest'.
Fri, Jul 05 1991
Poster of Money Maker
Money Maker
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Money Maker
as 'Master Chu'.
Wed, May 22 1991
Poster of The Gambling Ghost
The Gambling Ghost
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in The Gambling Ghost
as 'Taoist Priest'.
Sat, Mar 02 1991
Poster of An Eternal Combat
An Eternal Combat
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in An Eternal Combat
as 'Master'.
Sat, Jan 05 1991
Poster of Red and Black
Red and Black
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Red and Black
as 'Kong'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Ultimate Vampire
The Ultimate Vampire
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in The Ultimate Vampire
as 'Master Chiu'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Shy Spirit
Shy Spirit
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Shy Spirit
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Demonic Umbrella
Demonic Umbrella
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Demonic Umbrella
as 'Taoist'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Spiritual Trinity
Spiritual Trinity
Lam Ching-Ying was
38 in Spiritual Trinity
as 'Tien Lung'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Magic Cop
Magic Cop
Lam Ching-Ying was
37 in Magic Cop
as 'Uncle Feng'.
Thu, Nov 01 1990
Poster of Prince of the Sun
Prince of the Sun
Lam Ching-Ying was
37 in Prince of the Sun
as 'Khenlun'.
Mon, Sep 24 1990
Poster of Goodbye Hero
Goodbye Hero
Lam Ching-Ying was
37 in Goodbye Hero
as 'Frank'.
Thu, Jun 07 1990
Poster of Swordsman
Swordsman
Lam Ching-Ying was
37 in Swordsman
as 'Kuk'.
Thu, Apr 05 1990
Poster of Stage Door Johnny
Stage Door Johnny
Lam Ching-Ying was
37 in Stage Door Johnny
as 'Liu'.
Sat, Mar 24 1990
Poster of Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
Lam Ching-Ying was
37 in Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
as 'Master Jiao'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Vampire Vs. Vampire
Vampire Vs. Vampire
Lam Ching-Ying was
36 in Vampire Vs. Vampire
as 'One-Eyebrow Priest'.
Wed, Jul 26 1989
Poster of Pedicab Driver
Pedicab Driver
Lam Ching-Ying was
36 in Pedicab Driver
as 'Uncle Sheng'.
Sat, Feb 11 1989
Poster of Her Vengeance
Her Vengeance
Lam Ching-Ying was
35 in Her Vengeance
as 'Hung'.
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Painted Faces
Painted Faces
Lam Ching-Ying was
35 in Painted Faces
as 'Wah'.
Fri, Sep 16 1988
Poster of School on Fire
School on Fire
Lam Ching-Ying was
35 in School on Fire
as 'Hoi'.
Sat, Aug 20 1988
Poster of I Love Maria
I Love Maria
Lam Ching-Ying was
35 in I Love Maria
as 'Master'.
Thu, Mar 10 1988
Poster of Mr. Vampire III
Mr. Vampire III
Lam Ching-Ying was
34 in Mr. Vampire III
as 'Master Gau'.
Thu, Dec 17 1987
Poster of Last Eunuch In China
Last Eunuch In China
Lam Ching-Ying was
34 in Last Eunuch In China
as 'Liu Chang-Fu'.
Sat, Oct 24 1987
Poster of Eastern Condors
Eastern Condors
Lam Ching-Ying was
34 in Eastern Condors
as 'Lieutenant Lam'.
Thu, Jul 09 1987
Poster of Heroes Shed No Tears
Heroes Shed No Tears
Lam Ching-Ying was
33 in Heroes Shed No Tears
as 'Viet Colonel'.
Fri, Sep 05 1986
Poster of Mr. Vampire II
Mr. Vampire II
Lam Ching-Ying was
33 in Mr. Vampire II
as 'Lam Ching-Ying'.
Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of 小说家族之对倒
小说家族之对倒
Lam Ching-Ying was
33 in 小说家族之对倒
Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of Where's Officer Tuba?
Where's Officer Tuba?
Lam Ching-Ying was
33 in Where's Officer Tuba?
as 'Taoist Priest (cameo)'.
Thu, Mar 20 1986
Poster of Millionaires' Express
Millionaires' Express
Lam Ching-Ying was
33 in Millionaires' Express
as 'Bank Robber'.
Thu, Jan 30 1986
Poster of Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire
Lam Ching-Ying was
32 in Mr. Vampire
as 'Master Gau'.
Thu, Nov 07 1985
Poster of Heart of Dragon
Heart of Dragon
Lam Ching-Ying was
32 in Heart of Dragon
as 'SWAT Commander'.
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Those Merry Souls
Those Merry Souls
Lam Ching-Ying was
32 in Those Merry Souls
as 'Tak's father'.
Thu, May 30 1985
Poster of My Lucky Stars
My Lucky Stars
Lam Ching-Ying was
32 in My Lucky Stars
as 'Corrupted HK Policeman'.
Sun, Feb 10 1985
Poster of The Return of Pom Pom
The Return of Pom Pom
Lam Ching-Ying was
31 in The Return of Pom Pom
as 'Flying Spider Lo Chien'.
Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of Pom Pom
Pom Pom
Lam Ching-Ying was
31 in Pom Pom
as 'Police Officer'.
Wed, Feb 22 1984
Poster of Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
Lam Ching-Ying was
31 in Hocus Pocus
as 'Master Sheng'.
Thu, Jan 12 1984
Poster of Winners & Sinners
Winners & Sinners
Lam Ching-Ying was
30 in Winners & Sinners
as 'Chan'.
Thu, Jul 07 1983
Poster of The Dead and the Deadly
The Dead and the Deadly
Lam Ching-Ying was
29 in The Dead and the Deadly
as 'Uncle Ko'.
Wed, Dec 22 1982
Poster of The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son
Lam Ching-Ying was
28 in The Prodigal Son
as 'Leung Yee-Tai'.
Tue, Nov 10 1981
Poster of Encounters of the Spooky Kind
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
Lam Ching-Ying was
27 in Encounters of the Spooky Kind
as 'The Inspector'.
Wed, Dec 24 1980
Poster of By Hook or By Crook
By Hook or By Crook
Lam Ching-Ying was
27 in By Hook or By Crook
as 'Skinny's hired thug leader'.
Thu, Aug 07 1980
Poster of From Riches to Rags
From Riches to Rags
Lam Ching-Ying was
27 in From Riches to Rags
as 'Knife killer'.
Thu, Jul 10 1980
Poster of The Victim
The Victim
Lam Ching-Ying was
27 in The Victim
as 'Jo Wing's Man / Double'.
Thu, Feb 28 1980
Poster of Two Toothless Tigers
Two Toothless Tigers
Lam Ching-Ying was
27 in Two Toothless Tigers
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Magnificent Butcher
The Magnificent Butcher
Lam Ching-Ying was
26 in The Magnificent Butcher
as 'Fan Man'.
Wed, Dec 19 1979
Poster of His Name is Nobody
His Name is Nobody
Lam Ching-Ying was
26 in His Name is Nobody
as 'Wears black wig'.
Thu, Aug 16 1979
Poster of Odd Couple
Odd Couple
Lam Ching-Ying was
26 in Odd Couple
as 'Ha (Scarface's Fighter)'.
Thu, Aug 09 1979
Poster of Knockabout
Knockabout
Lam Ching-Ying was
26 in Knockabout
as 'Casino Fighter'.
Thu, Apr 12 1979
Poster of The Incredible Kung Fu Master
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
Lam Ching-Ying was
26 in The Incredible Kung Fu Master
as 'Fu Student'.
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Warriors Two
Warriors Two
Lam Ching-Ying was
26 in Warriors Two
as 'Thunder's Men / Leung's Student'.
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Gee and Gor
Gee and Gor
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Gee and Gor
Thu, Nov 09 1978
Poster of Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
as 'One of Panther's Men (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 21 1978
Poster of Enter the Fat Dragon
Enter the Fat Dragon
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Enter the Fat Dragon
as 'Fighter on Movie Set'.
Thu, Jul 13 1978
Poster of Legend of the Bat
Legend of the Bat
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Legend of the Bat
as 'Han's sword troop'.
Sat, Jul 08 1978
Poster of Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
as 'Chin Ping Lu'.
Fri, Jun 30 1978
Poster of My Darling Gals
My Darling Gals
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in My Darling Gals
Wed, Jun 07 1978
Poster of Amsterdam Connection
Amsterdam Connection
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Amsterdam Connection
as 'Mr. Hung's henchman'.
Wed, May 24 1978
Poster of The Proud Youth
The Proud Youth
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in The Proud Youth
Thu, Mar 30 1978
Poster of Game of Death
Game of Death
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Game of Death
as 'Macau Fighter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 23 1978
Poster of Clan of Amazons
Clan of Amazons
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Clan of Amazons
Sun, Feb 19 1978
Poster of Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword
Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword
Lam Ching-Ying was
25 in Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword
as 'Thug'.
Fri, Jan 27 1978
Poster of The Amsterdam Kill
The Amsterdam Kill
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in The Amsterdam Kill
Mon, Dec 26 1977
Poster of Broken Oath
Broken Oath
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in Broken Oath
as 'One of Qi's Men (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 03 1977
Poster of He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
as 'Thug in gambling house'.
Thu, Nov 03 1977
Poster of The Iron-Fisted Monk
The Iron-Fisted Monk
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in The Iron-Fisted Monk
Thu, Aug 25 1977
Poster of Money Crazy
Money Crazy
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in Money Crazy
as 'Hitman'.
Thu, Jul 28 1977
Poster of The Shaolin Plot
The Shaolin Plot
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in The Shaolin Plot
as 'Soldier'.
Wed, Apr 06 1977
Poster of Executioners from Shaolin
Executioners from Shaolin
Lam Ching-Ying was
24 in Executioners from Shaolin
as 'Pai Mei's Monk'.
Wed, Feb 16 1977
Poster of Bruce's Deadly Fingers
Bruce's Deadly Fingers
Lam Ching-Ying was
23 in Bruce's Deadly Fingers
as 'Brown Shirt Fighter'.
Tue, Sep 14 1976
Poster of Challenge of the Masters
Challenge of the Masters
Lam Ching-Ying was
23 in Challenge of the Masters
as 'Master Pang's Student'.
Fri, May 07 1976
Poster of Hot Potato
Hot Potato
Lam Ching-Ying was
23 in Hot Potato
as 'Leopard Man'.
Fri, Apr 09 1976
Poster of The Spiritual Boxer
The Spiritual Boxer
Lam Ching-Ying was
22 in The Spiritual Boxer
as 'Ruei's Thug'.
Fri, Nov 28 1975
Poster of The Man from Hong Kong
The Man from Hong Kong
Lam Ching-Ying was
22 in The Man from Hong Kong
as 'Martial Artist (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 31 1975
Poster of The Association
The Association
Lam Ching-Ying was
21 in The Association
as 'Extra'.
Thu, Nov 21 1974
Poster of The Dynamite Brothers
The Dynamite Brothers
Lam Ching-Ying was
21 in The Dynamite Brothers
as 'Tuen's Henchman'.
Wed, May 01 1974
Poster of Chinatown Capers
Chinatown Capers
Lam Ching-Ying was
21 in Chinatown Capers
as 'Gangster'.
Thu, Apr 04 1974
Poster of The Skyhawk
The Skyhawk
Lam Ching-Ying was
21 in The Skyhawk
as 'Woodland attacker'.
Tue, Jan 22 1974
Poster of Bloody Ring
Bloody Ring
Lam Ching-Ying was
21 in Bloody Ring
Sat, Jan 12 1974
Poster of Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 14 1973
Poster of When Taekwondo Strikes
When Taekwondo Strikes
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in When Taekwondo Strikes
Sun, Sep 09 1973
Poster of Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in Enter the Dragon
as 'Tournament Fighter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 17 1973
Poster of None But the Brave
None But the Brave
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in None But the Brave
as 'Masked Patriot'.
Wed, May 09 1973
Poster of The Rendezvous of Warriors
The Rendezvous of Warriors
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in The Rendezvous of Warriors
Wed, May 02 1973
Poster of Seaman No. 7
Seaman No. 7
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in Seaman No. 7
as 'Golden Hair's Thug'.
Fri, Apr 20 1973
Poster of Tiger
Tiger
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in Tiger
Thu, Mar 15 1973
Poster of Back Alley Princess
Back Alley Princess
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in Back Alley Princess
as 'Thug'.
Sat, Feb 17 1973
Poster of A Man Called Tiger
A Man Called Tiger
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in A Man Called Tiger
as 'Thug'.
Thu, Feb 01 1973
Poster of Iron Bull
Iron Bull
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in Iron Bull
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of End of the Wicked Tigers
End of the Wicked Tigers
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in End of the Wicked Tigers
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Thunderbolt Fist
The Thunderbolt Fist
Lam Ching-Ying was
20 in The Thunderbolt Fist
Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in The Fugitive
Wed, Dec 06 1972
Poster of The Imperial Swordsman
The Imperial Swordsman
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in The Imperial Swordsman
as 'Bandit'.
Thu, Oct 05 1972
Poster of Hapkido
Hapkido
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in Hapkido
as 'Black Bear Student'.
Sun, Oct 01 1972
Poster of The 14 Amazons
The 14 Amazons
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in The 14 Amazons
as 'Soldier'.
Thu, Jul 27 1972
Poster of The Deadly Knives
The Deadly Knives
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in The Deadly Knives
Thu, Jun 29 1972
Poster of The Casino
The Casino
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in The Casino
Thu, Mar 30 1972
Poster of Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in Fist of Fury
as 'Japanese Fighter'.
Wed, Mar 22 1972
Poster of Treasure Castle
Treasure Castle
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in Treasure Castle
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Long Chase
The Long Chase
Lam Ching-Ying was
19 in The Long Chase
Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of A Touch of Zen
A Touch of Zen
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in A Touch of Zen
as 'East Chamber Guard'.
Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Big Boss
as 'Ah Yen'.
Sat, Oct 23 1971
Poster of Lady with a Sword
Lady with a Sword
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in Lady with a Sword
Thu, Oct 14 1971
Poster of The Crimson Charm
The Crimson Charm
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Crimson Charm
as 'Crimson Charm thug'.
Thu, Jul 01 1971
Poster of The Golden Seal
The Golden Seal
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Golden Seal
Wed, Jun 23 1971
Poster of The Angry River
The Angry River
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Angry River
as 'Thug'.
Wed, May 12 1971
Poster of The Blade Spares None
The Blade Spares None
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Blade Spares None
as 'Prince's fighter'.
Fri, Apr 30 1971
Poster of Six Assassins
Six Assassins
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in Six Assassins
Thu, Mar 25 1971
Poster of The Invincible Eight
The Invincible Eight
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Invincible Eight
as 'Whip-wielding henchman'.
Fri, Jan 22 1971
Poster of The Lady Hermit
The Lady Hermit
Lam Ching-Ying was
18 in The Lady Hermit
as 'Horse Thief / Black Demon's Thug'.
Fri, Jan 22 1971
Poster of Wrath of the Sword
Wrath of the Sword
Lam Ching-Ying was
17 in Wrath of the Sword
as '[Extra]'.
Thu, May 28 1970
Poster of The Golden Knight
The Golden Knight
Lam Ching-Ying was
17 in The Golden Knight
as 'Shaolin Monk at temple'.
Fri, Apr 17 1970
Poster of Brothers Five
Brothers Five
Lam Ching-Ying was
17 in Brothers Five
as 'Extra'.
Thu, Mar 26 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Coincidentally
Coincidentally
Lam Ching-Ying was
44+ in Coincidentally
as '剑伯'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 07 1997
Poster of Vampire Expert II
Vampire Expert II
Lam Ching-Ying was
43+ in Vampire Expert II
as '毛小方'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1996
Poster of Vampire Expert
Vampire Expert
Lam Ching-Ying was
42+ in Vampire Expert
as '毛小方'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 1995