Lam Ching-Ying
ActingAbout Lam Ching-Ying
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.
Best Lam Ching-Ying Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lam Ching-Ying's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lam Ching-Ying.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung | Jiubinku Kyoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lover's Tear | Cheng Ying | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Money Maker | Master Chu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Spiritual Trinity | Tien Lung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Magic Cop | Uncle Feng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Swordsman | Kuk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Pedicab Driver | Uncle Sheng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Painted Faces | Uncle Hua | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | School on Fire | Hoi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mr. Vampire III | Master Gau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Last Eunuch In China | Liu Chang-Fu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors | Lieutenant Colonel Lam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express | Bank Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mr. Vampire | Master Gau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Heart of Dragon | SWAT Commander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Those Merry Souls | Tak's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Lucky Stars | Corrupted HK Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Heroes Shed No Tears | Viet Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Return of Pom Pom | Flying Spider Lo Chien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Winners and Sinners | Chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Prodigal Son | Leung Yee-Tai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Encounters of the Spooky Kind | The Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Victim | Jo Wing's Man / Double | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Magnificent Butcher | Fan Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Odd Couple | Ha (Scarface's Fighter) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Knockabout | Casino Fighter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Incredible Kung Fu Master | Fu Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Warriors Two | Thunder's Men / Leung's Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Enter the Fat Dragon | Fighter on Movie Set | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Proud Youth | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Clan of Amazons | Red Shoe Society's Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Broken Oath | One of Qi's Men (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Sentimental Swordsman | Yun's Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Shaolin Plot | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Executioners from Shaolin | Pai Mei's Monk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Spiritual Boxer | Ruei's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong | Martial Artist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Association | Extra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | When Taekwondo Strikes | Japanese (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon | Tournament Fighter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Man Called Tiger | Thug | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Fugitive | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Black Bear Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The 14 Amazons | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury | Susuki's Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Big Boss | Ah Yen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Lady Hermit | Horse Thief / Black Demon's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Touch of Zen | East Chamber Guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Brothers Five | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Lam Ching-Ying - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lam Ching-Ying?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lam Ching-Ying is "Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Lam Ching-Ying acted in?
Lam Ching-Ying has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lam Ching-Ying?
Other notable films include "A Man Called Tiger", "Lover's Tear", and "Last Eunuch In China".