Lam Ching-Ying
Known for Acting · 137 credits
- Born
- 1952-12-27
- Died
- 1997-11-08
- Place of birth
- Hong Kong, China
- Also known as
- Lam Ching Ying · 林正英 · Ching-Ying Lam · 林根宝 · Ching Ying Lam · 임정영
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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (134)
Game of Death
1978
as Macau Fighter (uncredited)
Fist of Fury
1972
as Susuki's Student (uncredited)
China Dolls
1992
as Officer 19174
Enter the Dragon
1973
as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)
Mr. Vampire II
1986
as Lam Ching-Ying
The Big Boss
1971
as Ah Yen
Vampire vs. Vampire
1989
as One-Eyebrow Priest
Mr. Vampire
1985
as Master Gau
Mr. Vampire III
1987
as Master Gau
My Lucky Stars
1985
as Corrupted HK Policeman
Winners & Sinners
1983
as Chan
Magic Cop
1990
as Uncle Feng
Eastern Condors
1987
as Lieutenant Colonel Lam
Crazy Safari
1991
as Taoist priest
School on Fire
1988
as Hoi
Mr Vampire 1992
1992
as Master Lam
Swordsman
1990
as Kuk
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
1980
as The Inspector
Millionaires' Express
1986
as Bank Robber
Her Vengeance
1988
as Hung
Rape In Public Sea
1993
as Nan
Heart of Dragon
1985
as SWAT Commander
None But the Brave
1973
as Masked Patriot
The Dead and the Deadly
1982
as Uncle Ko
Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
1990
as Master Jiao
Enter the Fat Dragon
1978
as Fighter on Movie Set
The Magnificent Butcher
1979
as Fan Man
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
1973
as Self (uncredited)
I Love Maria
1988
as Master
Six Assassins
1971
Warriors Two
1978
as Thunder's Men / Leung's Student (uncredited)
The Prodigal Son
1981
as Leung Yee-Tai
Executioners from Shaolin
1977
as Pai Mei's Monk (uncredited)
A Touch of Zen
1970
as East Chamber Guard
Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
1978
as One of Panther's Men (uncredited)
An Eternal Combat
1991
as Master
Bloody Ring
1974
Slaughter in San Francisco
1974
as Slaughter's Gang Mitglied
The Amsterdam Kill
1977
as (uncredited)
Wizard's Curse
1992
as Taoist Lin
End of the Wicked Tigers
1973
Spiritual Trinity
1991
as Tien Lung
Heroes Shed No Tears
1984
as Viet Colonel
The Golden Knight
1970
as Shaolin Monk at Temple
Pedicab Driver
1989
as Uncle Sheng
The 14 Amazons
1972
as Soldier
Banana Spirit
1992
as Master Chen Sheng
Shy Spirit
1991
Where's Officer Tuba?
1986
as Taoist Priest
Exorcist Master
1993
as Master Chiou
The Imperial Swordsman
1972
as Bandit
Broken Oath
1977
as One of Qi's Men (uncredited)
Pom Pom
1984
as Police Officer
The Man from Hong Kong
1975
as Martial Artist (uncredited)
The Crimson Charm
1971
as Crimson Charm Thug
The Return of Pom Pom
1984
as Flying Spider Lo Chien
The Victim
1980
as Jo Wing's Man / Double
The Iron-Fisted Monk
1977
The Skyhawk
1974
as Woodland attacker (uncredited)
The Spiritual Boxer
1975
as Ruei's Thug (uncredited)
Money Maker
1991
as Master Chu
Hapkido
1972
as Black Bear Student (uncredited)
小说家族之对倒
1986
The Lady Hermit
1971
as Horse Thief / Black Demon's Thug (uncredited)
The Gambling Ghost
1991
as Taoist Priest
Painted Faces
1988
as Uncle Hua
The Invincible Eight
1971
as Whip-wielding Henchman
The Association
1974
as Extra
Knockabout
1979
as Casino Fighter
Slickers vs. Killers
1991
as Owl
Legend of the Bat
1978
as Han's Sword Troop
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
as Yun's Man
Painted Skin
1993
as Purple Taoist
The Ultimate Vampire
1991
as 林凤娇（九叔）
Clan of Amazons
1978
as Red Shoe Society's Man
Mad Mad Ghost
1992
as Uncle Ying
Lover's Tear
1992
as Cheng Ying
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
1979
as Fu Student
The Thunderbolt Fist
1972
as Japanese Fighter on Stage
Wrath of the Sword
1970
as [Extra]
Forced Nightmare
1992
as Tao Priest
The Blade Spares None
1971
as Prince's Fighter
Hocus Pocus
1984
as Master Sheng
Skin Striperess
1992
as Taoist Lam
Prince of the Sun
1990
as Khenlun
The Angry River
1971
as Thug
The Musical Vampire
1992
as Uncle Master
Red and Black
1991
as Kong
When Taekwondo Strikes
1973
as Japanese (uncredited)
Challenge of the Masters
1976
as Master Pang's Student (uncredited)
Odd Couple
1979
as Ha (Scarface's Fighter)
The Deadly Knives
1972
The Casino
1972
The Golden Seal
1971
Stage Door Johnny
1990
as Liu
Pom Pom and Hot Hot
1992
as Lam Ho-Yang
The Proud Youth
1978
as (uncredited)
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
1992
as Jiubinku Kyoto
Those Merry Souls
1985
as Tak's father
Last Eunuch In China
1987
as Liu Chang-Fu
Brothers Five
1970
as Extra (uncredited)
The Long Chase
1971
The Chinese Ghostbuster
1994
The Tantana
1991
as Lama Mud Yuet
The Fugitive
1972
Chinatown Capers
1974
as Gangster
Bruce's Deadly Fingers
1976
as Brown Shirt Fighter
My Darling Gals
1978
as Thug
Money Crazy
1977
as Hitman
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977
as Thug in gambling house
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
1992
as Cho Pin
Seaman No. 7
1973
as Golden Hair's Thug
By Hook or By Crook
1980
as Skinny's Hired Thug Leader
Kung Fu Kid
1994
His Name is Nobody
1979
as Wears Black Wig
Two Toothless Tigers
1980
The Shaolin Plot
1977
as Soldier
Hot Potato
1976
as Leopard Man / Leopard Man(uncredited)
Back Alley Princess
1973
as Thug
Lady with a Sword
1971
About 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. With 137 credits spanning from 1970 to 1996, Lam Ching-Ying has appeared in 134 films and 3 TV shows.
Fans searching for Lam Ching-Ying movies, Lam Ching-Ying filmography, or the latest projects starring Lam Ching-Ying can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Lam Ching-Ying Movies
- Game of Death (1978) — as Macau Fighter (uncredited)
- Fist of Fury (1972) — as Susuki's Student (uncredited)
- China Dolls (1992) — as Officer 19174
- Enter the Dragon (1973) — as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)
- Mr. Vampire II (1986) — as Lam Ching-Ying
Where to Watch Lam Ching-Ying Films
Most Lam Ching-Ying movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Lam Ching-Ying, check our movies catalogue and browse page.