Lam Ching-Ying

Born: 1952-12-27

Birthplace: Hong Kong, China

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

Game of Death
Fist of Fury
Enter the Dragon
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
The Big Boss
My Lucky Stars
Winners & Sinners
Swordsman
Mr. Vampire II
Mr. Vampire

Top Movie Credits

Game of Death Macau Fighter (uncredited)
My Lucky Stars Martial Arts Choreographer
Winners & Sinners Martial Arts Choreographer
Mr. Vampire II Lam Ching-Ying
Mr. Vampire Master Gau