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Lam Ching-Ying

Person
3
Popularity
136
Credits
1952
Born
China
Origin

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

Acting

Birthday

1952-12-27

Place of Birth

Hong Kong, China

Died

1997-11-08

Also Known As

Lam Ching Ying, 林正英, Ching-Ying Lam

Movies (133)

Poster image of School on Fire

School on Fire

1988
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

TV Shows (3)

Poster image of Vampire Expert

Vampire Expert

1995
8
TV Show
Poster image of Vampire Expert II
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Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

1973
8.1
Movie
Poster image of Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

1973
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Hapkido

Hapkido

1972
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Game of Death

Game of Death

1978
6.5
Movie
Poster image of A Touch of Zen

A Touch of Zen

1970
7.7
Movie
Poster image of Mr. Vampire II

Mr. Vampire II

1986
5.7
Movie
Poster image of The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1971
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Fist of Fury

Fist of Fury

1972
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Eastern Condors

Eastern Condors

1987
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Pedicab Driver

Pedicab Driver

1989
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Seaman No. 7

Seaman No. 7

1973
5.7
Movie
Poster image of China Dolls

China Dolls

1992
4.6
Movie
Poster image of The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

1981
7
Movie
Poster image of The Amsterdam Kill

The Amsterdam Kill

1977
4.7
Movie
Poster image of Heart of Dragon

Heart of Dragon

1985
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Enter the Fat Dragon

Enter the Fat Dragon

1978
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Pom Pom

Pom Pom

1984
6
Movie
Poster image of The Magnificent Butcher

The Magnificent Butcher

1979
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Magic Cop

Magic Cop

1990
6.7
Movie
Poster image of Mr Vampire 1992

Mr Vampire 1992

1992
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Knockabout

Knockabout

1979
7
Movie
Poster image of Mr. Vampire III

Mr. Vampire III

1987
6.6
Movie
Poster image of My Lucky Stars

My Lucky Stars

1985
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Winners and Sinners

Winners and Sinners

1983
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Banana Spirit

Banana Spirit

1992
3.6
Movie
Poster image of The Gods Must Be Crazy: Crazy Safari

The Gods Must Be Crazy: Crazy Safari

1991
5.2
Movie
Poster image of I Love Maria

I Love Maria

1988
6.3
Movie
Poster image of The Blade Spares None

The Blade Spares None

1971
0
Movie
Poster image of Where's Officer Tuba?

Where's Officer Tuba?

1986
6
Movie
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No Poster

Treasure Castle

1972
0
Movie
Poster image of Broken Oath

Broken Oath

1977
6.8
Movie
Poster image of The Dead and the Deadly

The Dead and the Deadly

1982
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Painted Faces

Painted Faces

1988
6.9
Movie
Poster image of When Taekwondo Strikes

When Taekwondo Strikes

1973
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Money Crazy

Money Crazy

1977
6
Movie
Poster image of Legend of the Bat

Legend of the Bat

1978
5.7
Movie
Poster image of Painted Skin

Painted Skin

1993
5.9
Movie
Poster image of Last Eunuch In China

Last Eunuch In China

1987
7.8
Movie
Poster image of The 14 Amazons

The 14 Amazons

1972
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Those Merry Souls

Those Merry Souls

1985
7.5
Movie
Poster image of The Association

The Association

1974
6.5
Movie
Poster image of The Iron-Fisted Monk

The Iron-Fisted Monk

1977
6.1
Movie
Poster image of The Incredible Kung Fu Master

The Incredible Kung Fu Master

1979
6.7
Movie
Poster image of The Angry River

The Angry River

1971
6.3
Movie
Poster image of The Invincible Eight

The Invincible Eight

1971
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Encounters of the Spooky Kind II

Encounters of the Spooky Kind II

1990
5.2
Movie
Poster image of Slaughter in San Francisco

Slaughter in San Francisco

1974
4.7
Movie
Poster image of Her Vengeance

Her Vengeance

1988
6
Movie
Poster image of The Gambling Ghost

The Gambling Ghost

1991
5.2
Movie
Poster image of Prince of the Sun

Prince of the Sun

1990
4.6
Movie
Poster image of Lover's Tear

Lover's Tear

1992
8
Movie
Poster image of The Skyhawk

The Skyhawk

1974
6.2
Movie
Poster image of The Return of Pom Pom

The Return of Pom Pom

1984
6.5
Movie
Poster image of The Tantana

The Tantana

1991
5
Movie
Poster image of Odd Couple

Odd Couple

1979
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung

Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung

1992
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Slickers vs. Killers

Slickers vs. Killers

1991
5.6
Movie
Poster image of An Eternal Combat

An Eternal Combat

1991
6
Movie
Poster image of Exorcist Master

Exorcist Master

1993
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Two Toothless Tigers

Two Toothless Tigers

1980
4
Movie
Poster image of The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

1994
3.6
Movie
Poster image of The Musical Vampire

The Musical Vampire

1992
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Six Assassins

Six Assassins

1971
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Money Maker

Money Maker

1991
6
Movie
Poster image of Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog

Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog

1978
5.6
Movie
Poster image of The Crimson Charm

The Crimson Charm

1971
6.2
Movie
Poster image of End of the Wicked Tigers

End of the Wicked Tigers

1973
4
Movie
Poster image of Shy Spirit

Shy Spirit

1991
4
Movie
Poster image of None But the Brave

None But the Brave

1973
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Rape In Public Sea

Rape In Public Sea

1993
3.9
Movie
Poster image of Forced Nightmare

Forced Nightmare

1992
5.5
Movie
Poster image of Pom Pom and Hot Hot

Pom Pom and Hot Hot

1992
4.6
Movie
Poster image of By Hook or By Crook

By Hook or By Crook

1980
4.5
Movie
Poster image of The Ultimate Vampire

The Ultimate Vampire

1991
5.1
Movie
Poster image of The Victim

The Victim

1980
7
Movie
Poster image of Clan of Amazons

Clan of Amazons

1978
7
Movie
Poster image of Back Alley Princess

Back Alley Princess

1973
4
Movie
Poster image of Brothers Five

Brothers Five

1970
6.5
Movie
Poster image of The Casino

The Casino

1972
6.2
Movie
Poster image of He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

He Has Nothing But Kung Fu

1977
6
Movie
Poster image of Vampire Vs. Vampire

Vampire Vs. Vampire

1989
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Stage Door Johnny

Stage Door Johnny

1990
0
Movie
Poster image of The Shaolin Plot

The Shaolin Plot

1977
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Millionaires' Express

Millionaires' Express

1986
6.7
Movie
Poster image of The Thunderbolt Fist

The Thunderbolt Fist

1972
5.7
Movie
Poster image of Kung Fu Kid

Kung Fu Kid

1994
6
Movie
Poster image of Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus

1984
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword

Kung Fu Means Fists, Strikes and Sword

1978
0
Movie
Poster image of From Riches to Rags

From Riches to Rags

1980
4
Movie
Poster image of The Rendezvous of Warriors

The Rendezvous of Warriors

1973
0
Movie
Poster image of Lady with a Sword

Lady with a Sword

1971
5.7
Movie
Poster image of Skin Striperess

Skin Striperess

1992
4.3
Movie
Poster image of The Imperial Swordsman

The Imperial Swordsman

1972
4.9
Movie
Poster image of The Fugitive

The Fugitive

1972
7
Movie
Poster image of Mad Mad Ghost

Mad Mad Ghost

1992
4.8
Movie
Poster image of The Golden Knight

The Golden Knight

1970
4.9
Movie
Poster image of Spiritual Trinity

Spiritual Trinity

1991
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Mr. Vampire

Mr. Vampire

1985
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Legend of Wong Tai Sin

Legend of Wong Tai Sin

1992
0
Movie
Poster image of Red and Black

Red and Black

1991
5.3
Movie
Poster image of Goodbye Hero

Goodbye Hero

1990
0
Movie
Poster image of His Name is Nobody

His Name is Nobody

1979
4
Movie
Poster image of Bloody Ring

Bloody Ring

1974
4.3
Movie
Poster image of A Man Called Tiger

A Man Called Tiger

1973
8
Movie
Poster image of Wrath of the Sword

Wrath of the Sword

1970
6
Movie
Poster image of The Golden Seal

The Golden Seal

1971
5.4
Movie
Poster image of The Chinese Ghostbuster

The Chinese Ghostbuster

1994
4
Movie
Poster image of My Darling Gals

My Darling Gals

1978
0
Movie
Poster image of The Long Chase

The Long Chase

1971
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Executioners from Shaolin

Executioners from Shaolin

1977
6.8
Movie
Poster image of The Deadly Knives

The Deadly Knives

1972
4.5
Movie
Poster image of Wizard's Curse

Wizard's Curse

1992
5.5
Movie
Poster image of Heroes Shed No Tears

Heroes Shed No Tears

1984
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Chinatown Capers

Chinatown Capers

1974
4
Movie
Poster image of Challenge of the Masters

Challenge of the Masters

1976
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Warriors Two

Warriors Two

1978
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Amsterdam Connection

Amsterdam Connection

1978
4
Movie
Poster image of Iron Bull

Iron Bull

1973
0
Movie
Poster image of Demonic Umbrella

Demonic Umbrella

1991
0
Movie
Poster image of The Man from Hong Kong

The Man from Hong Kong

1975
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Encounters of the Spooky Kind

Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980
6.7
Movie
Poster image of The Proud Youth

The Proud Youth

1978
6.8
Movie
Poster image of The Spiritual Boxer

The Spiritual Boxer

1975
6.7
Movie
Poster image of Tiger

Tiger

1973
0
Movie
Poster image of Swordsman

Swordsman

1990
7
Movie
Poster image of Bruce's Deadly Fingers

Bruce's Deadly Fingers

1976
5.3
Movie
Poster image of The Sentimental Swordsman

The Sentimental Swordsman

1977
6.5
Movie
Poster image of The Lady Hermit

The Lady Hermit

1971
6.7
Movie
Poster image of 小说家族之对倒

小说家族之对倒

1986
0
Movie
Poster image of Hot Potato

Hot Potato

1976
3.8
Movie
Poster image of The Dynamite Brothers

The Dynamite Brothers

1974
4
Movie
🎬
No Poster

Gee and Gor

1978
0
Movie

Vampire Expert II

1996
0
TV Show
Poster image of Coincidentally

Coincidentally

1996
1
TV Show