Lam Ching-Ying

Lam Ching-Ying

1952-12-27 – 1997-11-08 (age 44) Hong Kong, China
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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.

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Known For

Enter the Dragon
Enter the Dragon

1973

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

Fist of Fury
Fist of Fury

1972

as Susuki's Student (uncredited)

My Lucky Stars
My Lucky Stars

1985

as Corrupted HK Policeman

Winners & Sinners
Winners & Sinners

1983

as Chan

Game of Death
Game of Death

1978

as Macau Fighter (uncredited)

Crazy Safari
Crazy Safari

1991

as Taoist priest

Heart of Dragon
Heart of Dragon

1985

as SWAT Commander

The Big Boss
The Big Boss

1971

as Ah Yen

Encounters of the Spooky Kind
Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980

as The Inspector

Eastern Condors
Eastern Condors

1987

as Lieutenant Colonel Lam

Millionaires' Express
Millionaires' Express

1986

as Bank Robber

Mr. Vampire II
Mr. Vampire II

1986

as Lam Ching-Ying

Mr. Vampire
Mr. Vampire

1985

as Master Gau

The 14 Amazons
The 14 Amazons

1972

as Soldier

Mr. Vampire III
Mr. Vampire III

1987

as Master Gau

The Man from Hong Kong
The Man from Hong Kong

1975

as Martial Artist (uncredited)

A Touch of Zen
A Touch of Zen

1970

as East Chamber Guard

I Love Maria
I Love Maria

1988

as Master

Where's Officer Tuba?
Where's Officer Tuba?

1986

as Taoist Priest

The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son

1981

as Leung Yee-Tai