Lam Ching-ying Artist

Lam Ching Ying (Chinese: 林正英; birth name: Lam Gun-bo 林根寶; 27 December 1952 - 8 November 1997) was a Hong Kong stuntman, actor, film producer, 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). He had a reputation for being disciplined, headstrong, restrained, and self-willed. As an actor, action choreographer, martial artist, and teacher he touched many people with his candor and uncompromising professionalism. He left behind a lasting cinematic legacy, which can be enjoyed and respected by generations all over the world. Lam died in 1997 of liver cancer.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 27, 1952
Birth place
Hong Kong
Date of deathNovember 08, 1997
Place of death
Hong Kong

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Actor

Career started1970
Career ended1996
Awards
My Lucky Stars
Mr. Vampire
The Prodigal Son (film)
Winners and Sinners
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor

Topical connections

Benny UrquidezMartial artist
Åke OhbergArtist
Bak Man-biuArtist
Brandon LeeArtist
Arthur WongArtist
Corey YuenArtist
Ching Siu-tungArtist

Lam Ching-ying on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://lam-ching-ying.memory-of.com
  2. http://lamchingying.forumotion.net/index.htm
  3. http://lamchingying.webs.com
  4. http://www.kungfumoviemadness.com/lam-ching-ying
  5. http://www.nianlinzhengying.com
  6. https://www.myspace.com/lamchingying