Lam Ching-Ying
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Enter the Dragon
as Tournament Fighter (uncredited) 1973
Fist of Fury
as Susuki's Student 1972
The Big Boss
as Ah Yen 1971
Game of Death
as Macau Fighter (uncredited) 1978
My Lucky Stars
as Corrupted HK Policeman 1985
A Touch of Zen
as East Chamber Guard 1970
Winners and Sinners
as Chan 1983
Heart of Dragon
as SWAT Commander 1985
Mr. Vampire
as Master Gau 1985
Eastern Condors
as Lieutenant Colonel Lam 1987
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
as The Inspector 1980
Swordsman
as Kuk 1990
The Prodigal Son
as Leung Yee-Tai 1981
Heroes Shed No Tears
as Viet Colonel 1984
The Magnificent Butcher
as Fan Man 1979
Millionaires' Express
as Bank Robber 1986
The Gods Must Be Crazy: Crazy Safari
as Taoist priest 1991