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
| Birth Location | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952-12-27 |
| Died | 1997-11-08 |
Movies
The Final Game of Death
as Karateka (Archival footage)
2023
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
as Himself [archive footage]
1995
1994
The Green Hornet
as Uncle
1994
Rape In Public Sea
as Nan
1993
Painted Skin
as Purple Taoist
1993
The Sad Story of Saigon
as Nan
1993
Exorcist Master
as Master Chiou
1993
Mad Mad Ghost
as Uncle Ying
1992
Pom Pom And Hot Hot
as Lam Ho-Yang
1992
Skin Striperess
as Taoist Lam
1992
The Musical Vampire
as Uncle Master
1992
Mr. Vampire 1992
as Master Lam
1992
Wizard's Curse
as Taoist Lin
1992
Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung
as Jiubinku Kyoto
1992
Forced Nightmare
as Tao Priest
1992
China Dolls
as Officer 19174
1992
Legend of Wong Tai Sin
as Cho Pin
1992
Lover's Tear
as Cheng Ying
1992
Banana Spirit
as Master Chen Sheng
1992
Slickers vs. Killers
as Owl
1991
The Tantana
as Mud Yuet
1991
Crazy Safari
as Taoist priest
1991
Money Maker
as Master Chu
1991
The Gambling Ghost
as Taoist Priest
1991
An Eternal Combat
as Master
1991
Demonic Umbrella
as Taoist
1991
Spiritual Trinity
as Tien Lung
1991
The Ultimate Vampire
as Master Chiu
1991
Red and Black
as Kong
1991
1991
Magic Cop
as Uncle Feng
1990
Prince of the Sun
as Khenlun
1990
Goodbye Hero
as Frank
1990
Swordsman
as Kuk
1990
Stage Door Johnny
as Liu
1990
Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
as Master Jiao
1990
Vampire Vs. Vampire
as One-Eyebrow Priest
1989
Pedicab Driver
as Uncle Sheng
1989
Her Vengeance
as Hung
1988
Painted Faces
as Wah
1988
School on Fire
as Hoi
1988
I Love Maria
as Master
1988
Mr. Vampire III
as Master Gau
1987
Last Eunuch In China
as Liu Chang-Fu
1987
Eastern Condors
as Lieutenant Lam
1987
Mr. Vampire II
as Lam Ching-Ying
1986
1986
Where's Officer Tuba?
as Taoist Priest (cameo)
1986
The Millionaires' Express
as Bank Robber
1986
Mr. Vampire
as Master Gau
1985
Heart of Dragon
as SWAT Commander
1985
Those Merry Souls
as Tak's father
1985
My Lucky Stars
as Corrupted HK Policeman
1985
Heroes Shed No Tears
as Viet Colonel
1984
The Return of Pom Pom
as Flying Spider Lo Chien
1984
Pom Pom
as Police Officer
1984
Hocus Pocus
as Master Sheng
1984
Winners & Sinners
as Chan
1983
The Dead and the Deadly
as Uncle Yee
1982
The Prodigal Son
as Leung Yee-Tai
1981
Encounter of the Spooky Kind
as The Inspector
1980
By Hook or By Crook
as Skinny's hired thug leader
1980
From Riches to Rags
as Knife killer
1980
The Victim
as Jo Wing's Man / Double
1980
1980
The Magnificent Butcher
as Fan Man
1979
His Name is Nobody
as Wears black wig
1979
Odd Couple
as Ha (Scarface's fighter)
1979
Knockabout
as Casino Fighter
1979
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
as Fu student [cameo]
1979
Warriors Two
as Thunder's Men / Leung's Student
1978
1978
Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
as One of Panther's men
1978
Enter the Fat Dragon
as Fighter on Movie Set
1978
Legend of the Bat
as Han's sword troop
1978
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu
as Chin Ping Lu
1978
1978
Amsterdam Connection
as Mr. Hung's henchman
1978
1978
Game of Death
as Macau Fighter (uncredited)
1978
1978
1977
Broken Oath
as One of Qi's men
1977
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
as Thug in gambling house
1977
1977
Money Crazy
as Hitman
1977
The Shaolin Plot
as Soldier
1977
Executioners from Shaolin
as Pai Mei's Monk
1977
Challenge of the Masters
as Master Pang's student
1976
Hot Potato
as Leopard Man
1976
The Spiritual Boxer
as Ruei's Thug
1975
The Man from Hong Kong
as Karateka
1975
The Association
as Extra
1974
The Dynamite Brothers
as Tuen's Henchman
1974
Chinatown Capers
as Gangster
1974
The Skyhawk
as Woodland attacker
1974
1974
1973
Enter the Dragon
as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)
1973
None But the Brave
as Masked Patriot
1973
Seaman No. 7
as Golden Hair's Thug
1973
1973
Back Alley Princess
as Thug
1973
A Man Called Tiger
as Thug
1973
1973
1972
1972
The Imperial Swordsman
as Bandit
1972
Hapkido
as Black Bear Student
1972
The 14 Amazons
as Soldier
1972
1972
1972
Fist of Fury
as Japanese Fighter
1972
1972
1971
A Touch of Zen
as East Chamber Guard
1971
The Big Boss
as Ah Yen
1971
1971
The Crimson Charm
as Crimson Charm thug
1971
1971
The Angry River
as Thug
1971
The Blade Spares None
as Prince's fighter
1971
1971
The Lady Hermit
as Horse Thief / Black Demon's Thug
1971
The Invincible Eight
as Whip-wielding henchman
1971
Wrath of the Sword
as [Extra]
1970
The Golden Knight
as Shaolin Monk at temple
1970
Brothers Five
as Extra
1970
Movies
The Green Hornet
Director
1994
Magic Cop
Producer
1990
Vampire Vs. Vampire
Director
1989
Her Vengeance
Martial Arts Choreographer
1988
Mr. Vampire III
Martial Arts Choreographer
1987
Eastern Condors
Martial Arts Choreographer
1987
The Millionaires' Express
Action Director
1986
The Millionaires' Express
Martial Arts Choreographer
1986
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
Action Director
1985
Those Merry Souls
Martial Arts Choreographer
1985
My Lucky Stars
Martial Arts Choreographer
1985
The Owl vs Bombo
Assistant Director
1984
The Owl vs Bombo
Action Director
1984
Winners & Sinners
Martial Arts Choreographer
1983
The Dead and the Deadly
Choreographer
1982
Carry on Pickpocket
Martial Arts Choreographer
1982
The Prodigal Son
Action Director
1981
The Prodigal Son
Stunt Double
1981
Encounter of the Spooky Kind
Martial Arts Choreographer
1980
The Victim
Action Director
1980
Two Toothless Tigers
Martial Arts Choreographer
1980
Crazy Partner
Martial Arts Choreographer
1979
Odd Couple
Martial Arts Choreographer
1979
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
Martial Arts Choreographer
1979
Enter the Dragon
Stunts
1973
Fist of Fury
Stunts
1972
