Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
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Gordon Lam Ka-Tung (Chinese: 林家棟, born 21 September 1967) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer and screenwriter. Initially known for his supporting roles in films directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung and Johnnie To Kei-Fung, Lam eventually became a lead actor in the Hong Kong film industry, appearing in the 2013 box-office hit Firestorm and the Hong Kong Film Award-winning 2016 film Trivisa, which also netted him the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gordon Lam Ka-Tung reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gordon Lam Ka-Tung's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gordon Lam Ka-Tung remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Anita, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gordon Lam Ka-Tung Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gordon Lam Ka-Tung's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gordon Lam Ka-Tung.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rob N Roll | Timid | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dust To Dust | Shouyue Wang | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mad Fate | The Master | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Limbo | Cham Lau | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Anita | So Hau-leung | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The White Storm 2: Drug Lords | Secretary for justice | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch | Doc | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | P Storm | Wong Man-Ban | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Paradox | Cheng Hon Shou | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dealer/Healer | Bullhorn | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Cherry Returns | Inspector Deng | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Moment | Chan Ka Fai | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Trivisa | Kwai Ching Hung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | 第34屆香港電影金像獎 | 主持人 | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Z Storm | Supt Wong | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Firestorm | To Sing Bong | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tales from the Dark 2 | Yun Ho-Hong | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Drug War | East Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cold War | Albert Kwong Chi-lap | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Motorway | Chong | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Simple Life | Guest at Premiere | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Let's Go! | Shing | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Vengeance | Yiu Ka Chu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ip Man | Captain Li Zhao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tactical Unit - Human Nature | Chan Yiu-Hung, loan shark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sparrow | Bo | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Two Stupid Eggs | Mr. Dong | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mad Detective | Ko Chi Wai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Brothers | Inspector Sun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Triangle | Wen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Exiled | Boss Keung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rob-B-Hood | Paramedic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Election 2 | Kun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | I'll Call You | Sir Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Election | Kun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wait 'Til You're Older | Vice Principal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | A World Without Thieves | Four-Eyes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Yesterday Once More | Insurance Surveyor | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A-1 Headline | Tong | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jiang Hu | Shing | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Infernal Affairs III | Inspector B | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Infernal Affairs | Inspector B | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dance of a Dream | Faye Wong | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Love Me, Love My Money | Tom Yam | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Kid | Sam Leung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Kung Fu Scholar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Night Stalker | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Hero of the Beggars | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | 曱甴也移民 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Story of Nam | Restaurant Worker | Average | Similar → |
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gordon Lam Ka-Tung?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gordon Lam Ka-Tung is "Anita" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Gordon Lam Ka-Tung acted in?
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gordon Lam Ka-Tung?
Other notable films include "Infernal Affairs", "Ip Man", and "A Simple Life".