Lam Ching-Ying
ActingAbout Lam Ching-Ying
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lam Ching-Ying reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of Lam Ching-Ying's filmography leans towards the Action 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lam Ching-Ying remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lam Ching-Ying Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lam Ching-Ying's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lam Ching-Ying.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung | Jiubinku Kyoto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lover's Tear | Cheng Ying | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Money Maker | Master Chu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Spiritual Trinity | Tien Lung | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Magic Cop | Uncle Feng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Swordsman | Kuk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Pedicab Driver | Uncle Sheng | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Painted Faces | Uncle Hua | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | School on Fire | Hoi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Mr. Vampire III | Master Gau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Last Eunuch In China | Liu Chang-Fu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors | Lieutenant Colonel Lam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express | Bank Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mr. Vampire | Master Gau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Heart of Dragon | SWAT Commander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Those Merry Souls | Tak's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | My Lucky Stars | Corrupted HK Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Heroes Shed No Tears | Viet Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Return of Pom Pom | Flying Spider Lo Chien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Winners and Sinners | Chan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Prodigal Son | Leung Yee-Tai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Encounters of the Spooky Kind | The Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Victim | Jo Wing's Man / Double | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Magnificent Butcher | Fan Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Odd Couple | Ha (Scarface's Fighter) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Knockabout | Casino Fighter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Incredible Kung Fu Master | Fu Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Warriors Two | Thunder's Men / Leung's Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Enter the Fat Dragon | Fighter on Movie Set | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Proud Youth | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Clan of Amazons | Red Shoe Society's Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Broken Oath | One of Qi's Men (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Shaolin Plot | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Executioners from Shaolin | Pai Mei's Monk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Spiritual Boxer | Ruei's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong | Martial Artist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Association | Extra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Skyhawk | Woodland attacker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | When Taekwondo Strikes | Japanese (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon | Tournament Fighter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Man Called Tiger | Thug | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Fugitive | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hapkido | Black Bear Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The 14 Amazons | Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury | Susuki's Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Big Boss | Ah Yen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Invincible Eight | Whip-wielding Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Lady Hermit | Horse Thief / Black Demon's Thug (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Touch of Zen | East Chamber Guard | Super Hit | Similar → |
Lam Ching-Ying - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lam Ching-Ying?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lam Ching-Ying is "Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Lam Ching-Ying acted in?
Lam Ching-Ying has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lam Ching-Ying?
Other notable films include "A Man Called Tiger", "Lover's Tear", and "Last Eunuch In China".