Lam Ching-ying was a Hong Kong stuntman, actor, and action 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. Lam died in 1997 of liver cancer and left behind a lasting cinematic legacy, which can be enjoyed and respected by generations all over the world.
Ching-Ying Lam
Active - 1970 - 2021 |
Birth - Dec 27, 1952 |
Death - Nov 8, 1997 |
Genres - Action-Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
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Subgenres - Martial Arts Film, Comedy Horror, Action Comedy Film, Vampire Film, Kung Fu Film
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Cheng-Ying Lam, Cheng-Ying Lin, Ching Ying Lam, Ching-ying Lam, Lam Ching Ying, Lam Ching-ying, Robert Chan-
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