7.4
Movie
Acting
Lam Ching-Ying
- Born
- Died
- (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Hong Kong, China
- Credits
- 142 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.4
Movie
7.2
Movie
Fist of Fury
7.1
Movie
The Big Boss
6.6
Movie
My Lucky Stars
7.6
Movie
A Touch of Zen
7.0
Movie
Winners & Sinners
7.0
Movie
Heart of Dragon
6.5
Movie
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
6.9
Movie
Mr. Vampire
7.3
Movie
Eastern Condors
6.8
Movie
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
7.0
Movie
Swordsman
7.0
Movie
The Prodigal Son
7.2
Movie
The Magnificent Butcher
6.4
Movie
Heroes Shed No Tears
6.7
Movie
Millionaires' Express
6.6
Movie
The Man from Hong Kong
5.4
Movie
Crazy Safari
Acting credits 137
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Vampire Expert II TV | 毛小方 (50 ep) |
| 1996 | Coincidentally TV | 剑伯 (30 ep) |
| 1995 | Vampire Expert TV | 毛小方 (80 ep) |
| 1994 | Kung Fu Kid Film | |
| 1994 | The Chinese Ghostbuster Film | |
| 1994 | The Green Hornet Film | Uncle |
| 1993 | Painted Skin Film | Purple Taoist |
| 1993 | Rape In Public Sea Film | Nan |
| 1993 | Exorcist Master Film | Master Chiou |
| 1992 | Mad Mad Ghost Film | Uncle Ying |
| 1992 | Pom Pom and Hot Hot Film | Lam Ho-Yang |
| 1992 | Skin Striperess Film | Taoist Lam |
| 1992 | The Musical Vampire Film | Uncle Master |
| 1992 | Mr Vampire 1992 Film | Master Lam |
| 1992 | Wizard's Curse Film | Taoist Lin |
| 1992 | Martial Arts Master Wong Fei Hung Film | Jiubinku Kyoto |
| 1992 | Forced Nightmare Film | Tao Priest |
| 1992 | China Dolls Film | Officer 19174 |
| 1992 | Banana Spirit Film | Master Chen Sheng |
| 1992 | Lover's Tear Film | Cheng Ying |
| 1992 | Legend of Wong Tai Sin Film | Cho Pin |
| 1991 | Slickers vs. Killers Film | Owl |
| 1991 | The Tantana Film | Lama Mud Yuet |
| 1991 | Crazy Safari Film | Taoist priest |
| 1991 | Money Maker Film | Master Chu |
| 1991 | The Gambling Ghost Film | Taoist Priest |
| 1991 | An Eternal Combat Film | Master |
| 1991 | Shy Spirit Film | |
| 1991 | Red and Black Film | Kong |
| 1991 | The Ultimate Vampire Film | 林凤娇（九叔） |
| 1991 | Spiritual Trinity Film | Tien Lung |
| 1991 | Demonic Umbrella Film | Taoist |
| 1990 | Magic Cop Film | Uncle Feng |
| 1990 | Prince of the Sun Film | Khenlun |
| 1990 | Goodbye Hero Film | Frank |
| 1990 | Swordsman Film | Kuk |
| 1990 | Stage Door Johnny Film | Liu |
| 1990 | Encounters of the Spooky Kind II Film | Master Jiao |
| 1989 | Vampire vs. Vampire Film | One-Eyebrow Priest |
| 1989 | Pedicab Driver Film | Uncle Sheng |
| 1988 | Painted Faces Film | Uncle Hua |
| 1988 | Her Vengeance Film | Hung |
| 1988 | School on Fire Film | Hoi |
| 1988 | I Love Maria Film | Master |
| 1987 | Mr. Vampire III Film | Master Gau |
| 1987 | Last Eunuch In China Film | Liu Chang-Fu |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors Film | Lieutenant Colonel Lam |
| 1986 | Mr. Vampire II Film | Lam Ching-Ying |
| 1986 | Jiang shi xian sheng xu ji Film | ... Master Lam |
| 1986 | 小说家族之对倒 Film | |
| 1986 | Where's Officer Tuba? Film | Taoist Priest |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express Film | Bank Robber |
| 1985 | Mr. Vampire Film | Master Gau |
| 1985 | Heart of Dragon Film | SWAT Commander |
| 1985 | Those Merry Souls Film | Tak's father |
| 1985 | My Lucky Stars Film | Corrupted HK Policeman |
| 1984 | Heroes Shed No Tears Film | Viet Colonel |
| 1984 | The Return of Pom Pom Film | Flying Spider Lo Chien |
| 1984 | Pom Pom Film | Police Officer |
| 1984 | Hocus Pocus Film | Master Sheng |
Crew credits 28
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Vampire Expert II TV | Producer, Creator (50 ep) |
| 1995 | Vampire Expert TV | Director (80 ep) |
| 1994 | The Green Hornet Film | Director |
| 1990 | Magic Cop Film | Producer |
| 1989 | Vampire vs. Vampire Film | Director |
| 1988 | Her Vengeance Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1988 | Paper Marriage Film | Action Director |
| 1987 | Mr. Vampire III Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1987 | Eastern Condors Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express Film | Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1985 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars Film | Action Director |
| 1985 | Those Merry Souls Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1985 | My Lucky Stars Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1984 | The Owl vs Bombo Film | Assistant Director, Action Director |
| 1983 | Winners & Sinners Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1982 | The Dead and the Deadly Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1982 | Carry On Pickpocket Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1981 | The Prodigal Son Film | Stunt Double, Action Director |
| 1980 | Encounters of the Spooky Kind Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1980 | The Victim Film | Action Director |
| 1980 | Two Toothless Tigers Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1979 | Crazy Partner Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1979 | His Name is Nobody Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1979 | Knockabout Film | Stunt Double |
| 1979 | The Incredible Kung Fu Master Film | Martial Arts Choreographer |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong Film | Stunts |
| 1973 | Enter the Dragon Film | Stunts |
| 1972 | Fist of Fury Film | Stunts |