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.
Awards & recognition
- Hong Kong Film Awards
Filmography48 titles
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
The Skyhawk
When Taekwondo Strikes
A Touch of Zen
Enter the Dragon
School on Fire
Eastern Condors
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
The Magnificent Butcher
Fist of Fury
Broken Oath
The Big Boss
Swordsman
Painted Faces
Winners & Sinners
The Victim
Knockabout
The Casino
Mr. Vampire
Executioners from Shaolin
Magic Cop
Encounter of the Spooky Kind
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
The Proud Youth
Lady Kung Fu
Mr. Vampire Part 3
The Man from Hong Kong
The Spiritual Boxer
The 14 Amazons
My Lucky Stars
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars
Heroes Shed No Tears
Carry on Pickpocket
The Sentimental Swordsman
I Love Maria
Game of Death
Six Assassins
Challenge of the Masters
Mr. Vampire II
Dirty Tiger, Crazy Frog
The Gambling Ghost
End of the Wicked Tigers
By Hook or By Crook
Bruce's Deadly Fingers
The Amsterdam Kill
Yellow-Faced Tiger
Bloody Ring
The Green Hornet