Lam Ching-Ying
Known for
Lam Ching-ying, born in Hong Kong in 1952, remains one of the most distinctive character stars of Hong Kong cinema, remembered above all as the definitive Taoist priest of jiangshi horror-comedy. Trained in Peking Opera and hired early as a stuntman and fight coordinator, he collaborated repeatedly with Bruce Lee and later with Sammo Hung. He achieved iconic status as the unibrowed vampire hunter of Mr. Vampire (1985) and its many sequels, and led the TV series My Date with a Vampire (1998) at the end of his career. His work reshaped the whole hopping-vampire subgenre and remains beloved across East Asia.
Lam Ching-Ying
111 Movies · 3 Series
Lam Ching-ying, born in Hong Kong in 1952, remains one of the most distinctive character stars of Hong Kong cinema, remembered above all as the definitive Taoist priest of jiangshi horror-comedy. Trained in Peking Opera and hired early as a stuntman and fight coordinator, he collaborated repeatedly with Bruce Lee and later with Sammo Hung. He achieved iconic status as the unibrowed vampire hunter of Mr. Vampire (1985) and its many sequels, and led the TV series My Date with a Vampire (1998) at the end of his career. His work reshaped the whole hopping-vampire subgenre and remains beloved across East Asia.
Movies
Plays Corrupted HK Policeman
My Lucky Stars
1985
Plays Chan
Winners & Sinners
1983
Plays Ah Yen
The Big Boss
1971
Plays Taoist priest
Crazy Safari
1991
Plays Bank Robber
Millionaires' Express
1986
Plays East Chamber Guard
A Touch of Zen
1970
Plays SWAT Commander
Heart of Dragon
1985
Plays Master Gau
Mr. Vampire
1985
Plays Lieutenant Colonel Lam
Eastern Condors
1987
Plays Thug in gambling house
He Has Nothing But Kung Fu
1977
Plays Kuk
Swordsman
1990
Plays Lam Ching-Ying
Mr. Vampire II
1986
Plays Taoist Lin
Wizard's Curse
1992
Plays The Inspector
Encounters of the Spooky Kind
1980
Plays Master Gau
Mr. Vampire III
1987
Plays Shaolin Monk at Temple
The Golden Knight
1970
Plays Hoi
School on Fire
1988
Plays Casino Fighter
Knockabout
1979
Plays Master
An Eternal Combat
1991
Plays Masked Patriot
None But the Brave
1973
Director
Plays One-Eyebrow Priest
Vampire vs. Vampire
1989
Plays Leung Yee-Tai
The Prodigal Son
1981
Plays Hung
Her Vengeance
1988
Plays Fighter on Movie Set
Enter the Fat Dragon
1978
Plays Soldier
The 14 Amazons
1972
Plays Uncle Ko
The Dead and the Deadly
1982
Producer
Plays Uncle Feng
Magic Cop
1990
Plays Fu Student
The Incredible Kung Fu Master
1979
Plays Slaughter's Gang Mitglied
Slaughter in San Francisco
1974
Plays Viet Colonel
Heroes Shed No Tears
1984
Plays Taoist Priest
The Gambling Ghost
1991
Plays Khenlun
Prince of the Sun
1990
Plays Uncle Sheng
Pedicab Driver
1989
Plays Owl
Slickers vs. Killers
1991
Plays Yun's Man
The Sentimental Swordsman
1977
Plays Master
I Love Maria
1988
Plays Master Sheng
Hocus Pocus
1984
Plays Tak's father
Those Merry Souls
1985
Plays Taoist Priest
Where's Officer Tuba?
1986
Plays Knife killer
From Riches to Rags
1980
Plays Red Shoe Society's Man
Clan of Amazons
1978
Plays Master Jiao
Encounters of the Spooky Kind II
1990
Plays Master Lam
Mr Vampire 1992
1992
Plays Fan Man
The Magnificent Butcher
1979
Plays Ha (Scarface's Fighter)
Odd Couple
1979
Plays Hitman
Money Crazy
1977
Plays Officer 19174
China Dolls
1992
Plays Flying Spider Lo Chien
The Return of Pom Pom
1984
Plays Jo Wing's Man / Double
The Victim
1980
Plays Uncle Master
The Musical Vampire
1992
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Swordsman
Full Filmography 114
Vampire Expert II
毛小方 · 50 episodes
1996–
TV
Coincidentally
剑伯 · 30 episodes
1996–
TV
Vampire Expert
毛小方 · 80 episodes
1995–
TV
The Green Hornet
Uncle
1994
Film
Painted Skin
Purple Taoist
1993
Film
Rape In Public Sea
Nan
1993
Film
Exorcist Master
Master Chiou
1993
Film
Mad Mad Ghost
Uncle Ying
1992
Film
Pom Pom and Hot Hot
Lam Ho-Yang
1992
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lam Ching-Ying still alive?
Lam Ching-Ying passed away on November 8, 1997 at age 44.
What are the most famous roles of Lam Ching-Ying?
Lam Ching-Ying is best known for roles in Enter the Dragon, Fist of Fury, The Big Boss.
How many movies has Lam Ching-Ying been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1970), Lam Ching-Ying has appeared in 111 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Lam Ching-Ying's first movie?
The career of Lam Ching-Ying began with Brothers Five (1970).
What is Lam Ching-Ying's most recent movie or series?
Lam Ching-Ying's most recent release is Vampire Expert II, which premiered on October 7, 1996.
What TV shows has Lam Ching-Ying appeared in?
On television, Lam Ching-Ying has appeared in Vampire Expert, Vampire Expert II, Coincidentally.
Lam Ching-Ying
1952-12-27 · Hong Kong, China
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.