Lam Ching-Ying

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.

Known For

Enter the Dragon

as Tournament Fighter (uncredited)

Fist of Fury

as Susuki's Student

The Big Boss

as Ah Yen

Game of Death

as Macau Fighter (uncredited)

My Lucky Stars

as Corrupted HK Policeman

A Touch of Zen

as East Chamber Guard

Winners & Sinners

as Chan

Heart of Dragon

as SWAT Commander

Mr. Vampire

as Master Gau

Eastern Condors

as Lieutenant Colonel Lam