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Lam Ching-ying

Lam Ching-ying

Acting • 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). He 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. Lam died in 1997 of liver cancer.

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Mr. Vampire6.9

Mr. Vampire

1985

Heroes Shed No Tears6.4

Heroes Shed No Tears

1984

Mr. Vampire III6.7

Mr. Vampire III

1987

Encounters of the Spooky Kind6.8

Encounters of the Spooky Kind

1980

The Prodigal Son7.0

The Prodigal Son

1981

Heart of Dragon7.0

Heart of Dragon

1985

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