Lam Kau

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Characters played by Lam Kau

Wong Kei-ying — Drunken Master (1978)

Father of Wong Fei-hung, respected martial arts instructor and moral guide.

Golden Dragon Branch Leader — Golden Swallow (1968)

Local leader of the Golden Dragon martial sect.

Hung Kam Hoi — His Fatal Ways (1991)

Hong Kong police officer assisting Cheung Po Shing in His Fatal Ways.

Wu Tien-Tzu — Her Fatal Ways 2 (1991)

Hong Kong police officer assisting Cheng Shih-Nan in Her Fatal Ways 2.

Ying's Eldest Brother — The Flying Dagger (1969)

Ying's Eldest Brother is a determined member of Yu Ying’s family who insists that they must find and confront Flying Dagger Jiao Lei. During the group’s escape from the Green Dragon Clan, he warns the others about Jiao Lei’s deadly daggers and helps represent the family’s resolve to resist their attackers.

Tso Ching Lung — The Bells of Death (1968)

Tso Ching Lung is the archer connected to the massacre that destroyed Chang Wei Fu's family and the kidnapping of Chang Wei Yun. He commands a stronghold, recognizes Chang Wei Fu as a threat, and orders Li Kuan Chun and others to watch him. He remains alive after Chang Wei Fu escapes, leaving the revenge conflict unfinished.

Wu Tien-Tzu — Her Fatal Ways (1990)

A senior Mainland political figure whose secret visit to Hong Kong drives the third film's plot. His complex past and high-profile status make him a target, necessitating Shih-Nan's protective intervention and exposing lingering historical tensions.

Boss Mo Fu — The Secret Code (1965)

Mo Fu is the leader of the Celestial Devil Gang and pursues the Mafia's secret intelligence. He kills an underling while arranging an infiltration of code expert Cheung Yuet-Ting's household, and the crime is framed on the Mafia. His actions set the conflict in motion and put Oi-Lan in danger.

Career Overview

Lam Kau has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Her Fatal Ways Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Drunken Master, The Nocturnal Demon, Bloody Money. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1923-01-01
Birth Place
Guangdong Province, China

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q65221195), public domain (CC0).