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.
Lam Ching-Ying has 163 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Mr. Vampire with 7 titles. Signature works include Vampire Expert, China Dolls, Mr. Vampire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 16 universes
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