Lam Ching-ying
Lam Ching-ying (Chinese: 林正英; pinyin: Lín Zhèngyĩng; born Lam Gun-bo (simplified Chinese: 林根宝; traditional Chinese: 林根寶; pinyin: Lín Gēnbǎo); 27 December 1952 – 8 November 1996) was a Hong Kong stuntman, actor, martial artist and action director. As a practitioner of martial arts Lam starred in a number of notable films that found recognition outside Hong Kong including Encounters of the Spooky Kind, The Prodigal Son and his best known role in Mr. Vampire.
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林正英 | |||||||||||
Lam Ching-ying | |||||||||||
| Born | Lam Gun-bo (林根寶) 27 December 1952 | ||||||||||
| Died | 8 November 1996 (aged 43) St Teresa Hospital, Kowloon City, Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Martial artist, Film director and Producer, Action choreographer | ||||||||||
| Years active | 1970–1996 | ||||||||||
| Spouse |
Cheng Bing Bing
(m. 1983; div. 1988) | ||||||||||
| Partner | Kingdom Yuen (1995–1996) | ||||||||||
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| Awards | Hong Kong Film Awards – Best Action Choreography 1983 Prodigal Son (Won) 1984 Winners and Sinners (Won) 1986 My Lucky Stars (Nominated) Best Supporting Actor 1985 Mr. Vampire (Nominated) | ||||||||||
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| Chinese | 林正英 | ||||||||||
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| Lam Gun-bo | |||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 林根寶 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 林根宝 | ||||||||||
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