Lam Ching-Ying
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Born December 27, 1952
Died November 8, 1997
You may know him as Mr. Vampire or Magic Cop or as a Taoist priest or killer martial artist. He was all of these things and more!
He was born in Hong Kong and originally named Lam Gun-Bo. He went to elementary school for two years at the Shun Yi Association Elementary School then moved on to Madame Fan Fok Fa's(Fan Guk Fa's) Peking Opera School for five years.
At the age of 17 he became a martial arts coach and stuntman for Hong Kong's film industry.
Because of his small stature he doubled for many actresses such as the ultra cool Cheng Pei Pei. Within two years he became a martial arts director on films such as The Chinese Connection and Return of the Dragon. you can see him in cameo appearances in these films as well! During this time he was also acting in films such as Winners And Sinners, and Prodigal Son and was a member of Sammo Hung's Stuntman Association AKA Hung Ga Ban.
He trained Michelle Yeoh early in her career (during Yes Madam)
To top things off, this multi-talented artist decided to seize the reigns as director. One Eyebrow Priest and Green Hornet 1994 were in his resume.
He will be missed greatly. Send your prayers and burn some hellnotes for this superstar.
Hit #Since September 24, 1998
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