Simon Yam
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Simon Yam Tat-Wah (Chinese: 任達華) was born 19 March, 1955, is a veteran Hong Kong-based actor and film producer. He started off as a supermodel before becoming an actor in the mid 1970s. He then signed with the Hong Kong television network TVB, starring and co-starring in a number of television series prior to "apply his trades" in the film industry in 1987. His elder brother is Yam Tak-wing, a retired former Deputy Commissioner of Hong Kong Police In 1989, he starred in the Japanese-Hong Kong co-production of Fainaru Faito - Saigo no Ichigeki (1989). This was the first of its kind in which English was spoken throughout the entire film. In 1992, Yam gained critical acclaim for his role as the maniacal Judge in the crime film Hap do Ko Fei (1992), where he faced off in a bloody battle against Chow Yun-Fat's character. In 1993, he starred as "Dhalsim" in the action-comedy film Chiu Kap Hok Hau Ba Wong (1993), a parody of Street Fighter directed by Jing Wong. In 1996, Yam began his role as Chiang Tin-Sung, the leader of the Hung Hing triads in the first three installments of the Goo Wak Chai: Yan Joi Gong Woo (1996) film series. In 2000, Yam starred as Cheung-sun, the progenitor of all vampires, in the television series Ngo Wo Geun See Yau Gor Yue Wui II (2000), produced by ATV. In 2003, Yam made his Hollywood film debut in Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003) as Shaolin crime lord. Yam received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival hits and box offices such as Chik Loh Goh Yeung (1992), Saat Po Long (2005), Hak Se Wooi (2005), Hak Se Wui: Yi Woo Wai Kwai (2006), Fong Juk (2006), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003), Dodookdeul (2012). In 2019 in the city of Zhongshan, during a China promotional event, Simon Yam was assaulted by an attacker who stabbed him in the chest and slashed his arms. The security guards arrested the attacker and Simon Yam was taken to the hospital until he made a full recovery.
Known for
Credits
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (2003)
as Chen Lo
Man of Tai Chi (2013)
as Superintendent Wong
Air Strike (2018)
as Air Defense Comander
Wake of Death (2004)
as Sun Quan
Contract Killer (1998)
as Officer Chan Kwan
Naked Killer (1992)
as Tinam
Raging Fire (2021)
as SACP Lok
Operation Red Sea (2018)
as Newspaper Editor Alfred
Bullet in the Head (1990)
as Luke / Lok
SPL: Kill Zone (2005)
as Detective Chan Kwok Chung
The Thieves (2012)
as Chen
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences (2015)
as Chan Kwok-Wah
All of a Sudden (1996)
as Tsui Chin-Tung
Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989)
as Policeman
S.M.A.R.T. Chase (2017)
as Mach Ren
Election (2005)
as Lok
Ip Man (2008)
as Zhou Qing Quan
Cold Eyes (2013)
as Man in Suit
Election 2 (2006)
as Lam Lok
Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
as General Fang Tian
Vengeance (2009)
as George Fung
Cash on Delivery (1992)
as Simon Yip
The Prince of Portland Street (1993)
as Pao
Don't Stop My Crazy Love for You (1993)
as Fred Suen
Young and Dangerous 2 (1996)
as Chiang Tin-Sung
Young and Dangerous (1996)
as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
Mastermind (2026)
Actor
The Goldfinger (2023)
as K.K. Zeng
Exiled (2006)
as Boss Fay
Bloodfight (1989)
as Ryu Tenmei
Young and Dangerous 3 (1996)
as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
Iceman (2014)
as Yuanlong
The True Hero (1994)
as Cheung Chi-Wing
Nightfall (2012)
as Inspector George Lam Ching-chung
I Did It My Way (2023)
as Chung Kam Ming
My People, My Country (2019)
as Watchmaker Wah (segment "The Going Home")
Triad Wars (2008)
as Lin Ho Tung
Full Contact (1992)
as Judge
Raped by an Angel (1993)
as Tso Tat Wah
Breaking News (2004)
as Asst. Cmdr. C. K. Wong
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022)
as Old Man (segment "Astray")
Future Cops (1993)
as Sing
The Mission (1999)
as Frank
The Blood Bond (2010)
as Commander Chow
Legend of the Naga Pearls (2017)
as Xuelie
The Storm Warriors (2009)
as Lord Godless
Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
as Zhang Jian
Echoes of the Rainbow (2010)
as Mr. Law
Scarred Memory (1996)
as Lee Yuen Lung
The Banquet (1991)
as Gigolo
Drunken Master III (1994)
as Gay Bus Passenger
Dr. Lamb (1992)
as Lam Gor Yu
Dragon Squad (2005)
as Commander Hon Sun
Tiger Cage (1988)
as Inspector Michael Wong
Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch (2019)
as Li Qiang
Black Cat (1991)
as Brian
The Tenants Downstairs (2016)
as The Landlord / Chang Jiajun
Street Angels (1996)
as Walkie Pi
Boundless (2013)
as Self
PTU (2003)
as Sgt. Mike Ho
Man on the Edge (2022)
as Boss Cheong
Queen's High (1990)
as Chung
Escape from the Outland (2025)
as Zhou Weijie
The Legend of Speed (1999)
as Tang Fung
Bad Blood (2010)
as Funky
Death Notice (2023)
as Tsang
Women's Prison (1988)
as Wayne Lau
Under Current (2025)
as Yeung To
Trust Me U Die (1998)
as Dr. Gred Fong Kin-Wah
Eye in the Sky (2007)
as Sergeant Wong Man-Chin / Dog Head
Burning Snow (1988)
as Wah
Return Engagement (1990)
as Li Pang
Black Ransom (2010)
as Insp. Mann Cheung
Fulltime Killer (2001)
as Albert Lee
Run and Kill (1993)
as Ching Fung
Wild City (2015)
as Wong
The Killer's Love (1993)
as Cheung Wai-Lun
As the Light Goes Out (2014)
as Principal Fireman - Lee Pui-to
Twist (1995)
as John Yam Ka-Wah
The Midnight After (2014)
as Wong Man-Fat
Cyber Heist (2023)
as Suen Ban
The Suspect (1998)
as Chan Hung / Dante Aquino
Gun n' Rose (1992)
as Simon Lung
Little Q (2019)
as Li Bao Ting
A Day Without Policemen (1993)
as Chan Wai
Friday Gigolo (1992)
as Donald
Triangle (2007)
as Lee Bo Sam
Tales from the Dark 1 (2013)
as Kwan (segment "Stolen Goods")
Operation Billionaire (1998)
as Cheung Chi Ho
To Be No. 1 (1996)
as Magic Lamp
Mr. Coconut (1989)
as Timothy Hui
The Great Pretenders (1991)
as Yam Sai Sung
The Comeback (2023)
as Uncle Hua
12 Golden Ducks (2015)
as King Sum
Phantom of the Theatre (2016)
as Gu Mingshan
Ocean Flame (2008)
as Cop
7 Assassins (2013)
as Lao Hu
The Black Panther Warriors (1993)
as Chen Ren
Twins of Kung Fu (1981)
Actor
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 (1995)
as Self
The Constable (2013)
as Lam Kwok Kuen
My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002)
as Ben
Never a Thief (2025)
as Don Elephant / Zhou Taiyuan
Cinema of Vengeance (1994)
as Self (uncredited)
Two Thumbs Up (2015)
as Chow Tai Po
Sara (2014)
as Kam Ho Yin
The First Shot (1993)
as Sam Mok
Moving Targets (2004)
as Officer Cheung Tit-Man
Sasori (2009)
as Corpse Collector
Burning Ambition (1989)
as Hwa
Tactical Unit - No Way Out (2008)
as Sgt Lee Wing Sam
Bloody Friday (1996)
as Officer Ko
Love Among the Triad (1993)
as Ching Kit
Looking for Mr. Perfect (2003)
as Poon
A Beautiful Moment (2018)
as Simon Leung
The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai (1994)
as Chan Yiu-Hing
Fireflies in the Sun (2021)
as Zhang Zhengyi
Holy Weapon (1993)
as Super Sword
Sparrow (2008)
as Kei
Sea Wolves (1991)
as John Lam
Expect the Unexpected (1998)
as Ken
Love, Guns and Glass (1995)
as Yung Siu Wing/Brother Siu
Gigolo and Whore II (1992)
as Jack Cheung
Juliet in Love (2000)
as N.T. On
The Spiritual Boxer (1975)
as Chen's Clan (uncredited)
Colour of the Game (2017)
as Wallace
Awakening (1994)
as Lam Cho Wen
Hong Kong Superstars (2001)
as Self
Iceman: The Time Traveler (2018)
as Yuan Lung
Gigolo and Whore (1991)
as Sam
Dragon Killer (1995)
as Ma Liu-Luk
The Wild Ones (1989)
as 约翰
Legendary Couple (1995)
as Ko Tin Lap
Final Romance (2001)
as Jean父
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
as Leung Foon
Going Home (—)
Actor
Tactical Unit: Comrades in Arms (2009)
as Sam
Shadow of China (1990)
as Po Kok
Break War (2024)
as Bai Bin
The Queen of Gamble (1991)
as Fu Hon Hua
Night and Fog (2009)
as Lee Sum
Mistaken Identity (1988)
as Chow Tak-Kan / Chow Man-Heng
He Lives by Night (1982)
as Lousy Wong
Games of Clouds and Rain (2013)
as Lao Sheng
Eternal Wave (2017)
as Boss Qin
Ripples of Desire (2012)
as Master Hai
Casino (1998)
as Wan Chi Gui / Giant Wan
Four Loves (1989)
as Peter
Cross (2012)
as Leonard
A Chilling Cosplay (2013)
as Fang Youwei
Final Run (1989)
as Yan Yu-Yiang
Framed (1989)
as Cheung Kai-Wah
Mission of Condor (1991)
as Lion
Mrs K (2017)
as Scarface
House of the Lute (1980)
as Ah Shek
The Man Behind the Courtyard House (2011)
as Chen Zhihui
Control (2013)
as Tiger
Fatal Termination (1990)
as Jimmy Li
Crossings: John Woo (2004)
as Self
Hong Kong Gigolo (1990)
as David Lee Kwok-wai
Inside or Outside (2016)
as Fei Xin
Goodbye Mammie (1986)
as Mr Chang
Deadly Deal (1991)
Actor
Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong (2011)
Actor
Operation Foxhunt (1988)
Actor
Crossings (1994)
as Benny
Design of Death (2012)
as Yi Sheng
Live Hard (1989)
as Officer Hui Tat Ming
The Plot (1991)
as Kwanty
West by Northwest (2026)
Actor
All About Love (2010)
as Sandwich Bar Customer
The Cyprus Tigers (1990)
as Dick
Tactical Unit - Human Nature (2008)
as Sam
The Conjurer And The Kid (—)
Actor
Powerful Four (1992)
as Liu Kit
Horoscope II: The Woman From Hell (2000)
as Simon
Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female Butcher (1991)
as Lee Tak Yan
The Informer (1980)
Actor
Tactical Unit - The Code (2008)
as Sgt Lee Wing Sam
House of the Rising Sons (2018)
as Kin's father
Hot Blood (1977)
Actor
Bullet for Hire (1991)
as Han
Man Wanted 3 (2000)
as John Paul
Exodus (2007)
as Tsim Kin-Yip
Doctor's Heart (1990)
as Dr. Lawrence Chu
The Final Judgement (1993)
as Au Ping Keung
The Unusual Youth (2005)
as Supt.
A Light Never Goes Out (2023)
as Bill Yeung
Man's Creed (2022)
as Xiao Jianfeng
Coming Back (2011)
as Li Zhenmu
Because of Lies (1995)
as Gau Man Lung
Passion Island (2012)
as Simon
Law Don (1979)
as Hun Hua
Rose Rose I Love You (1993)
as Micky
Man Wanted (1995)
as Lok Man Hwa
Hard To Kill (1992)
Actor
Mob Sister (2005)
as Chance
A or B (2018)
as 曾广文
Magic Card (2015)
as Li Zhenghua
Little Red Sweet (2025)
as Cheung Hing
Deliverance (2024)
as Joseph Fan
Fortune Hunter's Plot (1977)
Actor
Police Confidential (1995)
as Lui Jan-Ying
Tactical Unit - Partners (2009)
as Sam
Mission to Kill (1983)
Actor
Justice in Northwest (2018)
as Lu Hong
The Wickedness in Poverty (1979)
as Movie Actor
The Man's Secret (2023)
as Dugu
King of Robbery (1996)
as Ye Kuan
Change of Gangster (2019)
as Liu
The Night Rider (1992)
as Tommy
Model from Hell (2000)
as Leon
Partners (2002)
as Yeung Kwan
To Where He Belongs (2000)
as Hui
Ulterior Motive (2015)
Actor
A Murder Erased (2022)
as MA Man Chiu (Superintendent)
Chinese Cop Out (1989)
as Ray Ban
Ip Man 2 (2010)
as Zhou Qing Quan
Detective Gui (2015)
as Doctor Cai - Cai Chun'an
Insanity (1993)
as Tang Sau
The Good, the Bad and the Bandit (1991)
Actor
Killer's Romance (1990)
as Jeffrey
The Big Brother (1987)
as Kar Ho Tsuen
Ghostly Bus (1995)
as Michael
CID: Two Teddy Girls (1976)
Actor
The Informer (1981)
Actor
Passion 1995 (1995)
as Dik Hak / Dick
Lovers & Movies (2015)
as Qiu Guitang
Father and Son (2017)
as OK哥
Deathnet.Com (2000)
as Ted Chan
Tongs: A Chinatown Story (1986)
as Mickey Lee
Big Man Little Affair (1989)
as Lo's Boss
The Digger The Suona Player (1988)
Actor
Midnight Fly (2001)
as Dr. Tong
Explosive City (2004)
as Supt Charles Cheung Chi Shing
Guns & Roses (1993)
as Fa Chin
Night Club (1999)
as Manager Cheung
Farewell My Dearest (1995)
as Daai Jan Wa
Midnight Beating (2010)
as Dr. Gu Zhensheng
Crazy Hustlers (1979)
Actor
Ballistic (2008)
as Sun
The Incorruptible (1993)
as Cheng Wah
Pointed Triangle (1995)
as An Di
Crystal Fortune Run (1994)
as Kwong
Odium Zero (2026)
Actor
Cold War (2000)
as Ka Chu
Human Sentiment Law (1988)
as Ching
Green Killer (1982)
Actor
The Human Comedy (2019)
as Ba Ye
Osmanthus Alley (1987)
Actor
The Prisoner (2002)
Actor
The Devil’s Box (1984)
as Director Tong
引路人 (—)
Actor
My Grand Father (2024)
as 孔万山 / Kong Wanshan
CID: Four Moments of Life (Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Night) (1976)
Actor
The Sausage Chase (1978)
Actor
Eternal Flame of Fatal Attraction (2003)
Actor
Silence Story (2001)
Actor
One Way Only (1979)
Actor
Lucky Stars (1989)
Actor
The Green Trees (1988)
Actor
Brush Up My Sisters Collection (—)
Actor