Lam Suet
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Lam Suet (Chinese: 林雪, born on 8 July 1964) was born in Tianjin and came to Hong Kong as a youth in 1979 to receive inheritance money left by his grandfather. Soon after, all the money had been squandered and Lam had to work various odd jobs to make a living. In the mid‑eighties he got found work on movie sets through the help of friends. He performed many different roles, from lighting and props to stage manager and set and script supervisor. Lam gradually developed an interest in acting and, by his own account, pestered various directors until they relented and gave him tiny roles. There are two pivotal people in Lam's acting career. The first is Stephen Chow, who befriended him in his early days as a crew member and cast him in films such as The God of Cookery (1996) and Kung Fu Hustle. The second person is director Johnnie To. Lam has appeared in over 80 films since 1996 and at least 20 of those have been directed or produced by To. Known for his weight and size, his roles are often those of a bumbling secondary character who provides comic relief amid the intense nature of To's films. He is perhaps best known for his various supporting roles in To's films, notably as the bumbling taxi driver Yip in the award‑winning film Breaking News (2004). The most notable To–Lam collaborations include The Mission, which earned Lam Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, and PTU. Lam was nominated for a Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor and won the Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in PTU. He has also had memorable roles in movies like Wu Yen (2001), as the effeminate prime minister, and in Diva — Ah Hey (2003), in which he played Charlene Choi's loving and supportive father. Lam has been married for almost a decade; his wife is 10 years his junior and is from the same hometown.
Known for
Credits
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
as Axe Gang Vice General
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
as Wild Cat's Thug / Warden Sugiyama's body double
A Hero Never Dies (1998)
as Jack's Man
The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011)
as Chicken Devil
Gorgeous (1999)
as Bu's Father's Friend (uncredited)
Shinjuku Incident (2009)
as Old Ghost
The God of Cookery (1996)
as Fat Snow
Vampire vs. Vampire (1989)
as Brother Thug
Election 2 (2006)
as Big Head
Drug War (2012)
as Fatso
The Lucky Guy (1998)
as Tall Wai's Man
Love on Delivery (1994)
as Garbage Man
A Windfall Trap (2019)
Actor
Million Dollar Crocodile (2012)
as Big-Mouth Zhao
The Big Rescue (2018)
as 风水师
Election (2005)
as Big Head
Iceman (2014)
as Dang Wing-Gan
A Busy Night (2016)
as Wang Guoliang
Just Another Pandora's Box (2010)
as O Sim
Exiled (2006)
as Fat
Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)
as Zhao Liren
Running Out of Time (1999)
as Suet
My Fair Dad (2021)
as Du Changyong
The Lychee Road (2025)
as He Qiguang
Vulgaria (2012)
as Wah-tao
Out of the Dark (1995)
as Eatery Assistant
Boxer's Story (2004)
as Uncle Keun
Vengeance (2009)
as Tsui
Dynasty Warriors (2021)
as Dong Zhuo
Handsome Siblings (1992)
Actor
Perfect Education 3 (2002)
Actor
Triad Wars (2008)
as Wong Shu Chor / Fat Ball
The Storm Warriors (2009)
as Piggy King
Legendary Divine Kung Fu (2026)
Actor
The Great Magician (2011)
as Li Feng-jen
The Mission (1999)
as James
Legend of the Brothers (1991)
as Kwai
You Shoot, I Shoot (2001)
as Fatty
Badges of Fury (2013)
as Taxi Driver
Time (2021)
as Chung
Breaking News (2004)
as Yip
Golden Boy (2025)
as Lam Fung Chun
Happy Partners (2017)
as Brother Sue
Goodbye, Mr. Cool (2001)
as Kong
72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
as Mr. Lam
Accident (2009)
as Fatty
Linger (2008)
as Yan's Roomate
PTU (2003)
as Sgt. Lo Sa
I Love Hong Kong 2011 (2011)
Actor
A Lifetime Treasure (2019)
as Rainy Cloud
Vampire Hunters (2003)
as Kung
Mad Detective (2007)
as Fatso - Ko's Inner Personality
Wu Yen (2001)
as Prime Minister
Bad Blood (2010)
as Peter Wong
The Invincible Dragon (2019)
as Uncle
The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell (2023)
as Brother Big
Fatal Contact (2006)
as Soo
Needing You... (2000)
as Martin
Lamb Game (2023)
as Feibo
Electrical Girl (2001)
as Kau
Prison on Fire: Plaintive Destiny (2001)
as Uncle Pui
The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake (2011)
as Gui Fu
My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002)
as May's Father
Don't Go Breaking My Heart (2011)
as John
Jiang Hu (2004)
as Fat Policeman Outside Toilet
Fulltime Killer (2001)
as Fat Ice
A Man and A Woman (2026)
as Cop
Expect the Unexpected (1998)
as Robber
Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2 (2014)
as John
Home Sweet Home (2005)
as Lo Wai
Gong Tau (2007)
as Officer 'Brother' Sum
1:99 Shorts (2003)
as (segment "Rhapsody")
The Longest Nite (1998)
as Cafe Owner's Assistant
I Love Hong Kong 2012 (2012)
Actor
Agent Mr. Chan (2018)
as Mr. Ma
The Detective 2 (2011)
as Bulky (voice) (uncredited)
Running Out of Time 2 (2001)
as Ken
Sparrow (2008)
as Lung
Moving Targets (2004)
as Fat Seven
Lifeline (1997)
as Arsonist (uncredited)
Nightmares in Precinct 7 (2001)
as Sai Keung
Gun Transit (2015)
Actor
Dog Bite Dog (2006)
as Fat Lam
Always Be with You (2017)
as Jamie's Uncle
A Better Tomorrow (2018)
as Ha Ge
Love on a Diet (2001)
as Bun Man
Undercover Punch and Gun (2019)
as Bob
One Nite in Mongkok (2004)
as Liu
All's Well, Ends Well (2012)
as Construction Worker
Love Undercover 2: Love Mission (2003)
as Cheung Man Po
Invisible Target (2007)
as Loan Shark Cheng
Fairy Tale Killer (2012)
as Cheung Fai
The Rookies (2019)
as Chief Chao
Divergence (2005)
as Mou Wai Bun
Turning Point 2 (2011)
as Kui Chuen
Chosen 2 (2020)
Actor
Three (2016)
as Fatty
Whatever You Want (1994)
as Private Eye
Crazy n' the City (2005)
as Milk Powder Shoplifter
SDU: Sex Duties Unit (2013)
as Robber
Run Papa Run (2008)
as Big Mouth
Ocean Flame (2008)
as Stick
Beach Spike (2011)
as Water-Father
U-Man (2002)
as Skinny
Chosen 2 (2020)
Actor
All About Love (2005)
as Ko's Colleague
Looking for Mr. Perfect (2003)
as Bobby Chan
Trivisa (2016)
as Boss Fong
All's Well End's Well Too 2010 (2010)
as His Excellency Wu Fa Da
The House That Never Dies II (2017)
as 军阀
My Name Is Nobody (2000)
as Gambler
My Dear Elephant (2019)
Actor
Tactical Unit - Human Nature (2008)
as Fat Tong / Sgt Lam Tong
Tactical Unit - Partners (2009)
as Sarge
Eye in the Sky (2007)
as Ng Tung / Fatman
Blind Detective (2013)
as Lee Tak Shing
Devil Face, Angel Heart (2002)
as Kwan
The Trough (2018)
as Bo The Nine Fingers
The Midnight After (2014)
as Suet
Mo Zhan (2018)
Actor
Tales from the Dark 1 (2013)
as Boss Lee (segment "Stolen Goods")
Break War (2024)
as Zhou Shiwen
Triangle (2007)
as Fat Bo
Love Under the Sun (2003)
as Self
Chosen 2 (2020)
Actor
Ghost Office (2001)
as Knife Lam (segment "A Horny Ghost")
Poker King (2009)
as Annoying Gambler
The Secret of the President (2018)
Actor
Tactical Unit - The Code (2008)
as Tong
Legendary Assassin (2008)
as Fat Wing
Lost in Hong Kong (2015)
as Triad Boss
Tactical Unit: Comrades in Arms (2009)
as Fat Lo
Simply Actors (2007)
as Brother Pang
Men Suddenly in Black (2003)
as Sgt. Chan
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022)
as Doctor (segment "Conversation in Depth")
The Miracle Box (2004)
as UPS Delivery Man
Triple Tap (2010)
as Mr Fong
Colour of the Game (2017)
as Slaughter
Love for All Seasons (2003)
as Fatty
Just Another Margin (2014)
Actor
Robbery (2016)
as Convenience Store Boss
Colour of the Loyalty (2005)
as Sgt Mi (Rice)
Iceman: The Time Traveler (2018)
as Deng Yungen
Love Contractually (2017)
as Ye's father
Master Q 2001 (2001)
as Robber
Cop Unbowed (2004)
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Fist Power (2000)
as Fatty
Cop on a Mission (2001)
as Ho
Sasori (2009)
as Warden
He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law (1999)
as Fatty King
Juliet in Love (2000)
as Fat Pang
Color of Pain (2002)
as Big Belly Wang
A Killer's Blues (1989)
Actor
Ultra Reinforcement (2012)
Actor
The Jade and the Pearl (2010)
as Tiger Chan
I Did It My Way (2023)
as Yuen Muk Yu
Brothers (2007)
Actor
Ex Fighter (2014)
Actor
Loving You (1995)
as (uncredited)
Resort Massacre (2000)
as Joey
Mr. Wai-Go (1998)
Actor
Roaring Wheels (2000)
Actor
Adventurous Treasure Island (1996)
Actor
Crazy Stupid Thief (2012)
as Cha Er Si
Good Times, Bed Times (2003)
as Judge Chow
Beauty on Duty (2010)
as Fatty
Rob N Roll (2024)
as Fatty
A Home with a View (2019)
as Butcher
Saving Mr. Wu (2015)
as Mr. Su
The H.K. Triad (1999)
as Vendor
Tactical Unit - No Way Out (2008)
as Sarge
But Always (2014)
as Uncle Ji
Everyday is Valentine (2001)
as Mr. Wu
Good-for-Nothing Heros (2012)
Actor
Intruder (1997)
as Cleaning River Entrance
Missbehavior (2019)
as Waiter
Where a Good Man Goes (1999)
as Karl
Help!!! (2000)
as Dr. Andy
MBA Partners (2016)
Actor
Imprisoned II: There is No Escape from Fate (2023)
as White Head
Every Dog Has His Date (2001)
as Fatty
Sound of Colors (2003)
as Hoi Yeuk's Father
Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal (2015)
as Master Chef
Happy Birthday (2007)
as Orderly
Bloody Friday (1996)
Actor
La Historia Du Un Amor (2017)
as Li Qingzhao
Better and Better (2013)
Actor
The Stewardess (2002)
as Fatty
The Odd One Dies (1997)
as Mahjong Den's Customer
Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless King (1999)
as Ser's Thug
Explosive City (2004)
as Mendosa
The Fortune Buddies (2011)
as Martial monk
Mr. Zheng (2022)
Actor
My Kung Fu Sweetheart (2006)
as Brother Wai
Mayday 3DNA (2011)
Actor
Papa Loves You (2004)
as Inspector Lee
Possessed (2002)
as Lay Buddhist
I'll Call You (2006)
as Manny's Father
Kill Time (2016)
as Zhang Hongmin
One Wacky Summer (2025)
as Yang Baoquan
Killing Me Tenderly (1997)
as Member of Su Kan's village
The Story of My Son (1990)
as Catering Service Man
Proud and Confident (1989)
Actor
Live Hard (1989)
Actor
Boundless (2013)
as Self
Beauty and the 7 Beasts (2007)
as Sonny
Forest of Death (2007)
as Commissioner Wong
The Open Road (2005)
Actor
Maniacal Night (2001)
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Sleepless Fashion (2011)
as Qin Feng
Womb Ghosts (2010)
as Kwok Lok
Mo Zhan 3 (2018)
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Hero of City (2001)
as Sing Wah Chyun
2 Become 1 (2006)
as Police Sergeant
Unusual Deal (2025)
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To Love or Not to Love (2017)
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Tou Míng Qing Ren (2018)
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Shark Busters (2002)
as Chan Ho Lung
Dancing Lion (2007)
as Shopkeeper
The Extreme Fox (2013)
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My Dad Is a Jerk (1997)
as Tourist with Family Photographed by Cheo
A Gambler's Story (2001)
as Landlord
2 Young (2005)
Actor
Heart for Heaven (2015)
as 何大昌
Sunshine Cops (1999)
Actor
The Constable (2013)
as Ah Wai
Goddess Era (2016)
Actor
Elixir of Love (2004)
as Big Fish
Echoes of the Thunder (2023)
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Turn Left, Turn Right (2003)
as Restaurant Owner
My Troublesome Buddy (2003)
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The Trouble-Makers (2003)
as Mr. Chow the Landlord
Just One Look (2002)
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If You Cherishes Me (2017)
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Mo Zhan 2 (2018)
Actor
A Murder Erased (2022)
as WAI
If U Care... (2002)
as Big Guy
Pay Back (2013)
as Boss Chen
Chasing News (2019)
Actor
The Blood Rules (2000)
as Shoot
Good Take! (2016)
Actor
That Mr. Zhou (—)
Actor
Chrysanthemum to the Beast (2012)
Actor
Kung Fu Master Is My Grandma! (2003)
as Internet Cafe Boss
Infernal Storm (2021)
as He Tianze
A Wedding or a Funeral (2004)
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Diva: Ah Hey (2003)
as Kam Hing Cheung
The Apostles (2014)
as Motel Owner
The Unusual Youth (2005)
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Mo Zhan 4 (2018)
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The Loan Shark (2011)
as Tien San
The Cursed (2018)
as Brother Awesome
The Marvellous Cook (2000)
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45 Days Lover (2002)
as Mr. Wong
Town of the Dragon (2014)
as Third Brother
Gold Fingers (2001)
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Sweet Summer Love (2013)
as Director Zhu
The True Love (2014)
as Ke Teng
Monkey King: Wushuang (2021)
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Pathological Hunter (2018)
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72 Hours - Operation Gold (2023)
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Love @ First Note (2006)
as Lam Yu
Graduation Journey (2017)
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Bust Family (2004)
as 香老闆
Undying Heart (2006)
as Uncle Fat
Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat (2003)
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The Movie Story (1996)
Actor
Twilight Garden (2000)
Actor
Dead End (2001)
Actor
My Baby Shot Me Down (2004)
as Lam Kwok Keung
Gao Xing (2009)
Actor
House of the Invisibles (2007)
as Fatty Chow
The Love Expert (2013)
Actor
Indiana Five Stars (2017)
as Xue Ye
Fatal Heartbeat (2018)
Actor
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010)
as Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin
Doctor No… (2001)
Actor
A Wind Cold Town (2007)
Actor
Shining Moment (2017)
as Yu Huihuan
My Romeo (2004)
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Billion Coward (2020)
as Police Chief
The Land with No Boundary (2011)
Actor
Fake Partner (2018)
Actor
Play with Strangers (2000)
as Snow Yung
The Island (2010)
as Xue
Where is the Money (2020)
as Liu Hongtu
In Love With A Monster (—)
Actor
Snow Falling From the Sky of June (2004)
Actor
House No. 7 (2018)
Actor
Break (2014)
as 钱东旭
Insistence (2012)
as Father
The Key to Destiny (2004)
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The Second Face (—)
Actor
Money Kills (2004)
as Hung
Special Biological Research Sector (2016)
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Everything Is Nothing (2012)
Actor
Summer of Fire (2018)
Actor
Infernal Mission (2004)
Actor
An Unposed Letter (2004)
Actor
Gods Must Be Juicy (2017)
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To My Dearest Father (2003)
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Wonderful Friends (2016)
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Twinkle Stars (2003)
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Tian Jiang Heng Cai (2017)
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King of Gambler 2016 (2016)
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Special Biological Research Sector 2 (2016)
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Gods Must Be Juicy 2 (2017)
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