Lin Chen-Chi
Biography
Lin Chen-Chi, also known as Chen Chi Lin, Lam Jan-Kei, and Lam Chun, is a female actor born in Taiwan, China on December 1, 1955. She was one of Hong Kong cinema's leading ingenues of the 1970s. After working as a photographic model and making a few films in Taiwan, she was brought to Hong Kong by Shaw Brothers in 1974. During her years with Shaw Brothers, she made an average of two or three films a year, beginning with Cohabitation and concluding with Haunted Tales. Her most memorable performance was delivered after she left Shaw Brothers, in Tsui Hark's controversial film Dangerous Encounters - 1st Kind. Lin retired from acting soon afterwards.
Career overview
Lin Chen-Chi was born in Taiwan on December 1, 1955. Prior to her film career, she worked as a photographic model and made a few films in Taiwan. She became one of Hong Kong cinema leading ingenues of the 1970s after being brought to Hong Kong by Shaw Brothers in 1974. During her years with Shaw Brothers, she made an average of two or three films a year, with her work beginning with Cohabitation and concluding with Haunted Tales.
Following her departure from Shaw Brothers, she delivered her most memorable performance in Tsui Hark controversial film Dangerous Encounters - 1st Kind. Lin retired from acting soon after this performance. Throughout her career, she accumulated nineteen known credits for acting and is also known by the names Chen Chi Lin, Lam Jan-Kei, and Lam Chun.
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Full Filmography
19 titles- Devil Cat (1985)
- Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982)
- Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980) as Wan-Shu
- Heaven and Hell (1980) as Red Dress
- Haunted Tales (1980) as Mei-Mei
- One Son Too Many (1980) as Tsen Kai-Szu
- The Brave Archer 2 (1978) as Ching Yiu Jia
- Soul of the Sword (1978) as He Lian / Young Swordsman's Girlfriend
- Life Gamble (1978) as Xiao Qiang
- The Battle Wizard (1977) as Zhong Ling-erh
- The Snake Prince (1976) as Hei Qin
- The Girlie Bar (1976) as Xiao Fen
- The Spiritual Boxer (1975) as Jin Lian
- The Big Holdup (1975) as Jenny
- The Taxi Driver (1975) as Heung Lai Ching
- Cohabitation (1975) as Li Mingli
- Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975) as Madalena
- Young Lovers on Flying Wheels (1974) as Zhongtai's Friend
- Valley of the Double Dragon (1974) as Hwang Feng
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lin Chen-Chi best known for?
Lin Chen-Chi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980), Planet Wissen (2002).
When and where was Lin Chen-Chi born?
Lin Chen-Chi was born on December 1, 1955 in Taiwan, China.
How many credits does Lin Chen-Chi have?
Lin Chen-Chi has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 1985.
What is Lin Chen-Chi's background in cinema and television?
Lin Chen-Chi, also known as Chen Chi Lin, Lam Jan-Kei, and Lam Chun, is a female actor born in Taiwan, China on December 1, 1955. She was one of Hong Kong cinema's leading ingenues of the 1970s. After working as a photographic model and making a few films in Taiwan, she was brought to Hong Kong by Shaw Brothers in 1974...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980) as Wan-Shu — aged about 24
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