Tam Yat-Ching
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1930 in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China
- Died
- May 15, 2006
- Active Years
- 1955–2003 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 111 credits in database
Biography
Tam Yat-Ching was an actor born in 1930. Sources provide conflicting information regarding his birthplace, citing Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China, Hong Kong, or China generally. He was also known by the names Taam Yat-Ching and Tan Yi-Qing. Throughout his career, he accumulated 109 known credits. His filmography includes appearances in The Nine-finger Devil, A New, Improved Lady, Deja Vu In Budapest, Miracles: The Canton Godfather, Tian tang, and A-Sir pi pao. His television work includes roles in ICAC Investigators, Shade of Darkness, Crime Fighters, The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and Gone with the Wind. Tam Yat-Ching died on May 15, 2006, at the age of 76.
Career overview
Tam Yat-Ching was an actor born in 1930. While sources provide varying information regarding his birthplace, citing locations in China and Hong Kong, he was a known figure in the Hong Kong film and television industry. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 109 known credits. He passed away on May 15, 2006, at the age of 76.
His filmography spans several decades, beginning with appearances in mid-century cinema such as The Nine-finger Devil in 1955 and A New, Improved Lady in 1964. His later film work included roles in Tian tang in 1974, A-Sir pi pao in 1980, Miracles: The Canton Godfather in 1989, and Deja Vu In Budapest in 1991. In addition to his film roles, he appeared in numerous television series. His television credits include Gone with the Wind in 1980, The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils in 1982, Crime Fighters in 1992, Shade of Darkness in 1994, and ICAC Investigators in 1996. Throughout his professional life, he was also known by the names Taam Yat-Ching and Tan Yi-Qing.
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111 titles- Vigilante Force (2003) as 天叔
- Treasure Raiders (2002)
- Love And Again (2002)
- A Step Into The Past (2001) as 馬總管
- Country Spirit (2001) as 陳老爺
- The Green Hope (2000) as 睇相佬
- Time Off (2000)
- Incurable Traits (2000)
- Ups And Downs (2000)
- When Dreams Come True (2000)
- At the Threshold of an Era (1999) as 李董事（明大）
- Witness to a Prosecution (1999) as 大夫
- Plain Love II (1999)
- Game of Deceit (1999) as 善信
- Road To Eternity (1999)
- Moments of Endearment (1998)
- Untraceable Evidence (1997) as 彭子康父
- Dark Tales (1996) as 木英豪
- Dark Tales (1996) as 地藏王
- State of Divinity (1996) as 天门道人
- Outburst (1996) as 江啟生
- Night Journey (1996)
- The Criminal Investigator (1995)
- Swordsman Lai Bo Yee (1995)
- Plain Love (1995)
- The Romance of the White Hair Maiden (1995) as 卓仲廉
- When a Man Loves a Woman (1995)
- Stepping Stone (1995)
- Conscience (1994)
- Heartstrings (1994)
- The Last Conquest (1994)
- Shade of Darkness (1994)
- Love Cycle (1994)
- Master of Martial Arts (1994)
- Out on a Limb (1994)
- The Spirit of Love (1993)
- Being Honest (1993)
- Gambling On Life (1993)
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 何永洪（昌父）
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 法官
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 王医生
- The File Of Justice (1992) as 茵茵父
- Crime Fighters (1992) as [priest]
- Money And Fame (1992)
- Tales From Beyond (1992) as 马神父
- Land of Glory (1992)
- The Man, The Ghost And The Fox (1992)
- Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong (1992)
- Bet On Fate (1992)
- The Black Sabre (1991)
- Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea (1991)
- The Survivor (1991)
- Yuppies On The Move (1991)
- Blood & Iron (1991)
- It Runs in the Family (1990)
- The Blood Hounds (1990)
- Silken Hands (1990)
- An Elite's Choice (1990)
- Here Comes A Hero (1989)
- Deadly Secret (1989)
- The Sect of Blood & Iron (1989)
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Boss of Missing Reporters at Police Station
- Three In A Crowd (1989)
- Triumph of A Nation (1989)
- Everybody's Somebody's Favourite (1988)
- Two Most Honorable Knights (1988) as 李大嘴
- My Father's Son (1988)
- Kwong Loong (1988)
- Mr. Vampire III (1987) as Haunted Village Owner
- Flaming Brothers (1987) as Uncle Mosquito
- The Upstart and the Self-Made Man (1987)
- Zheng Cheng Gong (1987)
- Operation "SharkHunt" (1987)
- The Conspiracy (1987)
- The Return Of Luk Siu Fung (1986)
- The Turbulent Decade (1986)
- The Feud of Two Brothers (1986)
- General Father, General Son (1986)
- The Unyielding Master Lim (1986)
- When Silken Hands Get Rough (1986)
- Next Year, Next Kins (1986)
- Take Care Your Highness (1985)
- The Last Performance (1985)
- Let's Have a Baby (1985) as Mr Wong
- Carry On Doctors and Nurses (1985) as Health Dept. Inspector
- Police Cadet (1984) as 蔣永年
- The Duke of Mount Deer (1984) as 柳大洪
- Qiu Jin: A Woman To Remember (1984)
- Beware of Your Bosom Buddies (1984)
- The Super Power (1983)
- Stardust (1982)
- The Buddha's Magic Palm (1982)
- The Legend of the Unknowns (1982)
- All The Wrong Shoes (1982)
- The Switch (1982)
- In Love and War (1981)
- An Ending To Remember (1981)
- The Adventurers (1980)
- Blowing in the Wind (1980)
- Dynasty (1980)
- Gone with the wind (1980)
- Absolute Monarch (1980)
- Sword of Fury (1979)
- Crocodile Tears (1978)
- The Spirit of the Sword (1978) as 铁神龙
- Hong Kong Tragedy (1978)
- The Sword (1977)
- The Ten Assassinations (1976)
- Ten Sensational Cases (1975)
- The Nine-Finger Devil (1955) Story
- ICAC Investigators 1996
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tam Yat-Ching best known for?
Tam Yat-Ching is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rocky V (1990), Rome Adventure (1962), The Green Hope (2000), At the Threshold of an Era (1999).
When and where was Tam Yat-Ching born?
Tam Yat-Ching was born on January 1, 1930 in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China. They passed away on May 15, 2006.
How many credits does Tam Yat-Ching have?
Tam Yat-Ching has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2003.
What is Tam Yat-Ching's background in cinema and television?
Tam Yat-Ching was an actor born in 1930. Sources provide conflicting information regarding his birthplace, citing Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China, Hong Kong, or China generally. He was also known by the names Taam Yat-Ching and Tan Yi-Qing. Throughout his career, he accumulated 109 known credits. His filmography in...
Tam Yat-Ching by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Two Most Honorable Knights (1988) as 李大嘴 — aged about 58
- The Criminal Investigator (1995) — aged about 65
- Witness to a Prosecution (1999) as 大夫 — aged about 69
- Game of Deceit (1999) as 善信 — aged about 69
- Tales From Beyond (1992) as 马神父 — aged about 62
- At the Threshold of an Era (1999) as 李董事（明大） — aged about 69
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