Ti Lung
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 19, 1946 in Xinhui, Guangdong, China
- Active Years
- 1962–2025 (64 Years)
- Total Credits
- 154 credits in database
Biography
Tommy Tam Fu‑Wing, better known by his stage name Ti Lung (Chinese: 狄龍, also rendered Dik Lung), is a male Hong Kong actor born on 19 August 1946 in Xinhui, Guangdong, China. He has amassed roughly 150 credited performances and is widely recognized for his leading roles in Shaw Brothers Studio productions such as The Blood Brothers, The Avenging Eagle, Clans of Intrigue, The Duel, The Sentimental Swordsman and its sequel. Ti Lung also appeared in the John Woo classic A Better Tomorrow. Alternate renderings of his name include Lung Ti, 적룡, and the pinyin spelling D.
Career overview
Tommy Tam Fu‑Wing, professionally known as Ti Lung and sometimes credited as Lung Ti, was born on 19 August 1946 in Xinhui, Guangdong, China. He is a male Hong Kong actor whose stage name is written in Chinese as 狄龍. Throughout his career he has accumulated more than one hundred and fifty acting credits, establishing himself as a prolific figure in Chinese‑language cinema.
Ti Lung is especially noted for his leading performances in a series of Shaw Brothers Studio productions. Among the films most frequently associated with his career are The Blood Brothers, The Avenging Eagle, Clans of Intrigue, The Duel, and The Sentimental Swordsman together with its sequel. In addition to his work with Shaw Brothers, he appeared in the classic John Woo film A Better Tomorrow, further cementing his reputation as a versatile star of Hong Kong cinema.
Ti Lung’s body of work spans both cinematic and television productions, as reflected in his extensive credit list that includes more than one hundred and fifty entries across movies and TV shows. His professional reputation rests on his consistent presence in leading roles, particularly within the martial‑arts and action genres that defined the Shaw Brothers era. The breadth of his career, from early studio pictures to later collaborations such as A Better Tomorrow, illustrates his lasting influence on Hong Kong’s film industry.
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Full Filmography
154 titles- 家傳之「保」 (2025)
- Dating Master (2024)
- Lonely Eighteen (2023)
- You Light Me Up (2022)
- Giant Fish (2020) as Boss Gao
- Staycation (2018) as Mo Chung
- The Kid from the Big Apple 2: Before We Forget (2017) as Lin Chun Gen
- The Kid from the Big Apple (2016) as Gen
- All You Need Is Love (2015) as Mr. Wu
- It Started with a Kiss (2014)
- 7 Assassins (2013) as Governor Zhuo
- 秦香莲 (2011)
- The Warrior's Way (2010) as Saddest Flute
- Frozen (2010) as San
- The Jade and the Pearl (2010) as King
- Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008) as Guan Yu
- Run Papa Run (2008) as Mabel's dad
- Storm Rider: Clash Of The Evils (2008) as Wu Ming
- Butterfly Lovers (2008) as Zhu Gongyuan
- One Last Dance (2007) as Captain
- Love Stories in the Countryside (2006) as 李奇伟
- Paris Sonata (2006) as 皮耶
- My Wife is a Gangster 3 (2006) as Boss Lim
- Heavenly Mission (2006) as Cho Hung
- A Century of Light and Shadow (2005) as Self
- New Born (2005)
- Warriors of the Yang Clan (2004) as Yang Ye
- 台北有多远 (2004)
- 青龍好漢 (2003)
- Star Runner (2003) as Brother Lung
- The Master: Chang Cheh Documentary (2003)
- Gray (2003)
- Frugal Game (2002) as Delon
- Mist in Judge (2001) as Fung Ka Wai
- Paramount Motel (2000) as Master Sun
- High K (2000) as Zeng
- Clean My Name, Mr. Coroner! (2000) as Officer C. K. Lau
- The Kid (1999) as Sir Lung
- My Fair Princess (1998) as 乾隆皇帝
- 廉政行動1998 (1998) as 首席调查主任/张天任
- 蔡澜遨游伊斯坦堡 (1998)
- Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema (1998) as Self
- 燕翎义薄云天 (1997) as Zhao Tianhao
- Justice Pao (1995) as 包青天
- The Righteous Guards (1995) as 赵天豪
- Justice Bao (1995) as Bao Chuẩn
- The Invincible Power of Kindness (1995) as Fu Hung Suet
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Wong Kei-Ying
- Cinema of Vengeance (1994) as Self (uncredited)
- Blade of Fury (1993) as Tan Si Tung / Chong Fei
- The Bare-Footed Kid (1993) as Tuan Ching-Yun
- The First Shot (1993) as Sergeant Wong Yat-Chung / Tamerlane
- A Warrior's Tragedy (1993) as Fu Hung Suet
- ICAC Investigators (1992)
- The Banquet (1991) as Chef
- Just Heroes (1989) as Loon
- A Killer's Blues (1989) as Wai Yi Ming
- Run, Don't Walk (1989) as Luk Pui
- Tiger on the Beat (1988) as Loong
- Law or Justice? (1988) as Jean Lung
- City War (1988) as Ken Chow
- Love Me and My Dad (1988) as Ken
- A Better Tomorrow II (1987) as Sung Chi Ho
- The Legend of Wisely (1987) as Pak Kei Wei
- People's Hero (1987) as Sunny Koo
- May Jane (1987)
- A Better Tomorrow (1986) as Sung Chi Ho
- The Kinmen Bombs (1986)
- True Colours (1986) as Ho Lung
- The Master Strikes Back (1985) as Instructor Tong Tie Zheng
- The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1984) as General Tieh Zhen
- Shanghai 13 (1984) as The dock boss / Instructor
- Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984) as Tieh Chiao-San
- A Friend from Inner Space (1984) as Joe Weng
- Death Ring (1984)
- Roving Swordsman (1983) as Master Bai Yu-Lou
- Heroic Ones (1983)
- Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) as Lo Lik
- Perils of the Sentimental Swordsman (1982) as Chu Liu Hsiang
- Shaolin Prince (1982) as Dao Xing
- Tiger Killer (1982) as Wu Sung
- Destiny's Champion (1982) as Benson Zhang
- Clan Feuds (1982) as Tie Zhong Tang
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981) as Li Xunhuan
- The Emperor and His Brother (1981) as Chen Chia Lo
- Ninja In The Deadly Trap (1981) as General Chi Chik Kuang
- The Brave Archer 3 (1981) as Emperor Duan
- The Battle for the Republic of China (1981) as Dang Yulin
- The Kung Fu Emperor (1981) as 4th Prince Chin Yun Chuen
- The Convict Killer (1980) as Teng Piao/Iron Chain
- The Heroes (1980) as Wong Fei / Go Fei
- The Revenger (1980) as Master Shao/Chow Shu
- The Kung Fu Instructor (1979) as Wang Yang
- Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979) as Li Chen Chow
- The Deadly Breaking Sword (1979) as Tuan Changqing / Deadly Breaking Sword
- Flying Guillotine II (1978) as Ma Tang
- Swordsman and Enchantress (1978) as Hsiao Shi-yi Lang
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Black Eagle Chik Ming-sing
- Legend of the Bat (1978) as Chu Liuxiang
- Soul of the Sword (1978) as Wu-ming 'The Anonymous'/ Nameless
- Clans of Intrigue (1977) as 楚留香
- Death Duel (1977) as Fu Hung-Hsueh
- The Brave Archer (1977) as King Duan Zhi-Xing
- The Sentimental Swordsman (1977) as Li Chin Huan
- The Jade Tiger (1977) as Zhao Wuji
- Pursuit of Vengeance (1977) as Fu Hong-Xue
- The Naval Commandos (1977) as Captain Liang Guan Qin
- Shaolin Temple (1976) as Cai De Zhong
- Black Magic 2 (1976) as Chi Chung Ping
- The Magic Blade (1976) as Fu Hung Hsieh
- The Last Tempest (1976) as Emperor Guang Hu
- 7-Man Army (1976) as Wu Chao-cheng
- The Snake Prince (1976) as Snake Prince
- Black Magic (1975) as Xu Nuo
- All Men Are Brothers (1975) as Wu Sung
- The Spiritual Boxer (1975) as Yi Wo's Spiritual Boxer in Intro
- The Young Rebel (1975) as Gen Lai
- The Young Rebel (1975) Director
- The Young Rebel (1975) Writer
- The Empress Dowager (1975) as Emperor Kuang Hsu
- Five Shaolin Masters (1974) as Tsai Te-Chung
- The Savage Five (1974) as Fang Yi-Fei
- Shatter (1974) as Tai Pah / Tai Kung
- Young Lovers on Flying Wheels (1974) as Song Da
- Young Lovers on Flying Wheels (1974) Director
- The Drug Addicts (1974) as Kuan Cheng-Chun
- Blood Brothers (1973) as Ma Hsin I
- The Pirate (1973) as Chang Pao-Chai
- The Generation Gap (1973) as Ling Hsiao
- The Delightful Forest (1972) as Instructor Wu Sung
- Four Riders (1972) as Feng Hsieh
- The Water Margin (1972) as Tiger Killer Wu Sung
- The Angry Guest (1972) as Wen Lieh
- Trilogy of Swordsmanship (1972) as Xu Shi Ying
- Young People (1972) as Lam Tat
- The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) as Feng Junjie / Hero Fung
- The Duel (1971) as Tang Jen Chieh
- The Anonymous Heroes (1971) as Tieh Hu
- The Deadly Duo (1971) as Bao Ting Tien
- Duel of Fists (1971) as Wen Lieh
- King Eagle (1971) as Jin Fei / King Eagle
- Vengeance! (1970) as Guan Yu Lou
- The Heroic Ones (1970) as Shih Ching Szu
- The Singing Killer (1970) as Musician
- Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) as Lu Hong
- Have Sword, Will Travel (1969) as Siang
- Dead End (1969) as Chang Chun
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- 狠家伙 as 舅舅
- ICAC Investigators 1996
- ICAC Investigators 1996 as 张天任
- 慾望寄生
- 血色沉香 as 楚天舒(楚老爷)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ti Lung best known for?
Ti Lung is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 家傳之「保」 (2025), The Warrior's Way (2010), Löwenzahn (1981), Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon (2008).
When and where was Ti Lung born?
Ti Lung was born on August 19, 1946 in Xinhui, Guangdong, China.
How many credits does Ti Lung have?
Ti Lung has accumulated over 154 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Ti Lung's background in cinema and television?
Tommy Tam Fu‑Wing, better known by his stage name Ti Lung (Chinese: 狄龍, also rendered Dik Lung), is a male Hong Kong actor born on 19 August 1946 in Xinhui, Guangdong, China. He has amassed roughly 150 credited performances and is widely recognized for his leading roles in Shaw Brothers Studio productions such as The B...
Ti Lung by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self — aged about 15
- My Fair Princess (1998) as 乾隆皇帝 — aged about 51
- The Legend of Drunken Master (1994) as Wong Kei-Ying — aged about 47
- Tiger Killer (1982) as Wu Sung — aged about 35
- The Avenging Eagle (1978) as Black Eagle Chik Ming-sing — aged about 31
- A Better Tomorrow (1986) as Sung Chi Ho — aged about 39
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