Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Born March 19, 1955 (Age: 71) Hong Kong, China

Biography

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.
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.
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Filmography

West by Northwest

West by Northwest

2026 as Age: 71
The Goldfinger

The Goldfinger

2023 as K.K. Zeng Age: 68
I Did It My Way

I Did It My Way

2023 as Chung Kam Ming Age: 68
Death Notice

Death Notice

2023 as Tsang Age: 68
Cyber Heist

Cyber Heist

2023 as Suen Ban Age: 67
Raging Fire

Raging Fire

2021 as SACP Lok Age: 66
My People, My Country

My People, My Country

2019 as Watchmaker Wah (segment "The Going Home") Age: 64
Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch

Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch

2019 as Li Qiang Age: 64
Operation Red Sea

Operation Red Sea

2018 as Newspaper Editor Alfred Age: 62
Father and Son

Father and Son

2017 as OK哥 Age: 62
Lovers & Movies

Lovers & Movies

2015 as Qiu Guitang Age: 60
Iceman

Iceman

2014 as Yuanlong Age: 59
A Chilling Cosplay

A Chilling Cosplay

2013 as Fang Youwei Age: 58
Man of Tai Chi

Man of Tai Chi

2013 as Superintendent Wong Age: 58
Cold Eyes

Cold Eyes

2013 as Man in Suit Age: 58
The Thieves

The Thieves

2012 as Chen Age: 57
Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong

Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong

2011 as Age: 56
Ip Man 2

Ip Man 2

2010 as Zhou Qing Quan Age: 55
Echoes of the Rainbow

Echoes of the Rainbow

2010 as Mr. Law Age: 54
Bodyguards and Assassins

Bodyguards and Assassins

2009 as General Fang Tian Age: 54
Ip Man

Ip Man

2008 as Zhou Qing Quan Age: 53
Triangle

Triangle

2007 as Lee Bo Sam Age: 52
Dragon Squad

Dragon Squad

2005 as Commander Hon Sun Age: 50
The Unusual Youth

The Unusual Youth

2005 as Supt. Age: 50
Wake of Death

Wake of Death

2004 as Sun Quan Age: 49
Crossings: John Woo

Crossings: John Woo

2004 as Self Age: 49
Explosive City

Explosive City

2004 as Supt Charles Cheung Chi Shing Age: 48
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

2003 as Chen Lo Age: 48
My Left Eye Sees Ghosts

My Left Eye Sees Ghosts

2002 as Ben Age: 47
Partners

Partners

2002 as Yeung Kwan Age: 47
The Prisoner

The Prisoner

2002 as Age: 46
Fulltime Killer

Fulltime Killer

2001 as Albert Lee Age: 46
Deathnet.Com

Deathnet.Com

2000 as Ted Chan Age: 45
Cold War

Cold War

2000 as Ka Chu Age: 45
Man Wanted 3

Man Wanted 3

2000 as John Paul Age: 45
Horoscope II: The Woman From Hell

Horoscope II: The Woman From Hell

2000 as Simon Age: 45
To Where He Belongs

To Where He Belongs

2000 as Hui Age: 45
Model from Hell

Model from Hell

2000 as Leon Age: 44
Juliet in Love

Juliet in Love

2000 as N.T. On Age: 44
Night Club

Night Club

1999 as Manager Cheung Age: 44
Operation Billionaire

Operation Billionaire

1998 as Cheung Chi Ho Age: 43
The Suspect

The Suspect

1998 as Chan Hung / Dante Aquino Age: 43
Expect the Unexpected

Expect the Unexpected

1998 as Ken Age: 43
Casino

Casino

1998 as Wan Chi Gui / Giant Wan Age: 43
Contract Killer

Contract Killer

1998 as Officer Chan Age: 43
Trust Me U Die

Trust Me U Die

1998 as Dr. Gred Fong Kin-Wah Age: 42
King of Robbery

King of Robbery

1996 as Ye Kuan Age: 41
Bloody Friday

Bloody Friday

1996 as Officer Ko Age: 41
To Be No. 1

To Be No. 1

1996 as Magic Lamp Age: 41
Young and Dangerous 3

Young and Dangerous 3

1996 as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung Age: 41
All of a Sudden

All of a Sudden

1996 as Tsui Chin-Tung Age: 41
Street Angels

Street Angels

1996 as Walkie Pi Age: 41
Young and Dangerous 2

Young and Dangerous 2

1996 as Chiang Tin-Sung Age: 41
Young and Dangerous

Young and Dangerous

1996 as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung Age: 40
Scarred Memory

Scarred Memory

1996 as Lee Yuen Lung Age: 40
A Day Without Policemen

A Day Without Policemen

1993 as Chan Wai Age: 38
The Black Panther Warriors

The Black Panther Warriors

1993 as Chen Ren Age: 38
The Prince of Portland Street

The Prince of Portland Street

1993 as Pao Age: 38
The Final Judgement

The Final Judgement

1993 as Au Ping Keung Age: 38
Future Cops

Future Cops

1993 as Sing Age: 38
Holy Weapon

Holy Weapon

1993 as Super Sword Age: 38
The Killer's Love

The Killer's Love

1993 as Cheung Wai-Lun Age: 38
Raped by an Angel

Raped by an Angel

1993 as Tso Tat Wah Age: 38
The Incorruptible

The Incorruptible

1993 as Cheng Wah Age: 38
Don't Stop My Crazy Love for You

Don't Stop My Crazy Love for You

1993 as Fred Suen Age: 38
Rose Rose I Love You

Rose Rose I Love You

1993 as Micky Age: 38
Love Among the Triad

Love Among the Triad

1993 as Ching Kit Age: 38
Insanity

Insanity

1993 as Tang Sau Age: 37
Run and Kill

Run and Kill

1993 as Ching Fung Age: 37
The First Shot

The First Shot

1993 as Sam Mok Age: 37
Guns & Roses

Guns & Roses

1993 as Fa Chin Age: 37
The Night Rider

The Night Rider

1992 as Tommy Age: 37
Naked Killer

Naked Killer

1992 as Tinam Age: 37
Friday Gigolo

Friday Gigolo

1992 as Donald Age: 37
Dr. Lamb

Dr. Lamb

1992 as Lam Gor Yu Age: 37
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

Once Upon a Time a Hero in China

1992 as Leung Foon Age: 37
Full Contact

Full Contact

1992 as Judge Age: 37
Gun n' Rose

Gun n' Rose

1992 as Simon Lung Age: 37
Cash on Delivery

Cash on Delivery

1992 as Simon Yip Age: 37
Gigolo and Whore II

Gigolo and Whore II

1992 as Jack Cheung Age: 36
Powerful Four

Powerful Four

1992 as Liu Kit Age: 36
Hard To Kill

Hard To Kill

1992 as Age: 36
The Banquet

The Banquet

1991 as Gigolo Age: 36
The Good, the Bad and the Bandit

The Good, the Bad and the Bandit

1991 as Age: 36
Sea Wolves

Sea Wolves

1991 as John Lam Age: 36
Bullet for Hire

Bullet for Hire

1991 as Han Age: 36
Black Cat

Black Cat

1991 as Brian Age: 36
Mission of Condor

Mission of Condor

1991 as Lion Age: 36
Gigolo and Whore

Gigolo and Whore

1991 as Sam Age: 36
The Great Pretenders

The Great Pretenders

1991 as Yam Sai Sung Age: 36
The Plot

The Plot

1991 as Kwanty Age: 36
The Queen of Gamble

The Queen of Gamble

1991 as Fu Hon Hua Age: 36
Deadly Deal

Deadly Deal

1991 as Age: 35
Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female Butcher

Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female Butcher

1991 as Age: 35
Hong Kong Gigolo

Hong Kong Gigolo

1990 as David Lee Kwok-wai Age: 35
The Cyprus Tigers

The Cyprus Tigers

1990 as Dick Age: 35
Queen's High

Queen's High

1990 as Chung Age: 35
Bullet in the Head

Bullet in the Head

1990 as Luke / Lok Age: 35
Doctor's Heart

Doctor's Heart

1990 as Dr. Lawrence Chu Age: 35
Killer's Romance

Killer's Romance

1990 as Jeffrey Age: 35
Shadow of China

Shadow of China

1990 as Po Kok Age: 35
Return Engagement

Return Engagement

1990 as Li Pang Age: 34
Fatal Termination

Fatal Termination

1990 as Jimmy Li Age: 34
Lucky Stars

Lucky Stars

1989 as Age: 34
Framed

Framed

1989 as Cheung Kai-Wah Age: 34
Big Man Little Affair

Big Man Little Affair

1989 as Lo's Boss Age: 34
Live Hard

Live Hard

1989 as Officer Hui Tat Ming Age: 34
Bloodfight

Bloodfight

1989 as Ryu Tenmei Age: 34
The Wild Ones

The Wild Ones

1989 as 约翰 Age: 34
Miracles: The Canton Godfather

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

1989 as Policeman Age: 34
Burning Ambition

Burning Ambition

1989 as Hwa Age: 34
Final Run

Final Run

1989 as Yan Yu-Yiang Age: 34
Chinese Cop Out

Chinese Cop Out

1989 as Ray Ban Age: 34
Four Loves

Four Loves

1989 as Peter Age: 33
Mr. Coconut

Mr. Coconut

1989 as Timothy Hui Age: 33
Human Sentiment Law

Human Sentiment Law

1988 as Ching Age: 33
Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity

1988 as Chow Tak-Kan / Chow Man-Heng Age: 33
Women's Prison

Women's Prison

1988 as Wayne Lau Age: 33
Tiger Cage

Tiger Cage

1988 as Inspector Michael Wong Age: 33
Burning Snow

Burning Snow

1988 as Wah Age: 32
The Digger The Suona Player

The Digger The Suona Player

1988 as Age: 32
The Green Trees

The Green Trees

1988 as Age: 32
Operation Foxhunt

Operation Foxhunt

1988 as Age: 32
The Big Brother

The Big Brother

1987 as Kar Ho Tsuen Age: 32
Osmanthus Alley

Osmanthus Alley

1987 as Age: 32
Green Killer

Green Killer

1982 as Age: 26
Twins of Kung Fu

Twins of Kung Fu

1981 as Age: 25
The Informer

The Informer

1981 as Age: 25
The Informer

The Informer

1980 as Age: 25
House of the Lute

House of the Lute

1980 as Ah Shek Age: 25
The Sausage Chase

The Sausage Chase

1978 as Age: 23
Fortune Hunter's Plot

Fortune Hunter's Plot

1977 as Age: 22
CID: Four Moments of Life (Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Night)

CID: Four Moments of Life (Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Night)

1976 as Age: 21
No Image

CID:兩飛女

1976 as Age: 21