Simon Yam
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting338
movieEscape from the Outland
2025
Zhou Weijie
movieUnder Current
2025
Yeung To
movieNever a Thief
2025
Don Elephant / Zhou Taiyuan
tvHomeland Guardian
2025
Chiu Siu-tong
tvHanging Mirrors
2025
Lin Guoqiang
movieLittle Red Sweet
2025
Cheung Hing
movieMy Grand Father
2024
孔万山 / Kong Wanshan
movieBreak War
2024
Bai Bin
movieDeliverance
2024
Joseph Fan
movieThe Goldfinger
2023
K.K. Zeng
movieI Did It My Way
2023
Chung Kam Ming
movieA Light Never Goes Out
2023
Bill Yeung
movieCyber Heist
2023
Suen Ban
movieSeptet: The Story of Hong Kong
2022
Old Man (segment "Astray")
movieA Murder Erased
2022
MA Man Chiu (Superintendent)
movieMan on the Edge
2022
Boss Cheong
movieMan's Creed
2022
Xiao Jianfeng
movieFireflies in the Sun
2021
Zhang Zhengyi
movieRaging Fire
2021
SACP Lok
tvThe Dragnet
2021
Xie A Rong
tvMacau Family
2019
Liang Dingwen
movieMy People, My Country
2019
Watchmaker Wah (segment "The Going Home")
movieLittle Q
2019
Li Bao Ting
tvThe Thunder
2019
Zhao Jialiang
movieIceman: The Time Traveler
2018
Yuan Lung
movieAir Strike
2018
Air Defense Comander
movieHouse of the Rising Sons
2018
Kin's father
movieOperation Red Sea
2018
Newspaper Editor Alfred
movieA Beautiful Moment
2018
Simon Leung
movieEternal Wave
2017
Boss Qin
movieS.M.A.R.T. Chase
2017
Mach Ren
movieMrs K
2017
Scarface
movieColour of the Game
2017
Wallace
tvMagic City
2017
Xiao Hai Sheng
movieThe Tenants Downstairs
2016
The Landlord / Chang Jiajun
moviePhantom of the Theatre
2016
Gu Mingshan
movieInside or Outside
2016
Fei Xin
movieMagic Card
2015
Li Zhenghua
movieDetective Gui
2015
Doctor Cai - Cai Chun'an
movieSPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
Chan Kwok-Wah
movieLovers & Movies
2015
Qiu Guitang
movieTwo Thumbs Up
2015
Chow Tai Po
movie12 Golden Ducks
2015
King Sum
movieSara
2014
Kam Ho Yin
movieIceman
2014
Yuanlong
movieThe Midnight After
2014
Wong Man-Fat
movieAs the Light Goes Out
2014
Principal Fireman - Lee Pui-to
movieThe Constable
2013
Lam Kwok Kuen
movieControl
2013
Tiger
movieA Chilling Cosplay
2013
Fang Youwei
movieTales from the Dark 1
2013
Kwan (segment "Stolen Goods")
movieMan of Tai Chi
2013
Superintendent Wong
movieCold Eyes
2013
Man in Suit
movie7 Assassins
2013
Lao Hu
movieGames of Clouds and Rain
2013
Lao Sheng
movieRipples of Desire
2012
Master Hai
movieCross
2012
Leonard
movieDesign of Death
2012
Yi Sheng
movieNightfall
2012
Inspector George Lam Ching-chung
movieComing Back
2011
Li Zhenmu
movieBeginning of the Great Revival
2011
Zhang Jian
movieThe Man Behind the Courtyard House
2011
Chen Zhihui
movieMidnight Beating
2010
Dr. Gu Zhensheng
movieAll About Love
2010
Sandwich Bar Customer
movieThe Blood Bond
2010
Commander Chow
movieIp Man 2
2010
Zhou Qing Quan
movieBad Blood
2010
Funky
movieBlack Ransom
2010
Insp. Mann Cheung
movieBodyguards and Assassins
2009
General Fang Tian
movieThe Storm Warriors
2009
Lord Godless
movieSasori
2009
Corpse Collector
movieVengeance
2009
George Fung
movieNight and Fog
2009
Lee Sum
movieIp Man
2008
Zhou Qing Quan
movieTactical Unit - No Way Out
2008
Sgt Lee Wing Sam
movieTactical Unit - The Code
2008
Sgt Lee Wing Sam
movieTriad Wars
2008
Lin Ho Tung
movieTriangle
2007
Lee Bo Sam
movieExodus
2007
Tsim Kin-Yip
movieEye in the Sky
2007
Sergeant Wong Man-Chin / Dog Head
movieExiled
2006
Boss Fay
tv東方茱麗葉
2006
Chu Xing
movieElection 2
2006
Lam Lok
movieSPL: Kill Zone
2005
Detective Chan Kwok Chung
movieDragon Squad
2005
Commander Hon Sun
movieMob Sister
2005
Chance
movieWake of Death
2004
Sun Quan
movieBreaking News
2004
Asst. Cmdr. C. K. Wong
movieMoving Targets
2004
Officer Cheung Tit-Man
movieExplosive City
2004
Supt Charles Cheung Chi Shing
moviePTU
2003
Sgt. Mike Ho
moviePartners
2002
Yeung Kwan
movieFulltime Killer
2001
Albert Lee
movieMidnight Fly
2001
Dr. Tong
movieDeathnet.Com
2000
Ted Chan
movieCold War
2000
Ka Chu
movieMan Wanted 3
2000
John Paul
movieJuliet in Love
2000
N.T. On
movieThe Legend of Speed
1999
Tang Fung
movieThe Mission
1999
Frank
movieNight Club
1999
Manager Cheung
movieOperation Billionaire
1998
Cheung Chi Ho
tv绝地苍狼
1998
莫千军
movieThe Suspect
1998
Chan Hung / Dante Aquino
movieCasino
1998
Wan Chi Gui / Giant Wan
movieContract Killer
1998
Officer Chan Kwan
movieTrust Me U Die
1998
Dr. Gred Fong Kin-Wah
movieKing of Robbery
1996
Ye Kuan
movieBloody Friday
1996
Officer Ko
movieTo Be No. 1
1996
Magic Lamp
movieYoung and Dangerous 3
1996
Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
movieAll of a Sudden
1996
Tsui Chin-Tung
movieStreet Angels
1996
Walkie Pi
movieYoung and Dangerous 2
1996
Chiang Tin-Sung
movieYoung and Dangerous
1996
Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
movieScarred Memory
1996
Lee Yuen Lung
movieDragon Killer
1995
Ma Liu-Luk
moviePolice Confidential
1995
Lui Jan-Ying
movieBecause of Lies
1995
Gau Man Lung
movieLegendary Couple
1995
Ko Tin Lap
movieLove, Guns and Glass
1995
Yung Siu Wing/Brother Siu
movieFarewell My Dearest
1995
Daai Jan Wa
movieGhostly Bus
1995
Michael
movieMan Wanted
1995
Lok Man Hwa
moviePassion 1995
1995
Dik Hak / Dick
movieTwist
1995
John Yam Ka-Wah
movieThe True Hero
1994
Cheung Chi-Wing
movieAwakening
1994
Lam Cho Wen
movieThe Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai
1994
Chan Yiu-Hing
movieDrunken Master III
1994
Gay Bus Passenger
movieCrossings
1994
Benny
movieCinema of Vengeance
1994
Self (uncredited)
movieA Day Without Policemen
1993
Chan Wai
movieThe Final Judgement
1993
Au Ping Keung
movieThe Killer's Love
1993
Cheung Wai-Lun
movieHoly Weapon
1993
Super Sword
movieRaped by an Angel
1993
Tso Tat Wah
movieThe Incorruptible
1993
Cheng Wah
movieLove Among the Triad
1993
Ching Kit
movieInsanity
1993
Tang Sau
movieRun and Kill
1993
Ching Fung
movieThe First Shot
1993
Sam Mok
movieGuns & Roses
1993
Fa Chin
movieFriday Gigolo
1992
Donald
movieDr. Lamb
1992
Lam Gor Yu
movieGun n' Rose
1992
Simon Lung
movieCash on Delivery
1992
Simon Yip
movieGigolo and Whore II
1992
Jack Cheung
moviePowerful Four
1992
Liu Kit
movieThe Banquet
1991
Gigolo
movieSea Wolves
1991
John Lam
tvWho's The Winner
1991
Ching Yat Fung
movieBlack Cat
1991
Brian
movieThe Great Pretenders
1991
Yam Sai Sung
movieThe Plot
1991
Kwanty
movieThe Queen of Gamble
1991
Fu Hon Hua
movieHong Kong Gigolo
1990
David Lee Kwok-wai
movieBullet in the Head
1990
Luke / Lok
movieDoctor's Heart
1990
Dr. Lawrence Chu
movieKiller's Romance
1990
Jeffrey
movieShadow of China
1990
Po Kok
movieReturn Engagement
1990
Li Pang
movieFatal Termination
1990
Jimmy Li
movieFramed
1989
Cheung Kai-Wah
movieBig Man Little Affair
1989
Lo's Boss
movieLive Hard
1989
Officer Hui Tat Ming
movieBloodfight
1989
Ryu Tenmei
movieFinal Run
1989
Yan Yu-Yiang
movieChinese Cop Out
1989
Ray Ban
movieFour Loves
1989
Peter
movieMr. Coconut
1989
Timothy Hui
movieMistaken Identity
1988
Chow Tak-Kan / Chow Man-Heng
movieWomen's Prison
1988
Wayne Lau
movieTiger Cage
1988
Inspector Michael Wong
movieThe Big Brother
1987
Kar Ho Tsuen
movieGoodbye Mammie
1986
Mr Chang
movieTongs: A Chinatown Story
1986
Mickey Lee
movieThe Devil’s Box
1984
Director Tong
movieHe Lives by Night
1982
Lousy Wong
movieHouse of the Lute
1980
Ah Shek
movieThe Wickedness in Poverty
1979
Movie Actor
movieLaw Don
1979
Hun Hua
movieThe Spiritual Boxer
1975
Chen's Clan (uncredited)
tvThe Awakening
Yan Fengliang
Production3
Directing1
movieTales from the Dark 1
2013
Director