
Simon Yam
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
Credits
- 2024 · My Grand Father as 孔万山 / Kong Wanshan
- 2024 · Break War as Bai Bin
- 2023 · I Did It My Way as Chung Kam Ming
- 2023 · Death Notice as Tsang
- 2023 · A Light Never Goes Out as Bill Yeung
- 2023 · Cyber Heist as Suen Ban
- 2022 · Septet: The Story of Hong Kong as Old Man (segment "Astray")
- 2022 · A Murder Erased as MA Man Chiu (Superintendent)
- 2021 · Night in the Greater Bay as
- 2021 · Raging Fire as Sr. Asst. Commissioner Lok Chi-fai
- 2019 · Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch as Li Qiang
- 2019 · The Thunder as
- 2019 · The Thunder as 赵嘉良
- 2018 · Iceman: The Time Traveler as Yuan Lung
- 2018 · House of the Rising Sons as Kin's father
- 2018 · A or B as 曾广文
- 2018 · The Great Adventurer Wesley as 白老大
- 2018 · Operation Red Sea as Newspaper Editor Alfred
- 2018 · A Beautiful Moment as Simon Leung
- 2017 · Eternal Wave as Boss Qin
- 2017 · Mrs K as Scarface
- 2017 · Colour of the Game as Wallace
- 2017 · Legend of the Naga Pearls as Xuelie
- 2016 · The Tenants Downstairs as The Landlord / Chang Jiajun
- 2015 · SPL 2: A Time for Consequences as Chan Kwok-Wah
- 2014 · Sara as Kam Ho Yin
- 2014 · As the Light Goes Out as Dau
- 2013 · The Constable as Lam Kwok Kuen
- 2012 · Nightfall as Inspector George Lam Ching-chung
- 2011 · Beginning of the Great Revival as Zhang Jian
- 2010 · Black Ransom as Insp. Mann Cheung
- 2009 · Tactical Unit - Partners as Sam
- 2009 · Vengeance as George Fung
- 2009 · Tactical Unit: Comrades in Arms as Sam
- 2008 · Ballistic as Sun
- 2008 · Tactical Unit - Human Nature as Sam
- 2008 · Sparrow as Kei
- 2008 · Ocean Flame as Cop
- 2008 · Tactical Unit - No Way Out as Sgt Lee Wing Sam
- 2007 · Triangle as Lee Bo Sam
- 2007 · Exodus as Tsim Kin-Yip
- 2006 · Exiled as Boss Fay
- 2006 · Triad Election as Lam Lok
- 2005 · SPL: Kill Zone as Detective Chan Kwok Chung
- 2005 · Dragon Squad as Commander Hon Sun
- 2005 · Mob Sister as Chance
- 2005 · The Unusual Youth as Supt.
- 2003 · Looking for Mr. Perfect as Poon
- 2002 · Partners as Yeung Kwan
- 2001 · Fulltime Killer as Albert Lee
- 2001 · Hong Kong Superstars as Self
- 2000 · Deathnet.Com as Ted Chan
- 1999 · The Mission as Frank
- 1998 · Operation Billionaire as Cheung Chi Ho
- 1998 · Expect the Unexpected as Ken
- 1998 · Casino as Wan Chi Gui / Giant Wan
- 1998 · Contract Killer as Officer Chan
- 1996 · King of Robbery as Ye Kuan
- 1996 · To Be No. 1 as Magic Lamp
- 1996 · Young and Dangerous 3 as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
- 1996 · Young and Dangerous 2 as Chiang Tin-Sung
- 1996 · Young and Dangerous as Boss Chiang Tin-Sung
- 1995 · Police Confidential as Lui Jan-Ying
- 1995 · Legendary Couple as Ko Tin Lap
- 1995 · Passion 1995 as Dik Hak / Dick
- 1995 · Twist as John Yam Ka-Wah
- 1994 · The True Hero as Cheung Chi-Wing
- 1994 · Awakening as Lam Cho Wen
- 1993 · The Black Panther Warriors as Chen Ren
- 1993 · The Final Judgement as Au Ping Keung
- 1993 · Future Cops as Sing
- 1993 · Holy Weapon as Super Sword
- 1993 · Love Among the Triad as Ching Kit
- 1993 · Insanity as Tang Sau
- 1993 · First Shot as Sam Mok
- 1992 · Friday Gigolo as Donald
- 1992 · Full Contact as Judge
- 1992 · Gun n' Rose as Simon Lung
- 1992 · Cash on Delivery as Simon Yip
- 1992 · Gigolo and Whore II as Jack Cheung
- 1992 · Powerful Four as Liu Kit/Cunning Tiger
- 1991 · The Good, the Bad and the Bandit as
- 1991 · Sea Wolves as John Lam
- 1991 · Bullet for Hire as Han
- 1991 · Black Cat as Brian
- 1991 · Mission of Condor as Lion
- 1991 · The Great Pretenders as Yam Sai Sung
- 1991 · The Plot as Kwanty
- 1991 · The Queen of Gamble as Fu Hon Hua
- 1991 · Deadly Deal as
- 1990 · Hong Kong Gigolo as David Lee Kwok-wai
- 1990 · The Cyprus Tigers as Dick
- 1990 · Queen's High as Chung
- 1990 · Heaven's Retribution as
- 1990 · Killer's Romance as Jeffrey
- 1990 · Shadow of China as Po Kok
- 1990 · Return Engagement as Li Pang
- 1989 · Lucky Stars as
- 1989 · Framed as Cheung Kai-Wah
- 1989 · Big Man Little Affair as Lo's Boss
- 1989 · The Wild Ones as 约翰
- 1989 · Burning Ambition as Tat-Hwa
- 1989 · Final Run as Yan Yu-Yiang
- 1989 · Four Loves as Peter
- 1989 · Mr. Coconut as Timothy Hui
- 1988 · Human Sentiment Law as Ching
- 1988 · Mistaken Identity as Chow Tak-Kan / Chow Man-Heng
- 1988 · Women's Prison as Wayne Lau
- 1988 · Burning Snow as Wah
- 1987 · The Big Brother as Kar Ho Tsuen
- 1986 · New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre as 張翠山
- 1986 · Goodbye Mammie as Mr Chang
- 1984 · Police Cadet as 韓彬
- 1984 · The Devil’s Box as Director Tong
- 1983 · The Return of the Condor Heroes as 耶律齊
- 1983 · Mission to Kill as
- Future · Escape From The Outland as Zhou Weijie
- Future · Brush Up My Sisters Collection as
- 2025 · Never a Thief as Don Elephant / Zhou Taiyuan
- 2025 · Homeland Guardian as Chiu Siu-tong
- 2025 · Little Red Sweet as
- 2021 · The Dance of the Storm as Mu Chuan
- 2019 · My People, My Country as Watchmaker Wah (segment "The Going Home")
- 2019 · Little Q as Li Bao Ting
- 2018 · Air Strike as Air Defense Comander
- 2016 · Phantom of the Theatre as Gu Mingshan
- 2015 · Detective Gui as Doctor Cai - Cai Chun'an
- 2015 · Lovers & Movies as Qiu Guitang
- 2015 · 12 Golden Ducks as King Sum
- 2013 · Control as Tiger
- 2013 · Boundless as Self
- 2013 · Tales from the Dark 1 as Kwan (segment "Stolen Goods")
- 2013 · 7 Assassins as Lao Hu
- 2012 · Ripples of Desire as Master Hai
- 2012 · Passion Island as Simon
- 2010 · All About Love as Sandwich Bar Customer
- 2010 · Echoes of the Rainbow as Mr. Law
- 2009 · The Storm Warriors as Lord Godless
- 2009 · Sasori as Corpse Collector
- 2009 · Night and Fog as Lee Sum
- 2008 · Tactical Unit - The Code as Sgt Lee Wing Sam
- 2004 · Breaking News as Asst. Cmdr. C. K. Wong
- 2004 · Explosive City as Supt Charles Cheung Chi Shing
- 2001 · Final Romance as Mr Chuck
- 2000 · Juliet in Love as N.T. On
- 1999 · Night Club as Manager Cheung
- 1996 · Scarred Memory as Lee Yuen Lung
- 1995 · Ghostly Bus as Michael
- 1994 · The Tragic Fantasy: Tiger of Wanchai as Chan Yiu-Hing
- 1993 · Raped by an Angel as Tso Tat Wah
- 1993 · Run and Kill as Ching Fung
- 1993 · Guns & Roses as Fa Chin
- 1992 · The Night Rider as Tommy
- 1991 · Gigolo and Whore as Sam
- 1991 · Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female Butcher as
- 1990 · Doctor's Heart as Dr. Lawrence Chu
- 1990 · Fatal Termination as Jimmy Li
- 1989 · Chinese Cop Out as Ray Ban
- 1988 · Tiger Cage as Inspector Michael Wong
- 1988 · The Digger The Suona Player as
- 1984 · The Smiling Proud Wanderer as
- Future · The Conjurer And The Kid as
- 2024 · Deliverance as Joseph Fan
- 2023 · The Man's Secret as Dugu
- 2022 · Man's Creed as Xiao Jianfeng
- 2021 · Fireflies in the Sun as Zhang Zhengyi
- 2021 · The Dragnet as Xie A Rong
- 2019 · The Human Comedy as Ba Ye
- 2014 · The Midnight After as Wong Man-Fat
- 1985 · Lu Siniang: Legend of Ching Lady as
- Future · Mastermind as
- 2022 · Man on the Edge as Boss Cheong
- 2019 · Macau Family as Liang Dingwen
- 2019 · Change of Gangster as Liu
- 2017 · Magic City as Xiao Hai Sheng
- 2013 · A Chilling Cosplay as Fang Youwei
- 2012 · Design of Death as Yi Sheng
- 2010 · The Blood Bond as Commander Chow
- 2004 · Moving Targets as Officer Cheung Tit-Man
- 2003 · Eternal Flame of Fatal Attraction as
- 2002 · 壮志雄心 as 罗毅
- 2002 · The Prisoner as
- 2000 · Cold War as Ka Chu
- 2000 · To Where He Belongs as Hui
- 2000 · My Date with a Vampire II as 将臣
- 1996 · Bloody Friday as Officer Ko
- 1995 · Love, Guns and Glass as Yung Siu Wing/Brother Siu
- 1995 · Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 as Self
- 1995 · Farewell My Dearest as Daai Jan Wa
- 1994 · Drunken Master III as Gay Bus Passenger
- 1993 · Who's the Winner III as 程逸风
- 1993 · The Prince of Portland Street as Pao
- 1993 · The Killer's Love as Cheung Wai-Lun
- 1991 · Hong Kong Criminal Archives as
- 1989 · Bloodfight as Ryu Tenmei
- 1988 · A Friend In Need as
- 1988 · Behind Silk Curtains as
- 1987 · Born to Be a King as
- 1986 · The Twin Heirs as
- 1985 · The Reincarnated Princess as
- 1985 · The Pitfall as
- 1984 · The Clones as
- 1982 · The Legend of the Unknowns as
- 1982 · The Checkmate as
- 1981 · The Three Musketeers as
- 1981 · The Informer as
- 1980 · The Adventurers as
- 1979 · Crazy Hustlers as
- 1979 · The Cheap Detective as
- 1978 · The Sausage Chase as
- Future · ICAC Investigators 1996 as
- Future · ICAC Investigators 1996 as 杜永发
- 2025 · Hanging Mirrors as Lin Guoqiang
- 2023 · The Goldfinger as K.K. Zeng
- 2023 · The Comeback as
- 2018 · Justice in Northwest as Lu Hong
- 2018 · 冒险王卫斯理之支离人 as 白老大
- 2017 · S.M.A.R.T. Chase as Mach Ren
- 2017 · 七十二层奇楼 as
- 2016 · Inside or Outside as Fei Xin
- 2015 · Magic Card as Li Zhenghua
- 2015 · Ulterior Motive as
- 2015 · Wild City as Wong
- 2015 · Two Thumbs Up as Chow Tai Po
- 2014 · Iceman as Yuanlong
- 2013 · Man of Tai Chi as Superintendent Wong
- 2013 · Cold Eyes as Suspect
- 2013 · Games of Clouds and Rain as Lao Sheng
- 2012 · Cross as Leonard
- 2012 · The Thieves as Chen
- 2011 · Coming Back as Li Zhenmu
- 2011 · Tarantino, le disciple de Hong-Kong as
- 2011 · The Man Behind the Courtyard House as Chen Zhihui
- 2010 · Midnight Beating as Dr. Gu Zhensheng
- 2010 · Ip Man 2 as Zhou Qing Quan
- 2010 · Bad Blood as Funky
- 2009 · Bodyguards and Assassins as General Fang Tian
- 2008 · Ip Man as Zhou Qing Quan
- 2008 · Triad Wars as Lin Ho Tung
- 2007 · Eye in the Sky as Capt. Wong Man Chin / Dog Head
- 2006 · 東方茱麗葉 as Chu Xing
- 2005 · Election as Lok
- 2004 · Wake of Death as Sun Quan
- 2004 · Crossings: John Woo as Self
- 2003 · Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life as Chen Lo
- 2003 · PTU as Sgt. Mike Ho
- 2002 · My Left Eye Sees Ghosts as Ben
- 2001 · Midnight Fly as Dr. Tong
- 2001 · Silence Story as
- 2000 · Legend as
- 2000 · Man Wanted 3 as John Paul
- 2000 · Horoscope II: The Woman From Hell as Simon
- 2000 · Model from Hell as Leon
- 1999 · The Legend of Speed as Tang Fung
- 1998 · 绝地苍狼 as 莫千军
- 1998 · The Suspect as Chan Hung / Dante Aquino
- 1998 · Trust Me U Die as Dr. Gred Fong Kin-Wah
- 1996 · All of a Sudden as Tsui Chin-Tung
- 1996 · Street Angels as Walkie Pi
- 1995 · Dragon Killer as Ma Liu-Luk
- 1995 · Because of Lies as Gau Man Lung
- 1995 · Pointed Triangle as An Di
- 1995 · Man Wanted as Lok Man Hwa
- 1994 · Crossings as Benny
- 1994 · Crystal Fortune Run as Kwong
- 1994 · Cinema of Vengeance as Self (uncredited)
- 1993 · A Day Without Policemen as Chan Wai
- 1993 · The Incorruptible as Cheng Wah
- 1993 · Don't Stop My Crazy Love for You as Fred Suen
- 1993 · Rose Rose I Love You as Micky
- 1992 · Naked Killer as Tinam
- 1992 · Dr. Lamb as Lam Gor Yu
- 1992 · Once Upon a Time a Hero in China as Leung Foon
- 1992 · Hard To Kill as
- 1991 · The Banquet as Gigolo
- 1991 · Who's The Winner as Ching Yat Fung
- 1991 · 暴雨燃燒 as 柴单
- 1990 · Bullet in the Head as Luke / Lok
- 1989 · War Of The Dragon as
- 1989 · Live Hard as Officer Hui Tat Ming
- 1989 · Miracles: The Canton Godfather as Policeman
- 1989 · The Reincarnated of Wai as
- 1988 · The Under-Cover Story as 锺迪奇
- 1988 · The Green Trees as
- 1987 · The Legend of the Book and Sword as 乾隆帝
- 1987 · Beastly Beings as
- 1987 · Fate Takes A Hand as
- 1987 · Osmanthus Alley as
- 1986 · Tongs: A Chinatown Story as Mickey Lee
- 1986 · The Lamp Lore as 刘彦昌
- 1985 · 遊龍戲鳳 as
- 1984 · The New Adventures Of Chor Lau Heung as 原随云
- 1984 · Qiu Jin: A Woman To Remember as
- 1984 · The Least Likely To Succeed as
- 1984 · It Takes All Kinds as
- 1983 · Angels And Devils as
- 1982 · Destiny as
- 1982 · He Lives by Night as Lousy Wong
- 1982 · Green Killer as
- 1981 · Three Stooges Go Undercover as 秦少游
- 1981 · Brothers Four as
- 1981 · Road to Success as
- 1981 · Twins of Kung Fu as
- 1980 · The Shell Game as 谭升
- 1980 · The Informer as
- 1980 · The Brothers as
- 1980 · House of the Lute as Ah Shek
- 1979 · This Land Is Mine as
- 1979 · The Good The Bad The Ugly as
- 1979 · Over the Rainbow as
- 1979 · The Wickedness in Poverty as Movie Actor
- 1979 · Mitsubish Series as
- 1979 · One Way Only as
- 1979 · Law Don as Hun Hua
- 1979 · The Landlord as
- 1978 · Disco Fever as
- 1978 · 第一次 as
- 1977 · Fortune Hunter's Plot as
- 1977 · Hot Blood as
- 1977 · A House is Not a Home as 洛华
- Future · The Awakening as Yan Fengliang
- 1976 · C.I.D.(Series 2) as
- 1976 · CID: Four Moments of Life (Dawn, Noon, Dusk, Night) as
- Future · The Outsider as
- 1976 · CiD as
- 1976 · CID:兩飛女 as
- 1975 · The Spiritual Boxer as Chen's Clan (uncredited)
- 1974 · Chinese Folklore as
- 1968 · 歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 as