Tam Ying

Actor

Tam Ying

Born January 1, 1915 in Shanghai, ChinaDied February 3, 200176 films

Pioneer pre-WWII Shanghai-era industry actress with credits dating back to the Chinese silent era.

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Heroes of the East posterFirst watchHeroes of the East19787.3as Wedding Guest (uncredited)A supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.When a series of martial misunderstandings spirals into an international incident, a Chinese martial arts student struggling to relate to his new Japanese wife is forced to take on seven…View film

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Legendary Weapons of China poster7.1Legendary Weapons of China1982Human Lanterns poster6.1Human Lanterns1982The Mighty Peking Man poster5.1The Mighty Peking Man1977The Heroine poster4.1The Heroine1973

Filmography

76 films as actor
  1. 1983On the Wrong Track
  2. 1982Curse of EvilBirthday Guest
  3. 1982Human LanternsGuest at Fu's Banquet (uncredited)
  4. 1982Godfather from CantonTownsfolk
  5. 1982Hell Has No Boundary
  6. 1982Teenage DreamersParent at Police Station
  7. 1982Legendary Weapons of ChinaInn Patron
  8. 1981Black LizardBanquet Guest
  9. 1981BewitchedMagic Woman
  10. 1981Corpse Mania
  11. 1981The Sword Stained with Royal BloodWen Family Member
  12. 1981My Young AuntieShopper
  13. 1980HexVillager at Ying's Funeral
  14. 1980Two Champions of ShaolinTownsfolk (uncredited)
  15. 1980Killer Constable
  16. 1979Shaolin Abbot
  17. 1979The Brothers
  18. 1979The Last Judgement
  19. 1979Shaolin RescuersTofu Shop Customer
  20. 1979The Reckless Cricket
  21. 1979The Shadow BoxingFamily Member of Zombie
  22. 1978Heroes of the EastWedding Guest (uncredited)
  23. 1978Mr. Funnybone Strikes AgainPatient
  24. 1978Shaolin MantisMatchmaker
  25. 1978Soul of the Sword
  26. 1977The Dream of the Red ChamberMaid
  27. 1977The Mighty Peking ManSpectator at Stadium
  28. 1977Death DuelMourner
  29. 1977Lady Exterminator
  30. 1976Spirit of the RapedRestaurant Guest
  31. 1975Black MagicWedding Guest
  32. 1974Ghost EyesOptical Shop's Neighbour
  33. 1974The Savage Five
  34. 1974Village of TigersBa Clan Member
  35. 1973Honor and LoveExtra
  36. 1973The Pirate
  37. 1973The HeroineOld Woman Helped by Chen
  38. 1973The VillainsFang Servant
  39. 1971The DuelPedestrian (uncredited)
  40. 1970The Twelve Gold MedallionsVillager
  41. 1970A Place to Call HomeBar girl
  42. 1969The Golden SwordBeggar
  43. 1969Raw CourageTeahouse Customer
  44. 1969Vengeance Is a Golden BladeTownsfolk (uncredited)
  45. 1969The Flying Dagger
  46. 1968Divorce, Hong Kong StyleNightclub Visitor
  47. 1968The Bells of DeathBrothel Maid
  48. 1967The Assassin
  49. 1967Sweet Is RevengeMrs. Zhou
  50. 1967Four SistersNurse
  51. 1967Too Late for LoveGuest at Liang's wedding
  52. 1967Angel with the Iron Fists
  53. 1966Rose, Be My Love
  54. 1966The Blue and the BlackMme. Kao's birthday guest
  55. 1966The Knight of KnightsChaoching Temple slave supervisor
  56. 1966The Golden BuddhaTrain passenger
  57. 1965The LarkFan of Hsiao Yun
  58. 1965Pink Tears
  59. 1965Fairy, Ghost, Vixen
  60. 1965A Beggar's Daughter
  61. 1964The Warlord and the Actress
  62. 1964The Crimson PalmCourt spectator
  63. 1964The Story of Sue SanTemple Worshipper
  64. 1964Comedy of MismatchesTownsfolk
  65. 1963Three SinnersCrier at Jiao's wake
  66. 1941Song at Midnight, Part II
  67. 1939The Leper Girl
  68. 1938Walking Dead in Old House
  69. 1938Poet's Soul in the Cold Moonlight
  70. 1937夜奔徐晓云
  71. 1937Dream Universe曼丽
  72. 1935Children of Troubled Timeslady Shi
  73. 1934Song of the FishermenQiyun Xue
  74. 1934Youth
  75. 1932A Rosy Dream
  76. 1932Loving Blood of the VolcanoSong Mei