Tam Bing-Man

Acting

Tam Bing-Man

Born November 14, 1933 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony

Died September 5, 2020 · aged 86

Tam Ping-man (14 November 1933 – 5 September 2020) was a Hong Kong actor and singer. With his deep-rooted dubbing work and nurturing talents, he has been full of talents for half a century and has earned him the reputation of "dubbing king". Some of his most famous dubbing work includes being the voice of the U.S. actor Marlon Brando in the movie The Godfather (1972) and Charlie Townsend in the U.…

Known For

Election 2Election 2 · 2006
Election 2
7.42006
MovieDramaCrime
As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
ElectionElection · 2005
Election
7.22005
MovieCrimeDrama
After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.
No End of SurprisesNo End of Surprises · 1975
No End of Surprises
8.01975
Movie
No End of Surprises is a Hong Kong Comedy Drama starring Jackie Chan.
Triad WarsTriad Wars · 2008
Triad Wars
6.12008
MovieActionCrime
In the midst of a violent gang war, a series of misfortunes threaten the fate of a gang boss and his mob.
ExiledExiled · 2006
Exiled
7.22006
MovieActionCrime
A friendship is formed between an ex-gangster, and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him.
A Simple LifeA Simple Life · 2012
A Simple Life
7.52012
MovieDrama
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
Once Upon a Time in China VOnce Upon a Time in China V · 1994
Once Upon a Time in China V
5.71994
MovieActionDrama
After the authorities flee China with public funds, Wong Fei-Hung battles pirates and corrupt officials to help the government restore peace.
The BanquetThe Banquet · 1991
The Banquet
5.81991
MovieComedy
Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer Boss Hung has secured the other two. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.

Movies

Election 2Election 2 · 2006
Election 2
7.42006
MovieDramaCrime
As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
ElectionElection · 2005
Election
7.22005
MovieCrimeDrama
After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.
No End of SurprisesNo End of Surprises · 1975
No End of Surprises
8.01975
Movie
No End of Surprises is a Hong Kong Comedy Drama starring Jackie Chan.
Triad WarsTriad Wars · 2008
Triad Wars
6.12008
MovieActionCrime
In the midst of a violent gang war, a series of misfortunes threaten the fate of a gang boss and his mob.
ExiledExiled · 2006
Exiled
7.22006
MovieActionCrime
A friendship is formed between an ex-gangster, and two groups of hitmen - those who want to protect him and those who were sent to kill him.
A Simple LifeA Simple Life · 2012
A Simple Life
7.52012
MovieDrama
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
Once Upon a Time in China VOnce Upon a Time in China V · 1994
Once Upon a Time in China V
5.71994
MovieActionDrama
After the authorities flee China with public funds, Wong Fei-Hung battles pirates and corrupt officials to help the government restore peace.
The BanquetThe Banquet · 1991
The Banquet
5.81991
MovieComedy
Developer Tsang Siu Chi and his agent have bought two of a group of four properties. Rival developer Boss Hung has secured the other two. Both aim to buy all four so they can knock them down and build hotels.
Port of CallPort of Call · 2015
Port of Call
6.52015
MovieCrimeThriller
Based on a real murder case where a dismembered corpse of a murdered 16-year-old prostitute girl was found in Hong Kong in 2008.
Bruce Lee: The Man and the LegendBruce Lee: The Man and the Legend · 1973
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend
8.21973
MovieDocumentary
This documentary tells the story of Bruce Lee and his unsuccessful efforts to start a acting career in the U.S., he returned to Hong Kong where he became an international star, and his death at age 32.
Wild CityWild City · 2015
Wild City
5.72015
MovieThrillerAction
Former cop-turned-bar owner Kwok and his underachieving half-brother befriends a drunken woman, they soon find themselves targeted by both her former lover, a high-powered attorney, and the gangster he employs. A suitcase full of tainted cash enters the picture as Kwok finds himself torn between the gangsters and his former colleagues.
Life Without PrincipleLife Without Principle · 2011
Life Without Principle
6.72011
MovieCrimeDrama
A criminal, a bank clerk and a police officer find their destinies entwined when a loan shark gets assaulted after having withdrawn $10 million from the bank in the midst of the world financial crisis.
Sky on FireSky on Fire · 2016
Sky on Fire
5.82016
MovieActionCrime
The chief security officer at a top-secret medical facility finds himself caught in an explosive battle when a young thief and his accomplices steal a groundbreaking curative medicine. After discovering the true origins of the medicine, the officer must decide who he can trust to protect the cure from falling into the wrong hands, and prevent an all-out war from bringing the city to its knees.
Young and Dangerous: ReloadedYoung and Dangerous: Reloaded · 2013
Young and Dangerous: Reloaded
3.82013
MovieThrillerCrime
On a dark Mongkok night, May, the cousin of Dai Tin-yee, was gang-raped to death by Med King and his men. The furious Tin-yee, together with his buddies, Ho-Nam, Chicken, Pou-Pan tracked down Med King to revenge May’s death. As Med King was under the wing of Ugly Kwan, a leader of the Hung Hing triad, Kwan gave orders to get rid of Ho-Nam by all means….
House of WolvesHouse of Wolves · 2016
House of Wolves
4.82016
MovieComedy
Set in old rural district, Charlie pretends to be an ALS patient so he can gain sympathy from others. He runs a charity organization where he secretly carries out all sorts of nasty business. The village chief Fung Yan-bing is a dishonest man who likes to test others with money and take advantage of them. Along comes a beautiful woman named Yu Zan, a materialistic lady who loves money more than anything. However, the woman is carrying the baby of her ex-boyfriend who is a well-known tycoon's heir. The arrival of the baby will soon change the mentalities and nature of the three problematic human beings
Hong Kong 73Hong Kong 73 · 1974
Hong Kong 73
6.01974
MovieComedy
As the Heng Seng Index reaches unprecedented heights, people from all walks of life go stock speculation crazy. A security guard and his landlord learn firsthand that money is ‘Easy Come, Easy Go’ as their fast fortune disappears overnight in a Macau casino. Meanwhile, greedy neighbours and infidel couples cheat each other and even blue-collar workmen dive into the frenzy. Inevitably, the market tumbles as do the people’s bittersweet lives. A hilarious but ironic tale featuring some of Shaw’s biggest stars.
成家立室成家立室 · 1969
成家立室
1969
Movie
"Let's Build a Family" was made in memory of the late director Mok Hong-si in the name of the "Eight Brothers". Based on Mok's classic work "Crossroads" (1955), it features four households in a shared apartment, resulting in a series of hilarious events.
An Inspector CallsAn Inspector Calls · 2015
An Inspector Calls
4.52015
MovieComedyAction
An unexpected inspector drops by a lavish party of a notable family in order to investigate the suicide of a pregnant girl. This breaks the joy and peace of the party which is meant to celebrate a couple's engagement. Everyone claims that they do not know the girl. However, the inspector does find something suspicious there with the help of a diary and a photo. An astonishing truth is gradually revealed: six of the noble family members are closely related to the girl's death.
Men Suddenly in Black 2Men Suddenly in Black 2 · 2006
Men Suddenly in Black 2
4.12006
MovieComedy
The war between men and women never ends... Last time, Tin, Dr. Lee and Chao failed in the "mission", but they didn't take this as a lesson. They are more cautions these years and success to fool around behind their wives. This time, the team grows by a new comer - a university student Sai. At the same time, Mary, Ching, Chao's wife and Ling (Sai's girlfriend) get a DVD from Auntie Ninth. It is a very popular DVD among women recently, which is a documentary to teach women how to fooling around. Four women go to Macau to break the bond of morality. It is too late when the men discover this. They rush to Macau to ruin the women's plan. A battle between women and men begins...
Happy YearsHappy Years · 1967
Happy Years
1967
MovieRomanceComedy
Mei-yuk works at her father Chak-On's company and meets Bing-Hin, but doesn't have a good impression of him. When the father tries to match make Mei-yuk and Bing-Hin, the two object, not knowing that they are pen pals that have developed feelings for each other.
Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Murder Of Pat Sin Restaurant's Whole FamilyHong Kong Criminal Archives - Murder Of Pat Sin Restaurant's Whole Family · 1993
Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Murder Of Pat Sin Restaurant's Whole Family
1993
MovieTV MovieCrime
T.V. movie based off of the Eight Immortals Restaurant Murders (which was also the inspiration for the film Untold Story). The Macau Judicial Police Serious Crime Squad, Mr. Li, received multiple letters looking for the Zheng Lin family at the Baxian Hotel in Heisha Bay, so he started an investigation and found that the Zheng Lin family was missing. . Li Sir felt that something was wrong, and later found a human bone on the beach, so he arrested Wang. After Wang was tortured and forced to confess, he finally revealed the motive for the murder and the process of making human flesh into barbecued pork...
A Mad World of FoolsA Mad World of Fools · 1974
A Mad World of Fools
6.01974
MovieComedy
A whacky 1974 comedy starring David Chiang who was also the director, that's one to see. Well it certainly is whacky, and the film is actually a number of short pieces, varying in length from a couple of minutes to the last story that is 30 minutes or so.
GallantsGallants · 2010
Gallants
6.42010
MovieActionComedy
Master Law awakes from a 30-year coma without memories, but his martial arts skills are intact. His renowned kung fu academy is now a teahouse, and greedy developers are trying to steamroll it to make way for condos
Learned Bride Thrice Fools the BridegroomLearned Bride Thrice Fools the Bridegroom · 1976
Learned Bride Thrice Fools the Bridegroom
9.01976
MovieComedy

TV Shows

The SeasonsThe Seasons · 1987
The Seasons
8.01987
SeriesDrama
The Seasons was a 389 episode drama series that was shown during Enjoy Yourself Tonight on Hong Kong TV station TVB from 1987 to 1988. The show, being a section of the main program, Enjoy Yourself Tonight, meant that it was only 15 minutes long, a rarity in Hong Kong television drama programs. Another rarity is that each episode ends in the same shot: a flower being tossed into the water.
A House is Not a HomeA House is Not a Home · 1977
A House is Not a Home
1977
SeriesDrama
A House Is Not a Home is a TVB television series, premiered on 1 August 1977. It is a very successful classic series boasting the likes of stars Liza Wang, Simon Yam, Ha Yu and also veteran actors like Bak Man-biu, Tang Pik-wan and Lee Heung-kam. The show became a 1970s drama classic, well-known also for its theme song, "A House Is Not a Home"; 家變, which was composed and arranged by Joseph Koo, with lyrics by the late Wong Jim and sung by Roman Tam.
Chinese FolkloreChinese Folklore · 1974
Chinese Folklore
1974
Series
《民間傳奇》adapted dozens of famous Chinese folk tales, dramas, and myth legends, such as "The Butterfly Lovers" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon". These stories show the joys and sorrows of ancient Chinese people, and celebrate the righteous and kind while condemning evil. The endings are not always perfect, but justice eventually prevails and evil-doers get what they deserve. The show is a classic in Chinese TV history, often broadcasted during holidays, and remains unsurpassed to this day.
The Heroine of the YangsThe Heroine of the Yangs · 1998
The Heroine of the Yangs
4.01998
Series
The Heroine of the Yangs is a 2-season ATV series aired in Hong Kong in 1998, starring Amy Chan as the titular heroine Muk Gwai-ying of the Yang family. It is an adaptation of the Generals of the Yang Family legends.
The Turbulent DecadeThe Turbulent Decade · 1986
The Turbulent Decade
1986
Series
Set in the tumultuous 70s and 80s in Hong Kong, a group of young people from different backgrounds pursue their dreams amidst the rapidly changing city. Tian Yongtai accidentally kills someone and goes to prison, where he befriends Xu Weikang. After his release, Tian's complicated love triangle with his ex-girlfriend and a friend leads to unexpected challenges, with Weikang becoming a formidable foe. The drama explores themes of friendship, love, and justice as Tian faces a difficult choice.
The Shell GameThe Shell Game · 1980
The Shell Game
5.31980
SeriesDrama
Set in 1930s Guangdong, when the gambling industry was in full bloom. One of the greatest gamblers in all of Southern China is Law Sei Hoi, who is dubbed as "Divine Eyes of the South" due to his keen eyesight, which he has used to win a great number of games. In addition to his recognition as a highly-skilled gambler, Law Sei Hoi is the owner of a number of casinos in Guangzhou. Tam Sing, an orphan, wanting to be a gambler himself, pursues Law Sei Hoi, asking him to accept him as a disciple. A blossoming romance begins to emerge between his teacher, Law Sei Hoi and his older sister, Tam Siu Tong, who is a well-known Cantonese opera singer. Hung Biu, the rival of Lo Sei Hoi and a gambling tycoon from Guangxi, however, plans to take over the Guangzhou gambling industry.
無雙譜無雙譜 · 1981
無雙譜
1981
Series
The Price Of Growing UpThe Price Of Growing Up · 1987
The Price Of Growing Up
7.01987
SeriesDrama
This Land Is MineThis Land Is Mine · 1979
This Land Is Mine
1979
SeriesDrama
It tells about the new beginning of the 1980s, the rapid development of new towns in the New Territories, and the changes in the culture of the people in the New Territories due to urbanization. The center of the story is the Sun Kwong Village in Yuen Long, especially the protagonist Ho Man Tat (played by Lau Chung Yan), how to work hard In the end, she became unscrupulous and pursued the wealthy Yang Lijun (played by Feng Baobao), which finally became the main line of the play.
I Have a Date with SpringI Have a Date with Spring · 1996
I Have a Date with Spring
6.01996
SeriesDrama
It tells of the story of the lives of four close friends that go through many hardships together to achieve their dreams, rise to stardom and become singers at a famous nightclub. This series follows their friendship, love, fate, hardships, and losses.
The Heroine of the Yangs (I)The Heroine of the Yangs (I) · 1998
The Heroine of the Yangs (I)
1998
Series
During the war between the Song and Liao dynasties, the Yang family served loyally and bravely to defend the Song dynasty. Under Emperor Renzong, General Yang Liu Lang is trapped in a Liao war formation led by strategist Yelü Haonan. His son, Yang Zongbao, journeys to save him and meets female warrior Mu Guiying who helps to rescue Liu Lang. Although Haonan wishes to marry Guiying, she does not return his affections and seeks help from her master to alter her destiny. This leads to a vengeful Haonan scheming against the Yang family. Eventually, Liu Lang and his wife are moved by Guiying's sacrifice and allow Zongbao to marry her. Meanwhile, Xiao Tao Hou ascends to the throne with Haonan's help and continues to invade the Song dynasty. Haonan unexpectedly falls in love with Yang's servant girl, Pai Feng, but ultimately chooses to retreat from their relationship. Xiao's nephew Yelü Zongyuan, who discovers his roots in the Yang family, struggles between his loyalty and love for his kin...
歷年TVB台慶經典回顧歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 · 1968
歷年TVB台慶經典回顧
1968
Series
The Great GeneralThe Great General · 1994
The Great General
6.01994
Series
The AdventurersThe Adventurers · 1980
The Adventurers
1980
SeriesDrama
The Adventurers is a TVB television series, premiered in 1980. Theme song "The Adventurer's", and the sub theme song "The Sentimental Debts" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Jenny Tseng.
The Heroine of the Yangs (II)The Heroine of the Yangs (II) · 1998
The Heroine of the Yangs (II)
1998
Series
After a long period of peace, the Western Xia dynasty invades the Song dynasty, leading to the deaths of Yang Liu Lang and Yang Zong Bao at the hands of Pang Tai Shi. Mu Guiying attempts to lead the female warriors of the Yang family into battle, but is falsely accused and faces many obstacles, including being separated from Yang Pai Feng, who later encounters an amnesiac Yelü Haonan and develops feelings for him. Li Yuanhao, the prince of Western Xia, secretly approaches Guiying and others to deceive them and attempts to use their help to seize the throne. In the end, his scheme is exposed, and he is saved by the Bǎihuā Princess. Guiying is appointed as the commander to fight against Western Xia, but Yuanhao kidnaps Pai Feng and forces Haonan to help him kill his father and seize the throne, as well as to fight against the Song army. Guiying vows to eliminate Yuanhao.
Five Easy PiecesFive Easy Pieces · 1980
Five Easy Pieces
1980
SeriesDrama
Five Easy Pieces is a TVB television series, premiered on 4 August 1980. Theme song "Five Easy Pieces" composition and arrangement by Joseph Koo, lyricist by Wong Jim, sung by Adam Cheng.
The Silver TycoonThe Silver Tycoon · 1993
The Silver Tycoon
1993
SeriesDrama
Beside the Seaside, Beside the SeaBeside the Seaside, Beside the Sea · 1991
Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea
1991
Series
StardustStardust · 1982
Stardust
1982
Series
For Once In A Life TimeFor Once In A Life Time · 1989
For Once In A Life Time
7.01989
Series
The Lamp LoreThe Lamp Lore · 1986
The Lamp Lore
1986
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Demon King is defeated by the Holy Mother and exiled from the universe. The Holy Mother retreats to refine her magical lamp. The Demon King later sends his minions to destroy the Holy Mother's predecessor, the Fairy Queen. The Fairy Queen falls in love with Yan-chang and gives up her immortality. The Demon King traps her, but her son, Chen-hsiang, uses an enchanted axe to rescue her from under a mountain.
Days of GloryDays of Glory · 1991
Days of Glory
10.01991
Series
The Buddha's Magic PalmThe Buddha's Magic Palm · 1982
The Buddha's Magic Palm
1982
Series
The Buddha's Palm, a technique by which an ordinary hand is transformed into a formidable force. Ku, a blind recluse living in a cave, knows its secret, which proves to be as much a blessing as a curse as it attracts all manner of mayhem.
Men of the HouseMen of the House · 1986
Men of the House
1986
Series