Simon Yam

Acting

Simon Yam

Born March 19, 1955 · Hong Kong, China (age 71)

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 ret…

Known For

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeLara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life · 2003
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
★ 5.82003
MovieAdventureAction
Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft makes the unexpected discovery of a pulsating golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's Box. As the legendary artifact contains ancient mysteries of unfathomable power - said to contain one of the deadliest plagues on Earth, Lara is tasked by MI6 to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. With the aid of former Marine turned mercenary Terry Sheridan, she travels the world in pursuit of the precious item in a race against time; she must beat the unscrupulous Nobel Prize-winning scientist turned bioterrorist, Jonathan Reiss, to it.
Air StrikeAir Strike · 2018
Air Strike
★ 5.12018
MovieActionDrama
An American pilot is sent to a Chinese province to teach a crew of would-be pilots how to fly war planes against the Japanese during World War II.
Man of Tai ChiMan of Tai Chi · 2013
Man of Tai Chi
★ 6.12013
MovieActionDrama
In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices.
Wake of DeathWake of Death · 2004
Wake of Death
★ 6.12004
MovieActionAdventure
Ben Archer, an ex-mob enforcer, seeks revenge against a ruthless Chinese kingpin responsible for his wife's brutal murder. When Archer joins forces with his old underworld friends, an all-out war is waged against the Chinese Triad.
Contract KillerContract Killer · 1998
Contract Killer
★ 7.11998
MovieActionComedy
Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon.
Operation Red SeaOperation Red Sea · 2018
Operation Red Sea
★ 7.42018
MovieActionThriller
A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.
Raging FireRaging Fire · 2021
Raging Fire
★ 7.12021
MovieActionCrime
Cheung Sung-bong is a highly respected cop with a long history of success in dangerous cases. However, his past soon comes back to haunt him when a former protégé resurfaces, seeking revenge.
Naked KillerNaked Killer · 1992
Naked Killer
★ 6.01992
MovieActionCrime
A young woman is trained by a professional assassin to become her partner in crime.

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Night in the Greater BayNight in the Greater Bay · 2021
Night in the Greater Bay
2021
SeriesReality
A Chinese variety program focusing on the running a "dai pai tong" restaurant located in the Greater Bay Area, witnessing the development of the country, promoting food and cultural exchanges between Guangdong, Macau and Hong Kong. A spin off variety show from 2021's popular "Call Me By Fire" from Hunan station, the five Hong Kong based members - Jordan Chan, Julian Cheung, Michael Tse, Jerry Lamb and Edmund Leung, are selected to jointly operate a Hong Kong-style food stall in Guangzhou. Through immersive filming, the program will record the daily events around the 5 members, the preparation of food, songs and entertainment to heal the anxiety of the diners with sincere communication and an optimistic attitude towards life.
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.

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