Simon Yam

Simon Yam Tat-Wah is a Hong Kong actor and film producer known for his extensive filmography and methodical approach to acting.

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Profession :

Director | Movie Actor | Producer

Birthday :

March 19, 1955

Age :

70

Simon Yam Tat-Wah is a renowned Hong Kong actor and film producer who has appeared in over 200 films and television series. He rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s with standout performances in movies such as Full Contact, Bullet in the Head, and Naked Killer. Yam has received numerous awards, including the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor, and has also starred in international films like Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and The Thieves. Some of his other notable works include Election, Ip Man, Echoes of the Rainbow, Sparrow, PTU, Election 2, and Nightfall.

Apart from his acting career, Yam is a skilled martial artist with a black belt in taekwondo. He often incorporates his martial arts expertise into his film roles, performing his own stunts and fight scenes. Additionally, Yam is a philanthropist who has been involved in various charitable causes throughout his career, particularly those related to children’s welfare.

In 2019, Yam teamed up with Tony Leung Chiu Wai for a top-secret movie about a sensational case that shook Hong Kong. As one of the most prolific and methodical actors in Southeast Asia, Yam shows no signs of slowing down.