Lam Chi-chung Biography: Movies, Net Worth, Siblings, Religion, Parents, Height, Age, Wife, Children
Lam Chi-chung, also known as Lam Tze Chung, is a Hong Kong actor, director, and screenwriter renowned for comedic roles in Stephen Chow films.
He gained global fame as Light Weight Vest in Shaolin Soccer (2001) and Bone in Kung Fu Hustle (2004). With 30+ films and 20+ TV dramas, he’s a beloved character actor who also directs and writes, balancing comedy with dramatic versatility.
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| Real Name: | Lam Chi-chung |
| Stage Name: | Lam Tze Chung |
| Born: | August 16, 1976 (age 50 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Hong Kong |
| Nationality: | Hong Kong |
| Ethnicity: | Han Chinese |
| Height: | 1.77 m |
| Religion: | Buddhism |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Lam |
| Spouse: | Christy (m. 2012) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Chester Kong |
| Occupation: | Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Lam Tze Chung was born on August 16, 1976, in Hong Kong, to Mr. and Mrs. Lam. No public information is available about any siblings. After secondary school, he joined TVB as its youngest screenwriter in 1995. He left in 1999 to join Star Overseas as a production manager. His ethnicity is Han Chinese, and his religion is Buddhism.
Career
Lam began as a TVB screenwriter (1995–1999) before Stephen Chow discovered him. He broke through as Sixth Brother in Shaolin Soccer (2001), followed by Kung Fu Hustle (2004). He directed his debut, I’ll Call You (2006), earning a Shanghai Film Festival nomination.
He expanded to TV with Chinese Paladin 3 (2009) and the Legend of Ji Gong series. Served as executive director on Chow’s The Mermaid (2016), grossing ¥3.4B. Directed Ultra Reinforcement (2012) and Kung Fu Women’s Football (2026). Has 50+ productions across Asia spanning three decades.
Awards and Nominations
- Asian New Talent Nomination – Shanghai IFF (I’ll Call You) – 2006
- Top Ten Web Film Director – 2nd Web Film Festival – 2018
- Top Ten Web Film Actor – 2nd Web Film Festival – 2018
Personal Life
Lam Tze Chung, 50 years old and 1.77 m tall, married Christy (a former ballet instructor) in 2012 after a 12-year courtship. They have a son, Chester, born in 2015, and a daughter. Lives modestly in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. Close friend of Stephen Chow for over 20 years.
Net Worth
Lam Tze Chung‘s estimated net worth is $2 million USD, earned through acting, directing, and screenwriting across 50+ productions. Income includes film/TV fees, directorial projects, and an executive director role on The Mermaid.
Filmography
- 2026 Trouble Shooter – Master Luo
- 2026 Kung Fu Women’s Football – Co-director
- 2024 The King of Kings of Litigation – Director
- 2022 New Kung Fu Cult Master – Huashan Erlao
- 2022 Heavy Case Action: Time-Limited Rescue – Insp. Wong
- 2022 I Am Not the God of Wine – Xiong Chumo
- 2021 Love in the Strange Tales – You Gang
- 2021 Heavy Case Action: Serial Murder – Insp. Wong
- 2021 The Investiture of the Gods – Zheng Lun
- 2020 Sun Wukong vs. Spider Lair – Zhu Bajie
- 2019 The Incredible Monk 3 – Pan Xian Tong
- 2019 Kung Fu League – Porky Wing
- 2018 The Incredible Monk – Pan Xian Tong
- 2017 The Fighting Buddha – Zhu Bajie
- 2013 The Palace – Crown Prince Yinreng
- 2012 Ultra Reinforcement – Director
- 2009 Chinese Paladin 3 – Xu Maoshan
- 2009 Kung Fu Chefs – Chef Tin
- 2008 CJ7 – Foreman
- 2008 Shaolin Girl – Ramu
- 2006 I’ll Call You – Director/Screenwriter
- 2005 Kung Fu Mahjong – Balloon Lin
- 2004 Kung Fu Hustle – Bone
- 2003 Cat and Mouse – Xu Qing
- 2001 Shaolin Soccer – Light Weight Vest
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