Simon Yam

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Mar 19, 1955 (70 years old)

Simon Yam

Known For

Hanging Mirrors
TV Show 2025

Hanging Mirrors

Police officers Xu Xiao and Lin Guoqiang team up to investigate a dismemberment case, uncovering a link to an ancient immortality ritual, with the mastermind being a seemingly harmless young woman.

Little Red Sweet
1h 32m
Movie 2025

Little Red Sweet

The story follows Simon and Mimi, a married couple whose daughter Stephy dreams of becoming a flight attendant. When Mimi suffers a devastating stroke, the family’s world is turned upside down. This emotional journey is a poignant exploration of familial bonds, sacrifice, and resilience.

My Grand Father
Movie 2024

My Grand Father

In order to better support the blind mother of his fallen comrade, Kong Wanshan voluntarily gives up the preferential treatment policy granted by the state and settled at the foot of Mount Tai. There, in his twilight years, he finds the abandoned baby, named Shanxi.

Break War
1h 26m
Movie 2024

Break War

A showdown between a man who commits crimes in the name of "savior", and the police.

Deliverance
1h 46m
Movie 2024

Deliverance

A fractured family of four brothers and one sister confront haunting memories of their mother’s passing fifteen years ago. Fifteen years had passed, as Nicole (Summer Chan) returns home to Hong Kong to be reunited with her three brothers, clinging to the shattered memory from the night of her mother’s passing. Through hypnosis sessions with her big brother Joseph (Simon Yam), the trauma that the family sustained is unexpectedly reawakened when she desires to connect back with the memories. Then, the whole world around this family takes on a dark form and love becomes almost undefinable.

The Goldfinger
2h 6m
Movie 2023

The Goldfinger

In 1970s Hong Kong, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was formed to bring down the corruption syndicate led by British government officials. One of its top investigators is Senior Investigator Lau Kai-Yuen, who brought down countless corrupted officials. Just as he thought stability and prosperity are within reach, a new era of greed and riches takes him into a new battlefield of corruption.

I Did It My Way
1h 55m
Movie 2023

I Did It My Way

Ho Sau, an undercover agent, has been working with Yau, a drug lord, for years, but his job and family are in trouble.

The Man's Secret
1h 24m
Movie 2023

The Man's Secret

At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, a rain prayer ceremony was organized to alleviate drought, but it was used by those with intentions to create a mysterious case of "Thousand-Headed Demon" appearing. The intelligent and extraordinary death row inmate Dugu was appointed by the Holy Emperor to investigate this case, but unexpectedly, it involved even greater conspiracies.

Death Notice
1h 40m
Movie 2023

Death Notice

In Hong Kong, a vigilante serial killer leaves death notices, stating when and how he will murder a victim. Even if the victim reports it to the police and receives protection, the killer can easily break through and execute them. In response, the police set up a special task force and reveals a major conspiracy hidden behind.

The Comeback
1h 48m
Movie 2023

The Comeback

Uncle Hua, an esteemed antique dealer, stands against the Green Dragon Gang to protect his neighborhood from forced demolition.

Biography

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 retired former Deputy Commissioner of Hong Kong Police In 1989, he starred in the Japanese-Hong Kong co-production of Fainaru Faito - Saigo no Ichigeki (1989). This was the first of its kind in which English was spoken throughout the entire film. In 1992, Yam gained critical acclaim for his role as the maniacal Judge in the crime film Hap do Ko Fei (1992), where he faced off in a bloody battle against Chow Yun-Fat's character. In 1993, he starred as "Dhalsim" in the action-comedy film Chiu Kap Hok Hau Ba Wong (1993), a parody of Street Fighter directed by Jing Wong. In 1996, Yam began his role as Chiang Tin-Sung, the leader of the Hung Hing triads in the first three installments of the Goo Wak Chai: Yan Joi Gong Woo (1996) film series. In 2000, Yam starred as Cheung-sun, the progenitor of all vampires, in the television series Ngo Wo Geun See Yau Gor Yue Wui II (2000), produced by ATV. In 2003, Yam made his Hollywood film debut in Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003) as Shaolin crime lord. Yam received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival hits and box offices such as Chik Loh Goh Yeung (1992), Saat Po Long (2005), Hak Se Wooi (2005), Hak Se Wui: Yi Woo Wai Kwai (2006), Fong Juk (2006), Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (2003), Dodookdeul (2012). In 2019 in the city of Zhongshan, during a China promotional event, Simon Yam was assaulted by an attacker who stabbed him in the chest and slashed his arms. The security guards arrested the attacker and Simon Yam was taken to the hospital until he made a full recovery.

Acting

2025
Hanging Mirrors
2025
Little Red Sweet
2024
My Grand Father
2024
Break War
2024
Deliverance
2023
The Goldfinger
2023
I Did It My Way
2023
The Man's Secret
2023
Death Notice
2023
The Comeback
2023
A Light Never Goes Out
2023
Cyber Heist
2022
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong
2022
A Murder Erased
2022
Man on the Edge
2022
Man's Creed
2021
Fireflies in the Sun
2021
Raging Fire
2021
The Dance of the Storm
2021
The Dragnet
2019
Macau Family
2019
My People, My Country
2019
Little Q
2019
Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch
2019
破冰行动(电视版)
2019
The Thunder
2019
Change of Gangster
2019
The Human Comedy
2018
Iceman: The Time Traveler
2018
Air Strike
2018
Category III: The Untold Story of Hong Kong Exploitation Cinema
2018
House of the Rising Sons
2018
A or B
2018
Justice in Northwest
2018
冒险王卫斯理之支离人
2018
Operation Red Sea
2018
A Beautiful Moment
2017
Eternal Wave
2017
S.M.A.R.T. Chase
2017
Mrs K
2017
Colour of the Game
2017
Legend of the Naga Pearls
2017
Magic City
2016
The Tenants Downstairs
2016
Phantom of the Theatre
2016
Inside or Outside
2015
Magic Card
2015
Ulterior Motive
2015
Detective Gui
2015
Wild City
2015
SPL 2: A Time for Consequences
2015
Lovers & Movies
2015
Two Thumbs Up
2015
Sara
2015
12 Golden Ducks
2014
Iceman
2006
東方茱麗葉
2002
壮志雄心
2000
Legend
2000
My Date with a Vampire II
1998
绝地苍狼
1993
Who's the Winner III
1991
Hong Kong Criminal Archives
1991
暴雨燃燒
1990
Heaven's Retribution
1989
The Reincarnated of Wai
1988
Behind Silk Curtains
1988
The Under-Cover Story
1987
The Legend of the Book and Sword
1987
The Big Brother
1987
Beastly Beings
1987
Fate Takes A Hand
1987
Born to Be a King
1986
New Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre
1986
Goodbye Mammie
1986
The Twin Heirs
1986
Tongs: A Chinatown Story
1986
The Lamp Lore
1985
The Reincarnated Princess
1985
遊龍戲鳳
1985
Lu Siniang: Legend of Ching Lady
1985
The Pitfall

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