Lam Suet
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Lam Suet (Chinese: 林雪, born on 8 July 1964) was born in Tianjin and came to Hong Kong as a youth in 1979 to receive inheritance money left by his grandfather. Soon after, all the money had been squandered and Lam had to work various odd jobs to make a living. In the mid‑eighties he got found work on movie sets through the help of friends. He performed many different roles, from lighting and props to stage manager and set and script supervisor. Lam gradually developed an interest in acting and, by his own account, pestered various directors until they relented and gave him tiny roles. There are two pivotal people in Lam's acting career. The first is Stephen Chow, who befriended him in his early days as a crew member and cast him in films such as The God of Cookery (1996) and Kung Fu Hustle. The second person is director Johnnie To. Lam has appeared in over 80 films since 1996 and at least 20 of those have been directed or produced by To. Known for his weight and size, his roles are often those of a bumbling secondary character who provides comic relief amid the intense nature of To's films. He is perhaps best known for his various supporting roles in To's films, notably as the bumbling taxi driver Yip in the award‑winning film Breaking News (2004). The most notable To–Lam collaborations include The Mission, which earned Lam Best Supporting Actor nominations at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Horse Awards, and PTU. Lam was nominated for a Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor and won the Golden Bauhinia Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in PTU. He has also had memorable roles in movies like Wu Yen (2001), as the effeminate prime minister, and in Diva — Ah Hey (2003), in which he played Charlene Choi's loving and supportive father. Lam has been married for almost a decade; his wife is 10 years his junior and is from the same hometown.
Known for
Credits
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
as Axe Gang Vice General
V (2026)
as Uncle Shali
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
as Wild Cat's Thug / Warden Sugiyama's body double
The Mission (1999)
as James
The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011)
as Chicken Devil
Drug War (2012)
as Fatso
Gorgeous (1999)
as Bu's Father's Friend (uncredited)
The God of Cookery (1996)
as Fat Snow
Election (2005)
as Big Head
Badges of Fury (2013)
as Taxi Driver
Running Out of Time (1999)
as Suet
Election 2 (2006)
as Big Head
Shinjuku Incident (2009)
as Old Ghost
Exiled (2006)
as Fat
Vengeance (2009)
as Tsui
Out of the Dark (1995)
as Eatery Assistant
PTU (2003)
as Sgt. Lo Sa
Vampire vs. Vampire (1989)
as Brother Thug
The Lychee Road (2025)
as He Qiguang
Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015)
as Zhao Liren
You Shoot, I Shoot (2001)
as Fatty
Breaking News (2004)
as Yip
Undercover Punch and Gun (2019)
as Bob
The White Storm 3: Heaven or Hell (2023)
as Brother Big
Million Dollar Crocodile (2012)
as Big-Mouth Zhao
Triad Wars (2008)
as Wong Shu Chor / Fat Ball
I Did It My Way (2023)
as Yuen Muk Yu
Trivisa (2016)
as Boss Fong
Iceman (2014)
as Dang Wing-Gan
Invisible Target (2007)
as Loan Shark Cheng
The Storm Warriors (2009)
as Piggy King
Running Out of Time 2 (2001)
as Ken
Dynasty Warriors (2021)
as Dong Zhuo
Love on Delivery (1994)
as Garbage Man
Just Another Pandora's Box (2010)
as O Sim
Bad Blood (2010)
as Peter Wong
Mad Detective (2007)
as Fatso - Ko's Inner Personality
A Man and A Woman (2026)
as Cop
The Lucky Guy (1998)
as Tall Wai's Man
Legendary Assassin (2008)
as Fat Wing
The Invincible Dragon (2019)
as Uncle
Accident (2009)
as Fatty
A Hero Never Dies (1998)
as Jack's Man
The Longest Nite (1998)
as Cafe Owner's Assistant
The Rookies (2019)
as Chief Chao
A Better Tomorrow (2018)
as Ha Ge
The Great Magician (2011)
as Li Feng-jen
Dog Bite Dog (2006)
as Fat Lam
Fatal Contact (2006)
as Soo
Septet: The Story of Hong Kong (2022)
as Doctor (segment "Conversation in Depth")
Agent Mr. Chan (2018)
as Mr. Ma
Lost in Hong Kong (2015)
as Triad Boss
Eye in the Sky (2007)
as Ng Tung / Fatman
Triple Tap (2010)
as Mr Fong
Turning Point 2 (2011)
as Kui Chuen
Color of Pain (2002)
as Big Belly Wang
Fulltime Killer (2001)
as Fat Ice
Blind Detective (2013)
as Lee Tak Shing
Three (2016)
as Fatty
Ocean Flame (2008)
as Stick
Legend of the Brothers (1991)
as Kwai
SDU: Sex Duties Unit (2013)
as Robber
He is My Enemy, Partner and Father-In-Law (1999)
as Fatty King
Tales from the Dark 1 (2013)
as Boss Lee (segment "Stolen Goods")
I Love Hong Kong 2011 (2011)
Actor
Triangle (2007)
as Fat Bo
Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2 (2014)
as John
Golden Boy (2025)
as Lam Fung Chun
Vampire Hunters (2003)
as Kung
My Left Eye Sees Ghosts (2002)
as May's Father
Vulgaria (2012)
as Wah-tao
The Detective 2 (2011)
as Bulky (voice) (uncredited)
Sparrow (2008)
as Lung
72 Tenants of Prosperity (2010)
as Mr. Lam
Saving Mr. Wu (2015)
as Mr. Su
I Love Hong Kong 2012 (2012)
Actor
Expect the Unexpected (1998)
as Robber
Goodbye, Mr. Cool (2001)
as Kong
All's Well End's Well Too 2010 (2010)
as His Excellency Wu Fa Da
Legendary Divine Kung Fu (2026)
Actor
Needing You... (2000)
as Martin
Missbehavior (2019)
as Waiter
Handsome Siblings (1992)
Actor
One Nite in Mongkok (2004)
as Liu
Lamb Game (2023)
as Feibo
Robbery (2016)
as Convenience Store Boss
Perfect Education 3 (2002)
Actor
Jiang Hu (2004)
as Fat Policeman Outside Toilet
Master Q 2001 (2001)
as Robber
Town of the Dragon (2014)
as Third Brother
Wu Yen (2001)
as Prime Minister
Always Be with You (2017)
as Jamie's Uncle
Tactical Unit - No Way Out (2008)
as Sarge
Electrical Girl (2001)
as Kau
Sasori (2009)
as Warden
Imprisoned II: There is No Escape from Fate (2023)
as White Head
1:99 Shorts (2003)
as (segment "Rhapsody")
All's Well, Ends Well (2012)
as Construction Worker
Tactical Unit: Comrades in Arms (2009)
as Fat Lo
Loving You (1995)
as (uncredited)
Love on a Diet (2001)
as Bun Man
Lifeline (1997)
as Arsonist (uncredited)
The Midnight After (2014)
as Suet
Love Undercover 2: Love Mission (2003)
as Cheung Man Po
Home Sweet Home (2005)
as Lo Wai
Bloody Friday (1996)
Actor
Rob N Roll (2024)
as Fatty
A Home with a View (2019)
as Butcher
Where a Good Man Goes (1999)
as Karl
The Big Rescue (2018)
as 风水师
My Name Is Nobody (2000)
as Gambler
Gong Tau (2007)
as Officer 'Brother' Sum
Good Times, Bed Times (2003)
as Judge Chow
Adventurous Treasure Island (1996)
Actor
Linger (2008)
as Yan's Roomate
Moving Targets (2004)
as Fat Seven
Divergence (2005)
as Mou Wai Bun
The Trough (2018)
as Bo The Nine Fingers
Whatever You Want (1994)
as Private Eye
Brothers (2007)
Actor
Fist Power (2000)
as Fatty
Don't Go Breaking My Heart (2011)
as John
But Always (2014)
as Uncle Ji
Colour of the Game (2017)
as Slaughter
Mr. Wai-Go (1998)
Actor
The H.K. Triad (1999)
as Vendor
Love Under the Sun (2003)
as Self
Echoes of the Thunder (2023)
Actor
Men Suddenly in Black (2003)
as Sgt. Chan
A Lifetime Treasure (2019)
as Rainy Cloud
Crazy n' the City (2005)
as Milk Powder Shoplifter
The House That Never Dies II (2017)
as 军阀
A Gambler's Story (2001)
as Landlord
Iceman: The Time Traveler (2018)
as Deng Yungen
The Extreme Fox (2013)
Actor
Tactical Unit - The Code (2008)
as Tong
Nightmares in Precinct 7 (2001)
as Sai Keung
One Wacky Summer (2025)
as Yang Baoquan
The Story of My Son (1990)
as Catering Service Man
Break War (2024)
as Zhou Shiwen
Tactical Unit - Human Nature (2008)
as Fat Tong / Sgt Lam Tong
Diva: Ah Hey (2003)
as Kam Hing Cheung
My Dad Is a Jerk (1997)
as Tourist with Family Photographed by Cheo
Imprisoned: Survival Guide for Rich and Prodigal (2015)
as Master Chef
Happy Birthday (2007)
as Orderly
Elixir of Love (2004)
as Big Fish
A Windfall Trap (2019)
Actor
The Odd One Dies (1997)
as Mahjong Den's Customer
Everyday is Valentine (2001)
as Mr. Wu
Boxer's Story (2004)
as Uncle Keun
Heart for Heaven (2015)
as 何大昌
MBA Partners (2016)
Actor
Fairy Tale Killer (2012)
as Cheung Fai
Better and Better (2013)
Actor
Killing Me Tenderly (1997)
as Member of Su Kan's village
72 Hours - Operation Gold (2023)
Actor
Just Another Margin (2014)
Actor
Cop Unbowed (2004)
Actor
Afraid of Nothing, the Jobless King (1999)
as Ser's Thug
Beach Spike (2011)
as Water-Father
Good Take! (2016)
Actor
Beauty and the 7 Beasts (2007)
as Sonny
The Fortune Buddies (2011)
as Martial monk
Intruder (1997)
as Cleaning River Entrance
Simply Actors (2007)
as Brother Pang
Beauty on Duty (2010)
as Fatty
Unusual Deal (2025)
Actor
The Woman Knight of Mirror Lake (2011)
as Gui Fu
Love for All Seasons (2003)
as Fatty
Help!!! (2000)
as Dr. Andy
Turn Left, Turn Right (2003)
as Restaurant Owner
A Busy Night (2016)
as Wang Guoliang
2 Young (2005)
Actor
Colour of the Loyalty (2005)
as Sgt Mi (Rice)
King of Gambler 2016 (2016)
Actor
Womb Ghosts (2010)
as Kwok Lok
The Jade and the Pearl (2010)
as Tiger Chan
Mo Zhan (2018)
Actor
A Murder Erased (2022)
as WAI
Mo Zhan 3 (2018)
Actor
Looking for Mr. Perfect (2003)
as Bobby Chan
Time (2021)
as Chung
Devil Face, Angel Heart (2002)
as Kwan
Mo Zhan 4 (2018)
Actor
Juliet in Love (2000)
as Fat Pang
Papa Loves You (2004)
as Inspector Lee
I'll Call You (2006)
as Manny's Father
Live Hard (1989)
Actor
Poker King (2009)
as Annoying Gambler
The Miracle Box (2004)
as UPS Delivery Man
Infernal Storm (2021)
as He Tianze
Mo Zhan 2 (2018)
Actor
Possessed (2002)
as Lay Buddhist
Ultra Reinforcement (2012)
Actor
Boundless (2013)
as Self
The Constable (2013)
as Ah Wai
Shark Busters (2002)
as Chan Ho Lung
To Love or Not to Love (2017)
Actor
Every Dog Has His Date (2001)
as Fatty
My Dear Elephant (2019)
Actor
My Fair Dad (2021)
as Du Changyong
2 Become 1 (2006)
as Police Sergeant
Love Contractually (2017)
as Ye's father
Happy Partners (2017)
as Brother Sue
Forest of Death (2007)
as Commissioner Wong
My Kung Fu Sweetheart (2006)
as Brother Wai
Billion Coward (2020)
as Police Chief
Sound of Colors (2003)
as Hoi Yeuk's Father
The Cursed (2018)
as Brother Awesome
Run Papa Run (2008)
as Big Mouth
Resort Massacre (2000)
as Joey
House of the Invisibles (2007)
as Fatty Chow
If U Care... (2002)
as Big Guy
Cop on a Mission (2001)
as Ho
The Blood Rules (2000)
as Shoot
The Trouble-Makers (2003)
as Mr. Chow the Landlord
Fake Partner (2018)
Actor
Mayday 3DNA (2011)
Actor
The Open Road (2005)
Actor
Truth or Dare : 6th Floor Rear Flat (2003)
Actor
House No. 7 (2018)
Actor
Ghost Office (2001)
as Knife Lam (segment "A Horny Ghost")
Proud and Confident (1989)
Actor
Indiana Five Stars (2017)
as Xue Ye
A Killer's Blues (1989)
Actor
Sleepless Fashion (2011)
as Qin Feng
The Stewardess (2002)
as Fatty
Maniacal Night (2001)
Actor
Sunshine Cops (1999)
Actor
Roaring Wheels (2000)
Actor
Infernal Mission (2004)
Actor
Chrysanthemum to the Beast (2012)
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Hero of City (2001)
as Sing Wah Chyun
Tactical Unit - Partners (2009)
as Sarge
Play with Strangers (2000)
as Snow Yung
Chosen 2 (2020)
Actor
Dancing Lion (2007)
as Shopkeeper
Monkey King: Wushuang (2021)
Actor
The Island (2010)
as Xue
All About Love (2005)
as Ko's Colleague
If You Cherishes Me (2017)
Actor
The Unusual Youth (2005)
Actor
Crazy Stupid Thief (2012)
as Cha Er Si
Chosen 2 (2020)
Actor
Explosive City (2004)
as Mendosa
Twilight Garden (2000)
Actor
A Wedding or a Funeral (2004)
Actor
Gao Xing (2009)
Actor
Kung Fu Master Is My Grandma! (2003)
as Internet Cafe Boss
Love @ First Note (2006)
as Lam Yu
The Secret of the President (2018)
Actor
Prison on Fire: Plaintive Destiny (2001)
as Uncle Pui
Kill Time (2016)
as Zhang Hongmin
To My Dearest Father (2003)
Actor
Chosen 2 (2020)
Actor
45 Days Lover (2002)
as Mr. Wong
The Second Face (—)
Actor
Gold Fingers (2001)
Actor
U-Man (2002)
as Skinny
Pay Back (2013)
as Boss Chen
Insistence (2012)
as Father
Gun Transit (2015)
Actor
Shining Moment (2017)
as Yu Huihuan
Just One Look (2002)
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Where is the Money (2020)
as Liu Hongtu
The Land with No Boundary (2011)
Actor
Good-for-Nothing Heros (2012)
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Sweet Summer Love (2013)
as Director Zhu
The Apostles (2014)
as Motel Owner
A Wind Cold Town (2007)
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The Marvellous Cook (2000)
Actor
Ex Fighter (2014)
Actor
Tian Jiang Heng Cai (2017)
Actor
Doctor No… (2001)
Actor
Undying Heart (2006)
as Uncle Fat
Wonderful Friends (2016)
Actor
Gods Must Be Juicy 2 (2017)
Actor
Dead End (2001)
Actor
Goddess Era (2016)
Actor
Break (2014)
as 钱东旭
That Mr. Zhou (—)
Actor
Special Biological Research Sector 2 (2016)
Actor
The Key to Destiny (2004)
Actor
Fatal Heartbeat (2018)
Actor
Tou Míng Qing Ren (2018)
Actor
Bust Family (2004)
as 香老闆
Sha Shou Gong Si (2018)
Actor
Chasing News (2019)
Actor
The Love Expert (2013)
Actor
Graduation Journey (2017)
Actor
My Troublesome Buddy (2003)
Actor
Gods Must Be Juicy (2017)
Actor
Mr. Zheng (2022)
Actor
Summer of Fire (2018)
Actor
My Baby Shot Me Down (2004)
as Lam Kwok Keung
The True Love (2014)
as Ke Teng
An Unposed Letter (2004)
Actor
La Historia Du Un Amor (2017)
as Li Qingzhao
My Romeo (2004)
Actor
Snow Falling From the Sky of June (2004)
Actor
Pathological Hunter (2018)
Actor
The Movie Story (1996)
Actor
In Love With A Monster (—)
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The Loan Shark (2011)
as Tien San
Money Kills (2004)
as Hung
Everything Is Nothing (2012)
Actor
Special Biological Research Sector (2016)
Actor
Twinkle Stars (2003)
Actor
The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010)
as Deputy Mayor Cheung Ho-Tin