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