Age, Biography and Wiki
Simon Yam was born on 19 March, 1955 in British Hong Kong, is an actor. Discover Simon Yam's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
19 March, 1955 |
| Birthday |
19 March |
| Birthplace |
British Hong Kong |
| Nationality |
Hong Kong |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 69 years old group.
Simon Yam Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Simon Yam height is 1.8 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.8 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Simon Yam's Wife?
His wife is Ho Sui-yi (m. 1981-1986)
Sophia Kao (m. 1997)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Ho Sui-yi (m. 1981-1986)
Sophia Kao (m. 1997) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Ella Yam (daughter) |
Simon Yam Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Simon Yam worth at the age of 69 years old? Simon Yam’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Hong Kong. We have estimated
Simon Yam's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Simon Yam Social Network
Timeline
On 20 July 2019, Yam was stabbed at promotional event in China. He got little injury and as his manager said: “He was stabbed in the tummy area and also got a cut on his right hand”. He got small operation in Zhongshan city and successfully recovered.
In 2013, Yam directed his first film, as part of the Hong Kong portmaneau horror film Tales from the Dark 1.
In 2000, Yam starred as Cheung San, the progenitor of all vampires, in the television series My Date with a Vampire II, produced by ATV. In 2003, Yam made his Hollywood film debut in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life as Shaolin crime lord.
In 1989, he starred in the Japanese-Hong Kong co-production of Bloodfight. 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 Full Contact, 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 Future Cops, a parody of Street Fighter directed by Wong Jing. In 1996, Yam began his role as Chiang Tin-Sung, the leader of the Hung Hing triads in the first three instalments of the Young and Dangerous film series.
Yam was previously married to his first wife Ho Sui-yi from 1981 and they divorced in 1986. In 1997 Yam married Sophia Kao, known as Qi Qi, an international model. Kao was born in Shanghai, but raised in Austria. They have a daughter, Ella.
Yam started off as a model 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.
Simon Yam Tat-wah (Chinese: 任達華 ; born 19 March 1955) is a Hong Kong actor and film producer. He received international acclaim for his performances in international film festival and box office hits such as Naked Killer, SPL: Sha Po Lang, Election, Election 2 , Exiled, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life and The Thieves.
