Law Lok-lam
Law Lok-lam | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 20, 1948 Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Known for | Character actor affiliated with TVB, known as "the actor who died five times in one day" |
Law Lok-lam (, born on 20 October 1948) is an experienced Hong Kong character actor affiliated with Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). Since the 1970s, he has featured in a wide array of Hong Kong television dramas and gained global fame as "the actor who died five times in a single day," when five different shows depicting his character’s death were broadcast concurrently. Law initially joined TVB in 1976 as a background actor but departed the same year to work with rival station Commercial Television (CTV). After spending almost ten years at Asia Television (ATV), he returned to TVB in 1990. In recognition of his enduring dedication, he was one of five performers awarded the "TVB Professional Actor Awards" in 2014.
Early life
Originating from Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, Law relocated to Macao at the age of 14. His early work experience included factory labor and logistics roles. Following his secondary education, he managed a modest travel agency and served as a tour guide. At 23, he enrolled in the Shaw Brothers artists training program, marking the start of his acting profession.
Law Lok-lam embarked on his television journey in 1975 with the now-defunct Commercial Television (CTV). Pursuing enhanced prospects, he briefly joined Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) as an extra before returning to CTV. When CTV shut down in 1978, Law transitioned to Asia Television (ATV) in 1979, which also eventually ceased operations. In 1990, he left ATV to rejoin TVB. Thanks to the growing popularity of TVB dramas both domestically and overseas, Law established himself as a familiar face on television.
In April 2011, Law attracted international attention when five TVB series featuring scenes of his characters dying aired simultaneously. This unique occurrence earned him the moniker "the actor who died five times in one day." The shows involved were 2011’s Grace Under Fire and Relic of an Emissary, alongside earlier works: 2006’s Face to Fate, 2002’s Police Station No. 7, and 2001’s Virtues of Harmony.
Personal life
At age 21, Law wed a distant cousin, with whom he had two daughters; however, their marriage dissolved due to his youth and limited understanding of marital responsibilities. Following their separation, he met fellow artist Chan Bo-yee during the filming of Dream of the Red Chamber at CTV in 1977. Chan is the younger sibling of Connie Chan, a prominent Hong Kong idol from the 1960s. They married in 1982 and had a daughter named Tisha Law, who is currently an artiste with TVB. Although Law and Chan divorced in 2011, they continue residing separately under one roof because of Hong Kong’s high living expenses.
In October 2012, Tisha married Otto Chan, who finished as runner-up in the 2006 Mr. Hong Kong contest and is also active as a TVB artiste.
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB)
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | That Tender Age | 少年十五二十時 | ||
| 1990 | Kim Mo Tuk Ku Kau Pait | 劍魔獨孤求敗 | Lonely Sky 獨孤天峰 | |
| Blood of Good and Evil | 我本善良 | Cheung Ding-bong 蔣定邦 | ||
| The Serpentine Romance | 奇幻人間世 | Rock musician 石頭道人 | ||
| The Hunter's Prey | 烏金血劍 | Chung Dan 宗單 | ||
| An Elite's Choice | 飛越官場 | Wai Yuk-koon 韋玉冠 | ||
| Brother, Handcuff Me | 綫人 | TV movie | ||
| 1991 | The Zu Mountain Saga | 蜀山奇俠之仙侶奇緣 | Hin Yuen Fat King 軒轅法王 | |
| The Sword of Conquest | 怒劍嘯狂沙 | Wu Yan 烏恩 | ||
| The Survivor | 藍色風暴 | Liu Gwan 雷軍 | ||
| 1992 | Thief of Honour | 血璽金刀 | Cheung Jan 張真 | |
| The Greed of Man | 大時代 | Yip Tin 葉天 | ||
| Revelation of the Last Hero | 風之刀 | Hung Chun 洪震 | ||
| Road For The Heroes | 出位江湖 | Mo Yue-man 毛語問 |
Asia Television (ATV)
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lovers Arrow | 情人箭 | Chin Mung-bak 展夢白 | |
| It Takes A Thief | 俠盜風流 | Yat-dim-hung 江湖一點紅 | ||
| Reincarnated | 天蠶變 | Luk Dan 陸丹 | ||
| Dragon Strikes | 天龍訣 | Luk Dan 陸丹 | ||
| 1980 | On The Waterfront | 湖海爭霸錄 | Tit Gwok 鐵角 | |
| Dynasty | 大內群英 | Mo Ming 無名 | ||
| Fatherland | 大地恩情 | Yung Cheung 容昌 | ||
| Dynasty II | 大內群英續集 | White Brow 白眉道长 | ||
| The Tai-Chi Master | 太極張三豐 | Chu Chung-bat 朱重八 | ||
| 1983 | 101 Citizen Arrest | 101拘捕令 | Tsui Dai Wa | |
| 1984 | Forget Me Not | 毋忘我 | Zhuang Ping 莊平 | |
| 1985 | Return of the Undercover | 四大名捕重出江湖 | Lang Huet |
Commercial Television (CTV)
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The Legend of the Condor Heroes | 射雕英雄傳 | Lo Yau-kiuk 魯有腳 | |
| The Return of the Condor Heroes | 神鵰俠侶 | Yeung Kuo 楊過 | ||
| 1977 | Dream of the Red Chamber | 紅樓夢 | Bui Ming 焙茗 | |
| Baifa Monü Zhuan | 白髮魔女傳 | Yue Ming-ko 岳鳴柯 | ||
| The Magic Crane | 仙鶴神針 | Ma Kwan-mo 馬君武 | ||
| 1978 | Meteor, Butterfly, Sword | 流星蝴蝶劍 | Meng Sing-wan 孟星魂 | |
| Knight of the Gold Sword | 金刀情俠 |