Biography
Tam Ping-man (14 November 1933 – 5 September 2020) was a Hong Kong actor and singer. With his deep-rooted dubbing work and nurturing talents, he has been full of talents for half a century and has earned him the reputation of "dubbing king". Some of his most famous dubbing work includes being the voice of the U.S. actor Marlon Brando in the movie The Godfather (1972) and Charlie Townsend in the U.S. TV series Charlie's Angels (1976 to 1981). In addition, he was the first horse racing commentator in Hong Kong.
Besides dubbing work, Tam was an avid actor, he has recurring appearances in the popular variety show Enjoy Yourself Tonight or EYT, he had also starred in many well-known TVB TV series such as A House Is Not a Home (TV series), Yesterday's Glitter, The Shell Game, The Misadventure of Zoo etc.
Tam had a long-time on-screen partner who was also a well known Hong Kong actress, Lee Heung-kam. They co-founded a production company together in 1974.Tam received the TVB Anniversary Awards - Life Achievement Award in 2014.On September 5, 2020, Tam died at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai at the age of 86, he had cancer and was having difficulty breathing before being rushed to the hospital.
Filmography
all 83
Movies 42
TV Shows 41
Voice 1
Director 1
self 1
Sky on Fire (2016)
House of Wolves (2016)
Port of Call (2015)
Wild City (2015)
An Inspector Calls (2015)
Shades of Life (2014)
Young and Dangerous: Reloaded (2013)
Life Without Principle (2011)
A Simple Life (2011)
Gallants (2010)
Triad Wars (2008)
Men Suddenly in Black 2 (2006)
Exiled (2006)
Election 2 (2006)
Election (2005)
The Heroine of the Yangs (II) (1998)
The Heroine of the Yangs (1998)
The Heroine of the Yangs (I) (1998)
The Folk Tales (1996)
The Good Old Days (1996)
I Have a Date with Spring (1996)
Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
The Great General (1994)
The Silver Tycoon (1993)
Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Murder Of Pat Sin Restaurant's Whole Family (1993)
Beside the Seaside, Beside the Sea (1991)
The Banquet (1991)
Ten Thousand Ways To Be a Millionaire (1991)
Days of Glory (1991)
Cherished Moments (1990)
The Legend Of The Dragon Pearl (1990)
Song Bird (1989)
Family Fortune (1989)
For Once In A Life Time (1989)
The Price Of Growing Up (1987)
The Upstart and the Self-Made Man (1987)
The Seasons (1987)
The Turbulent Decade (1986)
Men of the House (1986)
The Unyielding Master Lim (1986)
The Lamp Lore (1986)
The Reincarnated Princess (1985)
The Legend Of The General Who Never Was (1985)
The Legend of Lady Chung (1985)
North South West East (1984)
The Fortune Teller (II) (1983)
The Lives on Duck Lane (1983)
In the Game Boat (1983)
Old Master Q: Water Margin (1982)
Buddhism Palm (1982)
星塵 (1982)
A Perfect Match (1981)
Yesterday's Glitter (1980)
The Adventurers (1980)
The Shell Game (1980)
Five Easy Pieces (1980)
This Land Is Mine (1979)
The Dragon, The Odds (1979)
Kung Fu vs. Yoga (1979)
The Utmost Greatness (1979)
A House Is Not a Home (1977)
Absent Minded Inspector (1977)
The Great Man (1977)
You Are Wonderful (1976)
Learned Bride Thrice Fools the Bridegroom (1976)
Maids-in-Waiting (1975)
Laugh in the Sleeve (1975)
The Rat Catcher (1974)
Chinese Folklore (1974)
A Mad World of Fools (1974)
Hong Kong 73 (1974)
The Country Bumpkin (1974)
Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend (1973)
The Money-tree (1973)
Lucky Seven (1970)
Convivial Trio (1970)
Happy Times (1970)
The Little Warrior (1969)
Dragnet of the Law (1967)
The Perilous Rescue (1967)
Return of Lady Bond (1966)
Lady Bond (1966)
A New, Improved Lady (1964)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1933-11-14
Deathday2020-09-05 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceBritish Hong Kong, United Kingdom
ChildrenAnita Tam
CitizenshipsHong Kong
Also Known As谭炳文, 譚炳文
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