Raymond Lam
A Hong Kong entertainment heavyweight whose leading man charm and musical talent made him a defining television star and pop idol for a generation.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Chinese actor and singer·Birthday: December 8·Generation X
Biography
Raymond Lam Fung didn't just act in TVB dramas; for years, he embodied the network's star power. With a smile that launched countless magazine covers and a versatility that ranged from historical epics to gritty modern crime thrillers, Lam became the face of Cantonese television in the 2000s and 2010s. His roles in series like 'Moonlight Resonance' and 'Line Walker' were cultural events, making him a household name across Asia. But his ambition stretched beyond the screen; concurrently, he built a successful singing career, releasing albums and holding concerts that showcased his pop sensibilities. This dual-track success solidified his status as a true multimedia star, a 'king' of both heartthrob roles and catchy Cantopop, whose work defined an era of Hong Kong entertainment.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Raymond was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Raymond Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Raymond's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the TVB Anniversary Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Line Walker' (2014).
- Launched a successful parallel music career, winning multiple Jade Solid Gold Best Male Singer awards.
- Starred in the critically acclaimed time-travel drama 'A Step into the Past', a major early career breakthrough.
Did You Know?
He is popularly nicknamed 'King of Chok' in Hong Kong media, a term referring to his signature posing style.
He is a trained dancer and often incorporates complex dance routines into his music performances.
He left TVB in 2014 to focus on his music career and mainland China projects.
He is an avid car enthusiast.
“Every character is a new life to live, a new soul to understand.”
