Ching Tien

Ching Tien

Deceased · Born: Mar 17, 1935 · Died: Jun 2, 1993

Personal Details

BornMar 17, 1935 Shanghai, China

Biography

Tien Ching, a native of Shanghai with ancestral ties to Hunan province, is a notable figure in Hong Kong cinema, particularly in the 1970s, for his prolific portrayal of unflattering characters. He is often remembered for his recurring roles as a cuckold, impotent, lecherous, slippery, and smarmy individual, as well as a back-stabber, in numerous martial arts, exploitation, and adult-oriented comedic films that dominated the Mandarin dialect-driven Hong Kong film scene during that era.

Prior to his tenure at Shaw Brothers, Tien Ching had a more auspicious career as a young actor under contract with Cathay/MPG&I in the 1960s. During this period, he was elevated to leading man status in many Cathay contemporary romance and period action titles, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.

Career

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1993
The Bare-Footed Kid
The Bare-Footed Kid as Miss Ho's Worker
{"id":59538,"title":"Crystal Hunt","year":"1991","character":"Lisa's father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crystal-hunt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59538.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Crystal Hunt
Crystal Hunt as Lisa's father
{"id":59828,"title":"The Banquet","year":"1991","character":"Uncle Roast Pork Bun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-banquet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59828.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59828.jpg"},"released":1}
The Banquet
The Banquet as Uncle Roast Pork Bun
{"id":219205,"title":"Miracles: The Canton Godfather","year":"1989","character":"Chow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miracles-the-canton-godfather","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219205.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":225730,"title":"The Eighth Happiness","year":"1988","character":"Beautiful's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-eighth-happiness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225730.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225730.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Eighth Happiness
The Eighth Happiness as Beautiful's Father
{"id":156196,"title":"Ninja: The Battalion","year":"1988","character":"(archive footage)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ninja-the-battalion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156196.jpg"},"released":1}
Ninja: The Battalion
Ninja: The Battalion as (archive footage)
{"id":80688,"title":"Xiao zi you zhong","year":"1982","character":"Mr. Chun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/xiao-zi-you-zhong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80688.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":101264,"title":"The Kung Fu Instructor","year":"1979","character":"Meng Fa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kung-fu-instructor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101264.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101264.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":129392,"title":"The Proud Youth","year":"1978","character":"Sima Wuji","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-proud-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129392.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Proud Youth
The Proud Youth as Sima Wuji
{"id":24784,"title":"Executioners from Shaolin","year":"1977","character":"His Highness","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/executioners-from-shaolin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24784.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":229783,"title":"Tian luo da po wu hang zhen","year":"1977","character":"Wang Chow","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tian-luo-da-po-wu-hang-zhen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229783.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":124030,"title":"Liu xing hu die jian","year":"1976","character":"Hsia Ching","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/liu-xing-hu-die-jian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124030.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":119573,"title":"The Spiritual Boxer","year":"1975","character":"Eunuch Li Lien Ying","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spiritual-boxer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119573.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
The Spiritual Boxer
The Spiritual Boxer as Eunuch Li Lien Ying
{"id":222208,"title":"Dong kai ji","year":"1975","character":"Prince Fang Tien Ding","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dong-kai-ji","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222208.jpg"},"released":1}
Dong kai ji
Dong kai ji as Prince Fang Tien Ding
{"id":222087,"title":"Dynasty of Blood","year":"1973","character":"Ma Zhong Hsin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dynasty-of-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222087.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222087.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Dynasty of Blood
Dynasty of Blood as Ma Zhong Hsin
{"id":121415,"title":"The Boxer from Shantung","year":"1972","character":"Li Caishun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boxer-from-shantung","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121415.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
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Man of Iron
Man of Iron as Yu Chow-Kai
{"id":225782,"title":"The Delightful Forest","year":"1972","character":"Shi En, the Golden Eye","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-delightful-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225782.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225782.jpg"},"released":1}
The Delightful Forest
The Delightful Forest as Shi En, the Golden Eye
{"id":226027,"title":"The 14 Amazons","year":"1972","character":"Third Prince","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-14-amazons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226027.jpg"},"released":1}
The 14 Amazons
The 14 Amazons as Third Prince
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