Wing Lun Tam

Alan Tam

  • Name: Alan Tam
  • Native name: 譚詠麟
  • Given name: Tam Wing Lun Alan
  • Also Known as: Tan Yong Lin, 谭咏麟
  • Nationality: Hong Konger
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: August 23, 1950
  • Age: 75
Alan Tam is a Hong Kong pop singer and actor. He played a major role in developing the Cantopop scene in the 1980s, as he was known for singing romantic ballads with modern arrangements. Today, he is still active in the music and film industry, releasing new albums on a regular basis.

Since the late 1980s, he has served as a mentor for the cantopop music industry, earning the nickname the "Principal" or "Principal Tam". Today, he is regularly seen across the media in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and various parts of East Asia, participating in all types of entertainment-related events and charity activities.

As of 2013, Alan Tam has launched a total of 115 solo albums and has sold over 35 million records worldwide. He is also holding the record for having the most concerts in Hong Kong as a solo artist. Edit Biography
Producer
Year Title Type Rating
1987
Movie
0.0
Composer
Year Title Type Rating
1988
Movie
0.0
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1992
The Modern Love Story
The Modern Love Story
Hong Kong Drama, 1992, 20 eps
(Ep. 11, 13, Part 2 Ep. 2) (Main Role)
20
(Ep. 11, 13, Part 2 Ep. 2)
Main Role
6.9
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2018
House of the Rising Sons
House of the Rising Sons
Hong Kong Movie, 2018,
["The Wynners" lead vocal] (Support Role)
["The Wynners" lead vocal]
Support Role
7.0
2018
Agent Mr. Chan
Agent Mr. Chan
Hong Kong Movie, 2018,
[Negotiation specialist] (Guest Role)
[Negotiation specialist]
Guest Role
6.0
2016
Fooling Around Jiang Hu
Fooling Around Jiang Hu
Hong Kong Movie, 2016,
Kam Ngan Lun / "Golden Alan" (Main Role)
Kam Ngan Lun / "Golden Alan"
Main Role
1.0
2013
I Love Hong Kong 2013
I Love Hong Kong 2013
Hong Kong Movie, 2013,
Ha Shek Lam [Old] (Support Role)
Ha Shek Lam [Old]
Support Role
6.8
2011
Sleepless Fashion
Sleepless Fashion
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Alex [Editor-in-chief] (Support Role)
Alex [Editor-in-chief]
Support Role
6.5
2011
72 Heroes
72 Heroes
Chinese Movie, 2011,
Hunag Ying (Main Role)
Main Role
6.1
2010
Here Comes Fortune
Here Comes Fortune
Hong Kong Movie, 2010,
Choi San Jung Goon (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2003
Men Suddenly in Black
Men Suddenly in Black
Hong Kong Movie, 2003,
[Hotel guest] (Guest Role)
[Hotel guest]
Guest Role
6.9
1993
The Tigers: The Legend of Canton
The Tigers: The Legend of Canton
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Alan To (Main Role)
Alan To
Main Role
0.0
1993
Master Wong Vs Master Wong
Master Wong Vs Master Wong
Hong Kong Movie, 1993,
Wong Fei-Hong (Main Role)
Main Role
6.5
1992
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Hong Kong Movie, 1992,
Wong Fei Hung (Main Role)
Wong Fei Hung
Main Role
6.2
1991
Alan & Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye
Alan & Eric: Between Hello and Goodbye
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Alan Tam (Main Role)
Main Role
7.5
1991
The Last Blood
The Last Blood
Hong Kong Movie, 1991,
Lui Tai (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
1990
Pantyhose Hero
Pantyhose Hero
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Alan / Gaykey (Main Role)
Main Role
6.5
1990
No Risk, No Gain
No Risk, No Gain
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Ray (Main Role)
Ray
Main Role
7.3
1990
The Fortune Code
The Fortune Code
Hong Kong Movie, 1990,
Robin (Main Role)
Robin
Main Role
7.8
1989
Little Cop
Little Cop
Hong Kong Movie, 1989,
[Head of mental hospital] (Guest Role)
[Head of mental hospital]
Guest Role
0.0
1988
The Dragon Family
The Dragon Family
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Allan (Main Role)
Allan
Main Role
7.1
1988
Love Soldier of Fortune
Love Soldier of Fortune
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
Antonio Go (Main Role)
Antonio Go
Main Role
0.0
1988
The Romancing Star 2
The Romancing Star 2
Hong Kong Movie, 1988,
[Himself] (Guest Role)
[Himself]
Guest Role
6.6
1987
You Are My Destiny
You Are My Destiny
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
"Tempo" (Main Role)
"Tempo"
Main Role
0.0
1987
Rich and Famous
Rich and Famous
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
Mak Ying Hung (Support Role)
Mak Ying Hung
Support Role
7.2
1987
Armour of God 1
Armour of God 1
Hong Kong Movie, 1987,
Alan (Main Role)
Alan
Main Role
7.5
1986
My Family
My Family
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
[Theater audience] (Guest Role)
[Theater audience]
Guest Role
6.9
1986
The Strange Bedfellow
The Strange Bedfellow
Hong Kong Movie, 1986,
[Himself] (Guest Role)
[Himself]
Guest Role
0.0
1985
Mummy Dearest
Mummy Dearest
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
Lee Kam Lun / "Alan" (Main Role)
Lee Kam Lun / "Alan"
Main Role
6.5
1985
Kung Hei Fat Choy
Kung Hei Fat Choy
Hong Kong Movie, 1985,
"Money God" (Main Role)
"Money God"
Main Role
0.0
1983
Esprit d'Amour
Esprit d'Amour
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
Koo Chi Ming (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
1983
Play Catch
Play Catch
Hong Kong Movie, 1983,
Elflynn Lo (Main Role)
Elflynn Lo
Main Role
0.0
1982
Till Death Do We Scare
Till Death Do We Scare
Hong Kong Movie, 1982,
Bruce Sit (Main Role)
Bruce Sit
Main Role
6.5
1982
Devil Returns
Devil Returns
Chinese Movie, 1982,
Lo Yu Ching (Main Role)
Lo Yu Ching
Main Role
0.0
1981
If I Were for Real
If I Were for Real
Taiwanese Movie, 1981,
Li Hsiao Chang (Main Role)
Li Hsiao Chang
Main Role
0.0
1981
Lucky by Chance
Lucky by Chance
Taiwanese Movie, 1981,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1980
Poor Chasers
Poor Chasers
Taiwanese Movie, 1980,
Fang Rui (Support Role)
Fang Rui
Support Role
0.0
1979
The Funny Couple
The Funny Couple
Taiwanese Movie, 1979,
(Main Role)
Main Role
0.0
1978
Making It
Making It
Hong Kong Movie, 1978,
Liang Shih Hua / Alan (Main Role)
Liang Shih Hua / Alan
Main Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
1999
Left Right Love Destiny
Left Right Love Destiny
Hong Kong Special, 1999, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2024
Infinity and Beyond Season 4
Infinity and Beyond Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2024, 14 eps
(Ep. 1-2) (Guest)
14
(Ep. 1-2)
Guest
7.7
2022
Time Concert Season 2
Time Concert Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest
8.1
2022
Midlife, Sing & Shine!
Midlife, Sing & Shine!
Hong Kong TV Show, 2022, 21 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 13-14, 21) (Guest)
21
[Judge] (Ep. 13-14, 21)
Guest
6.9
2022
Our Theme Songs
Our Theme Songs
Hong Kong TV Show, 2022, 7 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
7
(Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2022
Our Song Season 4
Our Song Season 4
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
[VCR] (Ep. 1) (Guest)
12
[VCR] (Ep. 1)
Guest
7.4
2022
Infinity and Beyond
Infinity and Beyond
Chinese TV Show, 2022, 12 eps
[Interview / Performance] (Ep. 1, 10) (Guest)
12
[Interview / Performance] (Ep. 1, 10)
Guest
7.9
2021
Night in the Greater Bay
Night in the Greater Bay
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 13 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest)
13
(Ep. 11)
Guest
8.0
2021
Time Concert
Time Concert
Chinese TV Show, 2021, 14 eps
(Regular Member)
14
Regular Member
7.8
2021
Stars Academy
Stars Academy
Hong Kong TV Show, 2021, 14 eps
[Host] (Ep. 8-9) (Guest)
14
[Host] (Ep. 8-9)
Guest
7.7
2020
Our Song Season 2
Our Song Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2020, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
7.4
2018
Good Night Show - All Star VS You
Good Night Show - All Star VS You
Hong Kong TV Show, 2018, 51 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
51
(Ep. 1)
Guest
10.0
2017
Come Sing with Me Season 2
Come Sing with Me Season 2
Chinese TV Show, 2017, 12 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
12
(Ep. 1)
Guest
7.6
2016
The Queen of D.n.A
The Queen of D.n.A
Hong Kong TV Show, 2016, 13 eps
(Main Host)
13
Main Host
0.0
2016
I Heart HK
I Heart HK
Hong Kong TV Show, 2016, 18 eps
(Ep. 2) (Guest)
18
(Ep. 2)
Guest
7.5
2016
Eat La Men
Eat La Men
Hong Kong TV Show, 2016, 17 eps
(Guest)
17
Guest
0.0
2016
3 Hungry Sisters
3 Hungry Sisters
Hong Kong TV Show, 2016, 9 eps
(Guest)
9
Guest
0.0
2014
The Voice Season 4
The Voice Season 4
Hong Kong TV Show, 2014, 12 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 10) (Regular Member)
12
[Judge] (Ep. 10)
Regular Member
0.0
2013
The Voice of the Stars
The Voice of the Stars
Hong Kong TV Show, 2013, 13 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 13) (Guest)
13
[Judge] (Ep. 13)
Guest
0.0
2012
Asian Wave
Asian Wave
Chinese TV Show, 2012, 22 eps
[Judge] (Main Host)
22
[Judge]
Main Host
0.0
2010
Super King
Super King
Taiwanese TV Show, 2010, 33 eps
(Ep. 25) (Guest)
33
(Ep. 25)
Guest
0.0
2008
Super Trio Series 8: Super Trio Supreme
Super Trio Series 8: Super Trio Supreme
Hong Kong TV Show, 2008, 45 eps
(Ep. 43) (Guest)
45
(Ep. 43)
Guest
7.2
2006
Beautiful Cooking
Beautiful Cooking
Hong Kong TV Show, 2006, 19 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 1, 13) (Guest)
19
[Judge] (Ep. 1, 13)
Guest
7.6
2005
Minutes to Fame
Minutes to Fame
Hong Kong TV Show, 2005, 17 eps
(Ep. 17) (Guest)
17
(Ep. 17)
Guest
0.0
1998
Super Trio Series 3: The Super Trio Show
Super Trio Series 3: The Super Trio Show
Hong Kong TV Show, 1998, 26 eps
(Ep. 26) (Guest)
26
(Ep. 26)
Guest
10.0
1997
Super Trio Series 2: Movie Buff Championship 2
Super Trio Series 2: Movie Buff Championship 2
Hong Kong TV Show, 1997, 23 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest)
23
(Ep. 5)
Guest
10.0
1996
Xing Guang Ban Wo Xin
Xing Guang Ban Wo Xin
Chinese TV Show, 1996, 20 eps
(Ep. 16) (Guest)
20
(Ep. 16)
Guest
0.0
1995
Super Trio Series 1: Movie Buff Championship
Super Trio Series 1: Movie Buff Championship
Hong Kong TV Show, 1995, 31 eps
(Ep. 6, 9) (Guest)
31
(Ep. 6, 9)
Guest
7.9
1951
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps
(Ep. 40) (Guest)
76
(Ep. 40)
Guest
7.6
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  • First Name: Wing Lun
  • Family Name: Tam
  • Native name: 譚詠麟
  • Also Known as: Tan Yong Lin, 谭咏麟
  • Nationality: Hong Konger
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: August 23, 1950
  • Age: 75

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