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简介

Tam Ping Man was a versatile Hong Kong artist, regarded as one of the most prominent pioneers of voice acting in Hong Kong's history. Born in 1933 into a well-off family in Hong Kong, he was the eldest of six siblings. His grandfather, Tan Yu An, was a wealthy Guangzhou merchant who owned gold shops, restaurants, restaurants, real estate, and a car company. Growing up with a passion for performing arts, Tam participated in various athletic activities during his secondary school years. He graduated from secondary school in 1952 and briefly worked in the family gold shop before deciding to pursue a career in entertainment. He began his artistic career with the help of his uncle, who introduced him to a film company owner, which opened doors for him in radio and acting. Tam Ping Man became renowned for his voice acting and dubbing work spanning over half a century, earning him the titles "Godfather of Voice Acting" and "King of Voice Acting" in recognition of his immense contributions to the field and his mentorship of future generations. He was also Hong Kong's first horse racing commentator. He passed away on September 5, 2020, and was commemorated in the 2021 television program "好聲好戲" and at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards in 2022.