Alan Tam

January 4, 2024
Pop Singer

Quick Facts

Alan Tam
Full Name Alan Tam
Occupation Pop Singer
Date Of Birth Aug 23, 1950(1950-08-23)
Age 74
Birthplace China
Country China
Birth City Hong Kong
Horoscope Virgo

Alan Tam Biography

Name Alan Tam
Birthday Aug 23
Birth Year 1950
Place Of Birth China
Home Town Hong Kong
Birth Country China
Birth Sign Virgo
Parents Jan Howell, William Fisher
Spouse Sally Yeung Kit Mei
Children(s) Brittney Fisher, Robert Bobby William FisherJr.

Alan Tam is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on August 23, 1950 in China, Hong Kong, China. English pop singer who helped develop the Cantopop scene with The Wynners and by singing modern ballads.

He served on the HK committee with Jackie Chan after the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake.

Alan Tam Wing-lun MH (traditional Chinese: 譚詠麟 ; simplified Chinese: 谭咏麟 ; pinyin: Tán Yǒnglín ; Cantonese Yale: Taam4 Wing6leon4 ; born 23 August 1950) is a Hong Kong 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. From 1983 to 1987, Alan Tam received numerous music awards and won Most Popular Male Artist and IFPI Award for successive four years, which made him the most famous superstar singer of Hong Kong in 1980s. In early 1988, he publicly quit all pop music award ceremonies and put most efforts in searching new direction for Cantopop music.

In the 1970s, Tam hosted the variety show The Wynners Show and took part in the television drama Over the Rainbow. He decided to pursue opportunities in Taiwan in 1980, and starred in renowned director Pai Ching-jui’s A Girl Without Sorrow. He subsequently starred in more than ten films in Taiwan including The Funny Couple and Part Time Job. He later starred in a number of films like Armour of God with Jackie Chan and Master Wong v. Master Wong which is a parody of legendary Canton kung fu fighter Wong Fei Hung. In 1981 Tam won the Best Actor award at the Golden Horse Awards for his role in If I Were for Real. He has virtually retired from acting since Age of Miracles (1996) and Aces Going Places (1997). However, he makes a comeback for Here Comes Fortune in 2010.

He married Sally Yeung Kit Mei in 1981.

Alan Tam Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Pop Singer
House Living in own house.

Alan Tam is one of the richest Pop Singer from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Tam 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was raised by his father, football player Tam Kong-pak, who played for the Republic of China in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

His albums include The Best Sound Ever Reborn and Rolling Power.

Tam was born in 1950 to football player Tam Kong-pak (譚江柏), who represented the Republic of China national team during the 1936 summer olympics. He attended Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School and Chi Lin Buddhist Secondary School. Then, he majored in Economics while attending Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 feet 9 inches

Alan Tam height 5 feet 9 inches Alan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alan Tam Dating?

According to our records, Alan Tam married to Sally Yeung Kit Mei. As of December 1, 2023, Alan Tam’s is not dating anyone.

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The Hong Kong press frequently reported a fierce rivalry between Tam and fellow singer Leslie Cheung. Although both artists were at peace with each other, it was the fans who created the spectacle of a musical feud. In the late 90s, the singers brushed aside any doubts about their friendship, and even appeared together in galas and other special programmes. In 1999, Leslie Cheung, together with other 17 singers, participated in the Album “Paying Tribute to Alan Tam” (誰可改變15週年紀念集) and collaborated to produce the single remix of Tam’s popular songs “Illusion” (幻影) and “Foggy Love” (霧之戀).

Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Alan Tam celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

In 2007 he was the recipient of the 30th Hall of Fame Award from the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong (CASH) for his 30+ years of contributions to the Hong Kong and Chinese music industry (以表揚他三十多年來對香港音樂創作及華人樂壇的貢獻).

Top Facts about Alan Tam

  1. Alan Tam is a Hong Kong singer and actor.
  2. He has released over 115 albums.
  3. Tam has won numerous awards, including the Golden Needle Award.
  4. He was one of the “Four Heavenly Kings” of Cantopop in the 1980s.
  5. Tam has sold over 35 million records worldwide.
  6. He is known for his hit songs “Love Trap” and “Friends”.
  7. Tam has acted in over 20 films and TV dramas.
  8. He retired from singing in 2019 after a farewell concert tour.
  9. Tam is also involved in charity work and community service.
  10. He remains a beloved icon in Hong Kong’s entertainment industry.

How old is Alan Tam now?

72 years (August 23, 1950)

Who is Alan Tam wife?

Sally Yeung Kit Mei

Where was Alan Tam born?

British Hong Kong

How old is Sally Yeh?

60 years (September 30, 1961)

How old is Hacken Lee?

54 years (December 6, 1967)

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