David Lam Wai
Known for Acting · 204 credits
- Born
- 1954-10-08 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Yantai, Shandong Province, China
- Also known as
- 林威 · John Lam Wai · Lin Wai · Lin Wei · David Lam Wai · Lam Wai
Biography
A native of Taiwan, David Lam Wai first came to attention in 1984 with his role as the leader of a group of Mainland would-be jewel thieves in Johnny Mak's classic Long Arm of the Law. He got started in movies with bit part roles at Shaw Brothers studios, and after establishing himself as a lead actor, he participated in numerous crime, action, and gangster films throughout the 1980's and 90's.
Known For
TV Shows (8)
Movies (196)
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
King of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Flirting Scholar
1993
as King Ning
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Project A Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
No More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)
Royal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull
Long Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
The Curse of Turandot
2021
as Fireworks Master
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
as Lu Chien
Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Looking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
as Money Clan Member
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Buddha's Palm
1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Stars and Roses
1989
as Hong's boyfriend
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Lord Of East China Sea
1993
The Brave Archer 3
1981
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
as Temple Monk
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino
Code of Honor
1987
as Wang Han
The Duel of the Century
1981
as Chief Lama
Descendant of the Sun
1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
The Adventure of the King
2010
as Lord Ning
The Love That is Wrong
1993
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
Deadful Melody
1994
as Ghost Master
The Lady is the Boss
1983
as New Student (uncredited)
Ghostly Love
1989
as Ching Sam
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Never Say Die
2017
To Be No. 1
1996
as Three
The Fake Ghost Catchers
1982
Those Merry Souls
1985
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Casino security
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil
Witch
1992
A Fake Pretty Woman
1995
Bloody Brotherhood
1989
as Cheung Ka Wai
Ghost Killer
1992
as Yip Tai Nan
Picture of a Nymph
1988
as Swordsman
Crossing Hennessy
2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle
The Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Legend of the Fox
1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Integrity
2019
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979
as (uncredited)
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Wen Clan Member
Lord Of East China Sea II
1993
The Flag of Iron
1980
as One of 14 Eagles
The Daredevils
1979
as Soldier
Ode to Gallantry
1982
Killer Constable
1980
as Palace Guard
Men from the Gutter
1983
as Policeman at Raid
The Valiant Ones New
2007
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
as Hau Tin
Nothing Is Impossible
2006
as Godfather
Man of the Times
1993
Visa to Hell
1991
as Jiu Mou
The Treasure Hunters
1981
as Librarian
24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997
as Master River Wong
The Other Side of the Sea
1994
Conspirators
2013
as Ah Pang
Proud and Confident
1989
as Chiu
The Rebel Intruders
1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
as Fang Ting Suen
My Darling Genie
1984
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
The Tigress of Shaolin
1979
The Lady Assassin
1983
as Palace Guard
Winner Takes All
1982
Passing Flickers
1982
Ghost Story
2022
Crazy Spirit
1987
Dragon Town Story
1997
Wonderful Killer
1992
Danger Has Two Faces
1985
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
as Hong Kong Official
Lucky Dragon
1991
The Fighting Fool
1979
as Abducted villager
Homicidal Maniac
2000
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
The Vampire Combat
2001
as Mao Lung
Circus Kids
1994
House of Traps
1982
as Constable
Takes Two to Mingle
1990
Welcome
1985
as Lam Fong
The Strange Bedfellow
1986
Boxing Hero
2003
Heroic Brothers
1991
The Enchantress
1983
as (uncredited)
Return of Dragon
1998
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Come from China
1992
as 李仲兴
Murderer Pursues
1981
as Rascal at basketball court
The Transmigration Romance
1991
as Inspector Lin
The Forgotten
2019
Drug Tiger
1993
as Uncle Hsiung
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
Law on the Brink
1994
Blood Stained Tradewind
1990
as Song Ben
Gangs '92
1992
No Way Back
1990
Drugs Fighters
1995
3 Kung Fu Kids
1996
Killing Me Hardly
1997
King of Gambler
1990
as Lin Fei
Dark Side of China Town
1989
as Shan Tung Shing
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
1983
Lady Killer
1992
Retreat of the Godfather
1991
Fearful 24 Hours
2004
Passionate Killing in the Dream
1992
Shui Hwu Legend
2009
About David Lam Wai
A native of Taiwan, David Lam Wai first came to attention in 1984 with his role as the leader of a group of Mainland would-be jewel thieves in Johnny Mak's classic Long Arm of the Law. He got started in movies with bit part roles at Shaw Brothers studios, and after establishing himself as a lead actor, he participated in numerous crime, action, and gangster films throughout the 1980's and 90's. With 204 credits spanning from 1979 to 2026, David Lam Wai has appeared in 196 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular David Lam Wai Movies
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- King of Beggars (1992) — as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
- A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) — as Swordsman Hsia Hou
- Flirting Scholar (1993) — as King Ning
- Dragons Forever (1988) — as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
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