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)
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
The Enchantress
1983
as (uncredited)
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
Flirting Scholar
1993
as King Ning
Legend of Twin Dragons
2007
Project A Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun
King of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Ghostly Love
1989
as Ching Sam
Drugs Area
1991
The Mob
2023
as Zhou Mingyou
The Forgotten
2019
Host for a Ghost
1984
No More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
Royal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
as Temple Monk
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)
Looking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin
Bloody Canton
2023
Love Doesn't Come Easy
2019
as Zhou Likai
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
枭龙
2007
Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
The Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
as Hau Tin
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Long Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
Penicillin 1944
2008
Lord Of East China Sea
1993
Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
The Duel of the Century
1981
as Chief Lama
Who's Killer
1992
as Chang Hau
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Killer Constable
1980
as Palace Guard
The Flag of Iron
1980
as One of 14 Eagles
Picture of a Nymph
1988
as Swordsman
The Lady Assassin
1983
as Palace Guard
Good boy and Kong Fu
2019
A Fake Pretty Woman
1995
The Deadly Warrant
1994
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil
Buddha's Palm
1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Lord Of East China Sea II
1993
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Kung Fu Fighter
2013
Deadful Melody
1994
as Ghost Master
拒绝来访
2010
Raiders of Losing Treasure
1992
The Adventure of the King
2010
as Lord Ning
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
as Lu Chien
The Love That is Wrong
1993
Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind
2002
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979
as (uncredited)
The Lady Is the Boss
1983
as New Student (uncredited)
Bedroom Secret
2000
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
Kanas Monster
2021
The Fake Ghost Catchers
1982
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
The Rebel Intruders
1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
House of Traps
1982
as Constable
The Daredevils
1979
as Soldier
The Fighting Fool
1979
as Abducted villager
Ultimate Warrior
1993
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
as Hong Kong Official
Mission of Hero
1998
Circus Kids
1994
Integrity
2019
The Strange Bedfellow
1986
Shui Hwu Legend
2009
Code of Honor
1987
as Wang Han
My Wife's Bodyguard
1999
The Curse of Turandot
2021
as Fireworks Master
You Are My Sassy Girl
2014
Descendant of the Sun
1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
The Tigress of Shaolin
1979
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
as Money Clan Member
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
1983
The Brave Archer 3
1981
Ghost Killer
1992
as Yip Tai Nan
Drugs Fighters
1995
Man of the Times
1993
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Casino security
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Wen Clan Member
Wolf of Revenge
1992
The Other Side of the Sea
1994
寻龙计
2017
Danger Has Two Faces
1985
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
Crossing Hennessy
2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle
My Darling Genie
1984
情迷阿修罗
2016
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
Those Merry Souls
1985
Passionate Killing in the Dream
1992
Wonderful Killer
1992
Passion
1997
武僧进城
2017
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
as Fang Ting Suen
Passing Flickers
1982
No Compromise
1988
as Lui Da-Chuan
No Way Back
1990
Witch
1992
Winner Takes All
1982
Stars and Roses
1989
as Hong's boyfriend
Feeling the Love Flute
2014
Shui Hwu Legend
1999
暗花无间
2015
The Treasure Hunters
1981
as Librarian
Law on the Brink
1994
Gangs '92
1992
德州风云之我是牌手
2018
The Case of the Unknown
2020
as Wang Shi-De
Legend of the Fox
1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)
2011
Never Say Die
2017
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
- A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) — as Swordsman Hsia Hou
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- The Enchantress (1983) — as (uncredited)
- The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1984) — as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
- Flirting Scholar (1993) — as King Ning
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