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
Flirting Scholar
1993
as King Ning
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
No More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
King of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Project A Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Royal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull
The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)
Deadful Melody
1994
as Ghost Master
Long Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Buddha's Palm
1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino
Looking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
as Lu Chien
The Curse of Turandot
2021
as Fireworks Master
Stars and Roses
1989
as Hong's boyfriend
Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
Code of Honor
1987
as Wang Han
Integrity
2019
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
Lord Of East China Sea
1993
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
as Temple Monk
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
as Money Clan Member
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
The Flag of Iron
1980
as One of 14 Eagles
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Ghostly Love
1989
as Ching Sam
The Love That is Wrong
1993
Murderer Pursues
1981
as Rascal at basketball court
Man of the Times
1993
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
The Brave Archer 3
1981
The Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil
Descendant of the Sun
1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
To Be No. 1
1996
as Three
Killer Constable
1980
as Palace Guard
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
The Lady is the Boss
1983
as New Student (uncredited)
The Fake Ghost Catchers
1982
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Casino security
A Fake Pretty Woman
1995
Witch
1992
The Adventure of the King
2010
as Lord Ning
Bloody Brotherhood
1989
as Cheung Ka Wai
Picture of a Nymph
1988
as Swordsman
Never Say Die
2017
The Duel of the Century
1981
as Chief Lama
The Enchantress
1983
as (uncredited)
House of Traps
1982
as Constable
Danger Has Two Faces
1985
My Darling Genie
1984
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
as Hong Kong Official
Crossing Hennessy
2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle
Those Merry Souls
1985
Lord Of East China Sea II
1993
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
as Fang Ting Suen
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979
as (uncredited)
24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997
as Master River Wong
Ghost Killer
1992
as Yip Tai Nan
Proud and Confident
1989
as Chiu
The Lady Assassin
1983
as Palace Guard
Circus Kids
1994
Nothing Is Impossible
2006
as Godfather
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
Dragon Town Story
1997
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Wen Clan Member
Legend of the Fox
1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Conspirators
2013
as Ah Pang
Winner Takes All
1982
The Other Side of the Sea
1994
The Strange Bedfellow
1986
Takes Two to Mingle
1990
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
1983
The Daredevils
1979
as Soldier
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
as Hau Tin
Welcome
1985
as Lam Fong
The Tigress of Shaolin
1979
Drugs Area
1991
The Treasure Hunters
1981
as Librarian
Gangs '92
1992
The Rebel Intruders
1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Passing Flickers
1982
Passionate Killing in the Dream
1992
Visa to Hell
1991
as Jiu Mou
Ode to Gallantry
1982
The Valiant Ones New
2007
Law on the Brink
1994
Whores from the North
1993
Killing Me Hardly
1997
The Fighting Fool
1979
as Abducted villager
The Vampire Combat
2001
as Mao Lung
No Guilty
1992
Fighting
2014
Lucky Dragon
1991
Return of Dragon
1998
Good boy and Kong Fu
2019
Homicidal Maniac
2000
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
The Mob
2023
as Zhou Mingyou
Crazy Mission
1997
Host for a Ghost
1984
Dark Side of China Town
1989
as Shan Tung Shing
Men from the Gutter
1983
as Policeman at Raid
No Way Back
1990
Crazy Spirit
1987
Wonderful Killer
1992
Drug Tiger
1993
as Uncle Hsiung
Retreat of the Godfather
1991
No Compromise
1988
as Lui Da-Chuan
Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind
2002
Ghost Story
2022
Legend of Ghost YingNing
2023
Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence
2007
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
- Flirting Scholar (1993) — as King Ning
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- Dragons Forever (1988) — as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
- No More Bets (2023) — as Gu Tianzhi's Father
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