
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

King of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985

Project A Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun

Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)

No More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father

Yes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)

Royal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull

Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son

Long Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung

Deadful Melody
1994
as Ghost Master

Seeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino

Looking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin

Buddha's Palm
1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)

All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
as Lu Chien

Lord Of East China Sea
1993

The Story of Lady Sue
1992

Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
as Temple Monk

Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)

Picture of a Nymph
1988
as Swordsman

Integrity
2019

Stars and Roses
1989
as Hong's boyfriend

Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man

The Curse of Turandot
2021
as Fireworks Master

The Love That is Wrong
1993

Code of Honor
1987
as Wang Han

The Enchantress
1983
as (uncredited)

Bloody Brotherhood
1989
as Cheung Ka Wai

Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)

Those Merry Souls
1985

Killer Constable
1980
as Palace Guard

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
as Money Clan Member

Man of the Times
1993

No Guilty
1992

Monkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil

Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)

The Adventure of the King
2010
as Lord Ning

Ghostly Love
1989
as Ching Sam

The Lady is the Boss
1983
as New Student (uncredited)

To Be No. 1
1996
as Three

Crossing Hennessy
2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle

Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
as Hau Tin

A Fake Pretty Woman
1995

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)

Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984

Conspirators
2013
as Ah Pang

Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985

The Fake Ghost Catchers
1982

The Brave Archer 3
1981

24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997
as Master River Wong

Danger Has Two Faces
1985

Descendant of the Sun
1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)

The Daredevils
1979
as Soldier

Nothing Is Impossible
2006
as Godfather

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Wen Clan Member

Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Casino security

The Flag of Iron
1980
as One of 14 Eagles

Drugs Fighters
1995

Gangs '92
1992

Ghost Killer
1992
as Yip Tai Nan

The Fighting Fool
1979
as Abducted villager

House of Traps
1982
as Constable

Murderer Pursues
1981
as Rascal at basketball court

The Duel of the Century
1981
as Chief Lama

Lord Of East China Sea II
1993

Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla

Drugs Area
1991

Passing Flickers
1982

Passionate Killing in the Dream
1992

The Other Side of the Sea
1994

The Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

Men from the Gutter
1983
as Policeman at Raid

The Tigress of Shaolin
1979

Takes Two to Mingle
1990

The Magnificent Ruffians
1979
as (uncredited)

Ghost Story
2022

The Strange Bedfellow
1986

Ode to Gallantry
1982

Circus Kids
1994

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
as Hong Kong Official

Proud and Confident
1989
as Chiu

Winner Takes All
1982

Dragon Town Story
1997

My Darling Genie
1984

Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
as Fang Ting Suen

Usurpers of Emperor's Power
1983

Legend of the Fox
1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)

Welcome
1985
as Lam Fong

The Rebel Intruders
1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee

The Lady Assassin
1983
as Palace Guard

Never Say Die
2017

The Treasure Hunters
1981
as Librarian

Visa to Hell
1991
as Jiu Mou

The Vampire Combat
2001
as Mao Lung

The Transmigration Romance
1991
as Inspector Lin

Dark Side of China Town
1989
as Shan Tung Shing

Crazy Spirit
1987

The Valiant Ones New
2007

Host for a Ghost
1984

Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind
2002

No Compromise
1988
as Lui Da-Chuan

Whores from the North
1993

Good boy and Kong Fu
2019

Homicidal Maniac
2000
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit

Lucky Dragon
1991

Killing Me Hardly
1997

Crazy Mission
1997

Marked for Murder
1994

Come from China
1992
as 李仲兴

Legend of Ghost YingNing
2023

Witch
1992

King of Gambler
1990
as Lin Fei
Drug Tiger
1993
as Uncle Hsiung

Return of Dragon
1998

The Mob
2023
as Zhou Mingyou

No Way Back
1990
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
- King of Beggars (1992) — as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- Project A Part II (1987) — as Superintendent Chun
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