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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