David Lam Wai

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-10-08 (71 years old)

Place of Birth

Yantai, Shandong Province, China

David 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.

Acting

2021

The Curse of Turandot

as Fireworks Master

1986

Royal Warriors

as Raging Bull

1994

Deadful Melody

as Ghost Master

2019

2013

Conspirators

as Ah Pang

1979

The Daredevils

as Soldier

2019

Key To The Luck

as Uncle Ha

1991

Visa to Hell

as Jiu Mou

2009

1992

1981

Murderer Pursues

as Rascal at basketball court

2014

2012

The Silent War

as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

2007

永乐恩仇

as 朱棣

2001

2006

1984

Long Arm of the Law

as Ho Yiu-Tung

1987

Project A Part II

as Superintendent Chun

1982

House of Traps

as Constable

1979

Monkey Kung Fu

as Kung Fu pupil

1980

The Rebel Intruders

as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee

1987

A Chinese Ghost Story

as Swordsman Hsia Hou

1992

King of Beggars

as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

1980

Killer Constable

as Palace Guard

1985

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man

1982

Five Element Ninjas

as Hong's Man (uncredited)

1983

The Boxer's Omen

as Monk (uncredited)

2023

No More Bets

as Gu Tianzhi's Father

1982

Brave Archer and His Mate

as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)

1980

Two Champions of Shaolin

as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)

1983

Descendant of the Sun

as Prince Regent's Black Knight

1980

Legend of the Fox

as Guinong's Man (uncredited)

1984

Return of Bastard Swordsman

as Fake Fortune Teller's Son

1983

The Lady Is the Boss

as New Student (uncredited)

1980

The Flag of Iron

as One of 14 Eagles

1981

1982

Mercenaries from Hong Kong

as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla

1983

Seeding of a Ghost

as Man at Casino

1981

Challenge of the Gamesters

as Casino security

2020

2023

The Mob

as Zhou Mingyou

1984

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

as Temple Monk (uncredited)

1979

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)

1989

Ghostly Love

as Ching Sam

1988

No Compromise

as Lui Da-Chuan

1993

Drug Tiger

as Uncle Hsiung

1989

Stars & Roses

as Hong's boyfriend

1991

1985

Welcome

as Lam Fong

1992

Ghost Killer

as Yip Tai Nan

2000

Homicidal Maniac

as Inspector Hu Ying Kit

1988

Picture of a Nymph

as Swordsman

1987

Code of Honor

as Wang Han

1993

Flirting Scholar

as King Ning

1989

Dark Side of China Town

as Shan Tung Shing

1985

Yes, Madam!

as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

1996

To Be No. 1

as Three

1981

1981

1983

Holy Flame of the Martial World

as Miu Shan Clan leader

1997

24 Hrs Ghost Story

as Master River Wong

1988

Dragons Forever

as Thug at Bar

1995

1984

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)

1983

Men from the Gutter

as Policeman at Raid

1989

Bloody Brotherhood

as Cheung Ka Wai

1994

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

as Fang Ting Suen

1983

The Lady Assassin

as Palace Guard

1982

Buddha's Palm

as Clan Member (uncredited)

2007

2010

Crossing Hennessy

as Oi Lin's Uncle

1983

2021

2016

Production

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