David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

1954-10-08 Yantai, Shandong Province, China Male 202 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-10-08

Place of Birth

Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Known Credits

202

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

林威 , John Lam Wai, Lin Wai, Lin Wei, David Lam Wai, Lam Wai, David Lam

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987

Swordsman Hsia Hou

Flirting Scholar

1993

King Ning

King of Beggars

1992

Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

Dragons Forever

1988

Thug at Bar (uncredited)

Project A Part II

1987

Superintendent Chun

No More Bets

2023

Gu Tianzhi's Father

Yes, Madam!

1985

Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

Royal Warriors

1986

Raging Bull

Seeding of a Ghost

1983

Man at Casino

Five Element Ninjas

1982

Hong's Man (uncredited)

The Boxer's Omen

1983

Monk (uncredited)

Buddha's Palm

1982

Clan Member (uncredited)

Long Arm of the Law

1984

Ho Yiu-Tung

The Curse of Turandot

2021

Fireworks Master

Deadful Melody

1994

Ghost Master

Return of Bastard Swordsman

1984

Fake Fortune Teller's Son

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985

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

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

1979

Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)

Code of Honor

1987

Wang Han

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982

Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)

Stars and Roses

1989

Hong's boyfriend

Ghost Killer

1992

Yip Tai Nan

Ghostly Love

1989

Ching Sam

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

1994

Fang Ting Suen

Crossing Hennessy

2010

Oi Lin's Uncle

The Enchantress

1983

(uncredited)

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983

Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)

Two Champions of Shaolin

1980

Wu Tang Member (uncredited)

Descendant of the Sun

1983

Prince Regent's Black Knight

Mercenaries from Hong Kong

1982

He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla

Picture of a Nymph

1988

Swordsman

Monkey Kung Fu

1979

Kung Fu pupil

Killer Constable

1980

Palace Guard

The Silent War

2012

Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

The Treasure Hunters

1981

Librarian

Murderer Pursues

1981

Rascal at basketball court

To Be No. 1

1996

Three

Challenge of the Gamesters

1981

Casino security

The Lady is the Boss

1983

New Student (uncredited)

The Lady Assassin

1983

Palace Guard

The Flag of Iron

1980

One of 14 Eagles

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

1995

Hong Kong Official

Bloody Brotherhood

1989

Cheung Ka Wai

Legend of the Fox

1980

Guinong's Man (uncredited)

Conspirators

2013

Ah Pang

No Compromise

1988

Lui Da-Chuan

The Vampire Combat

2001

Mao Lung

The Transmigration Romance

1991

Inspector Lin

House of Traps

1982

Constable

The Rebel Intruders

1980

Iron Fist Militia / Refugee

The Fighting Fool

1979

Abducted villager

24 Hrs Ghost Story

1997

Master River Wong

Visa to Hell

1991

Jiu Mou

Drug Tiger

1993

Uncle Hsiung

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

1984

Sung Ching Shu (as monk)

The Magnificent Ruffians

1979

(uncredited)

The Daredevils

1979

Soldier

Men from the Gutter

1983

Policeman at Raid

Witch

1992

Homicidal Maniac

2000

Inspector Hu Ying Kit

Come from China

1992

李仲兴

Welcome

1985

Lam Fong

The Case of the Unknown

2020

Wang Shi-De

King of Gambler

1990

Lin Fei

Dark Side of China Town

1989

Shan Tung Shing

Who's Killer

1992

Chang Hau

Key To The Luck

2019

Uncle Ha

The Mob

2023

Zhou Mingyou

Love Doesn't Come Easy

2019

Zhou Likai

永乐恩仇

2007

朱棣

TV Credits

The Heroes From Shaolin

1993

(20 episodes)

King of Gambler

1996

马骓 (40 episodes)

战国红颜

1998

伍子胥 (40 episodes)

The Priceless

2021

Mr. Ning (14 episodes)

回马枪

2016

龙振彪 (35 episodes)

The Conspirators

2016

A Peng (38 episodes)

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