David Lam Wai
David Lam Wai
Person

David Lam Wai

Actor 1954-10-08 Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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

FILMOGRAPHY
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A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987 · Swordsman Hsia Hou

Project A - Part II

Project A - Part II

1987 · Superintendent Chun

Dragons Forever

Dragons Forever

1988 · Thug at Bar (uncredited)

Flirting Scholar

Flirting Scholar

1993 · King Ning

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

1985 · Movie

King of Beggars

King of Beggars

1992 · Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam!

1985 · Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

1984 · Temple Monk

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985 · San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man

Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

1982 · Hong's Man (uncredited)

Never Say Die

Never Say Die

2017 · Movie

No More Bets

No More Bets

2023 · Gu Tianzhi's Father

The Boxer's Omen

The Boxer's Omen

1983 · Monk (uncredited)

Royal Warriors

Royal Warriors

1986 · Raging Bull

Looking for Jackie

Looking for Jackie

2009 · Mr. Jin

Long Arm of the Law

Long Arm of the Law

1984 · Ho Yiu-Tung

Seeding of a Ghost

Seeding of a Ghost

1983 · Man at Casino

The Silent War

The Silent War

2012 · Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

Buddha's Palm

Buddha's Palm

1982 · Clan Member (uncredited)