David Lam Wai

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1954-10-08 (70 years old)

Place of Birth Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Also Known As 林威 , John Lam Wai, Lin Wai, Lin Wei, David Lam Wai, Lam Wai, David Lam

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.

Known For

Actor

2023
No More Bets

as Gu Tianzhi's Father

2023
The Mob

as Zhou Mingyou

2021
The Curse of Turandot

as Fireworks Master

2021
The Priceless

as Mr. Ning

2019
2019
Key To The Luck

as Uncle Ha

2016
回马枪

as 龙振彪

2014
2013
Conspirators

as Pang

2012
The Silent War

as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT agent

2010
2010
Crossing Hennessy

as Oi Lin's Uncle

2009
2007
2007
永乐恩仇

as 朱棣

2006
2000
Homicidal Maniac

as Inspector Hu Ying Jie

1998
战国红颜

as 伍子胥

1997
24 Hrs Ghost Story

as Master River Wang

1996
King of Gambler

as 马骓

1995
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

as Hong Kong Official

1994
Deadful Melody

as Ghost Master

1993
Flirting Scholar

as King Ning

1993
Drug Tiger

as Uncle Hsiung

1992
1992
King of Beggars

as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

1992
Ghost Killer

as Yip Tai Nan

1992
Visa to Hell

as Jiu Mou

1991
1990
1989
Stars & Roses

as Hong's boyfriend

1989
Dark Side of China Town

as Shan Tung Shing

1989
Bloody Brotherhood

as Cheung Ka Wai

1989
Ghostly Love

as Ching Sam

1988
Picture of a Nymph

as Swordsman

1988
Dragons Forever

as Thug at Bar

1988
No Compromise

as Lui Da-Chuan

1987
Project A: Part II

as Superintendent Chun

1987
A Chinese Ghost Story

as Swordsman Hsia Hou

1987
Code of Honor

as Wang Han

1986
Royal Warriors

as Raging Bull

1985
Yes, Madam!

as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

1985
Welcome

as Lam Fong

1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

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

1984
Long Arm of the Law

as Ho Yiu-Tung

1984
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)

1984
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

as Temple Monk (uncredited)

1983
1983
Men from the Gutter

as Policeman at Raid

1983
Holy Flame of the Martial World

as Miu Shan Clan leader

1983
The Lady Is the Boss

as New Student (uncredited)

1983
The Lady Assassin

as Palace Guard

1982
Five Element Ninjas

as Hong's Man (uncredited)

1982
Brave Archer and His Mate

as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)

1982
House of Traps

as Constable

1981
1981
1981
Murderer Pursues

as Rascal at basketball court

1981
Challenge of the Gamesters

as Casino security

1980
Legend of the Fox

as Guinong's Man (uncredited)

1980
The Rebel Intruders

as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee

1980
Two Champions of Shaolin

as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)

1980
Killer Constable

as Palace Guard

1979
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)

1979
The Magnificent Ruffians

as (extra) (uncredited)

1979
Monkey Kung Fu

as Kung Fu pupil

Producer