David Lam Wai
Acting1954Yantai, Shandong Province, China
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
Acting History
2025
San Jiang Chao
TVas Lin Kejian
2023
2022
2021
2020
The Case of the Unknown
as Wang Shi-De
2019
Key To The Luck
as Uncle Ha
Love Doesn't Come Easy
as Zhou Likai
2016
2013
Conspirators
as Ah Pang
2012
The Silent War
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
2010
2009
2008
2006
Nothing Is Impossible
as Godfather
2004
2003
2001
The Vampire Combat
as Mao Lung
2000
1998
1996
1995
1994
1992
Ghost Killer
as Yip Tai Nan
Come from China
as 李仲兴
Who's Killer
as Chang Hau
King of Beggars
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
1990
King of Gambler
as Lin Fei
Blood Stained Tradewind
as Song Ben
1989
Proud and Confident
as Chiu
Dark Side of China Town
as Shan Tung Shing
Stars & Roses
as Hong's boyfriend
Ghostly Love
as Ching Sam
Bloody Brotherhood
as Cheung Ka Wai
1988
Picture of a Nymph
as Swordsman
No Compromise
as Lui Da-Chuan
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
1987
Project A Part II
as Superintendent Chun
A Chinese Ghost Story
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Code of Honor
as Wang Han
1986
Royal Warriors
as Raging Bull
1985
Welcome
as Lam Fong
Yes, Madam!
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
1984
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
Long Arm of the Law
as Ho Yiu-Tung
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
as Temple Monk (uncredited)
Return of Bastard Swordsman
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
1983
The Enchantress
as (uncredited)
Seeding of a Ghost
as Man at Casino
Descendant of the Sun
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
The Lady Assassin
as Palace Guard
The Lady is the Boss
as New Student (uncredited)
Men from the Gutter
as Policeman at Raid
Holy Flame of the Martial World
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
The Boxer's Omen
as Monk
1982
Brave Archer and His Mate
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Buddha's Palm
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Five Element Ninjas
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
House of Traps
as Constable
1981
The Duel of the Century
as Chief Lama
Challenge of the Gamesters
as Casino security
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
as Money Clan Member
The Treasure Hunters
as Librarian
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
as Wen Clan Member
Murderer Pursues
as Rascal at basketball court
1980
The Flag of Iron
as One of 14 Eagles
Legend of the Fox
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Two Champions of Shaolin
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
The Rebel Intruders
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Killer Constable
as Palace Guard
1979
Monkey Kung Fu
as Kung Fu pupil
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
The Daredevils
as Soldier
The Magnificent Ruffians
as (uncredited)
The Fighting Fool
as Abducted villager