David Lam Wai

Born 1954-10-08 (age 72) Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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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.

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David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

Known For

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

1985

A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987

as Swordsman Hsia Hou

Project A - Part II

Project A - Part II

1987

as Superintendent Chun

Dragons Forever

Dragons Forever

1988

as Thug at Bar (uncredited)

Royal Warriors

Royal Warriors

1986

as Raging Bull

Flirting Scholar

Flirting Scholar

1993

as King Ning

Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam!

1985

as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

King of Beggars

King of Beggars

1992

as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985

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

No More Bets

No More Bets

2023

as Gu Tianzhi's Father

Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

1982

as Hong's Man (uncredited)

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

1994

as Fang Ting Suen

The Flag of Iron

The Flag of Iron

1980

as One of 14 Eagles

Buddha's Palm

Buddha's Palm

1982

as Clan Member (uncredited)

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

1984

as Temple Monk

Seeding of a Ghost

Seeding of a Ghost

1983

as Man at Casino

Return of Bastard Swordsman

Return of Bastard Swordsman

1984

as Fake Fortune Teller's Son

All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard

All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard

1993

as Lu Chien

Looking for Jackie

Looking for Jackie

2009

as Mr. Jin

Brave Archer and His Mate

Brave Archer and His Mate

1982

as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)