David Lam Wai
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-10-08 (70 years old)
Place of Birth
Yantai, Shandong Province, China
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
Acting
(2023)
No More Bets
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
(2023)
(2023)
The Mob
as Zhou Mingyou
(2023)
(2022)
(2021)
The Curse of Turandot
as Fireworks Master
(2021)
(2021)
(2020)
The Case of the Unknown
as Wang Shi-De
(2019)
(2019)
Love Doesn't Come Easy
as Zhou Likai
(2019)
Key To The Luck
as Uncle Ha
(2019)
(2019)
(2019)
(2018)
(2018)
(2018)
(2017)
(2017)
(2017)
(2016)
(2016)
(2016)
(2016)
(2015)
(2015)
(2015)
(2014)
Hungry Ghost Ritual
as Xiaotian
(2014)
(2014)
(2014)
(2014)
(2013)
Conspirators
as Ah Pang
(2013)
(2012)
The Silent War
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
(2012)
(2011)
(2011)
(2010)
The Adventure of the King
as Lord Ning
(2010)
Crossing Hennessy
as Oi Lin's Uncle
(2010)
(2010)
(2009)
Looking for Jackie
as Mr. Jin
(2009)
(2009)
(2008)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
永乐恩仇
as 朱棣
(2007)
(2006)
Nothing Is Impossible
as Godfather
(2006)
(2005)
(2005)
(2005)
(2004)
(2003)
(2002)
(2002)
(2001)
The Vampire Combat
as Mao Lung
(2000)
Homicidal Maniac
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
(1999)
(1999)
(1998)
(1998)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
24 Hrs Ghost Story
as Master River Wong
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1996)
To Be No. 1
as Three
(1996)
(1996)
(1995)
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
as Hong Kong Official
(1995)
(1995)
(1995)
(1995)
(1994)
Deadful Melody
as Ghost Master
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
as Fang Ting Suen
(1994)
(1993)
Flirting Scholar
as King Ning
(1993)
(1993)
(1993)
(1993)
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
as Lu Chien
(1993)
(1993)
(1993)
Drug Tiger
as Uncle Hsiung
(1992)
King of Beggars
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
(1992)
(1992)
Ghost Killer
as Yip Tai Nan
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1992)
(1991)
(1991)
The Transmigration Romance
as Inspector Lin
(1991)
(1991)
Visa to Hell
as Jiu Mou
(1991)
(1991)
(1991)
(1991)
(1990)
Blood Stained Tradewind
as Song Ben
(1990)
(1990)
(1990)
(1990)
(1989)
Ghostly Love
as Ching Sam
(1989)
Stars & Roses
as Hong's boyfriend
(1989)
Proud and Confident
as Chiu
(1989)
Dark Side of China Town
as Shan Tung Shing
(1989)
Bloody Brotherhood
as Cheung Ka Wai
(1989)
(1988)
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Bar
(1988)
Picture of a Nymph
as Swordsman
(1988)
No Compromise
as Lui Da-Chuan
(1987)
A Chinese Ghost Story
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
(1987)
Project A Part II
as Superintendent Chun
(1987)
Code of Honor
as Wang Han
(1987)
(1986)
Royal Warriors
as Raging Bull
(1986)
(1985)
(1985)
Yes, Madam!
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
(1985)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
(1985)
(1985)
(1985)
Welcome
as Lam Fong
(1985)
(1984)
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
as Temple Monk (uncredited)
(1984)
(1984)
Long Arm of the Law
as Ho Yiu-Tung
(1984)
Return of Bastard Swordsman
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
(1984)
(1984)
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
(1984)
(1983)
The Boxer's Omen
as Monk (uncredited)
(1983)
The Boxer's Omen
as Monk
(1983)
Seeding of a Ghost
as Man at Casino
(1983)
Descendant of the Sun
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
(1983)
Holy Flame of the Martial World
as Miu Shan Clan leader
(1983)
The Lady Is the Boss
as New Student (uncredited)
(1983)
Men from the Gutter
as Policeman at Raid
(1983)
(1983)
(1983)
The Lady Assassin
as Palace Guard
(1982)
Buddha's Palm
as Clan Member (uncredited)
(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
(1982)
(1982)
(1982)
(1982)
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
(1982)
(1981)
The Duel of the Century
as Chief Lama
(1981)
(1981)
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
as Wen Clan Member
(1981)
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
as Money Clan Member
(1981)
The Treasure Hunters
as Librarian
(1981)
Challenge of the Gamesters
as Casino security
(1981)
Murderer Pursues
as Rascal at basketball court
(1981)
(1980)
Two Champions of Shaolin
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
(1980)
The Flag of Iron
as One of 14 Eagles
(1980)
The Rebel Intruders
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
(1980)
Killer Constable
as Palace Guard
(1980)
Legend of the Fox
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
(1980)
(1979)
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
(1979)
The Daredevils
as Soldier
(1979)
Monkey Kung Fu
as Kung Fu pupil
(1979)
(1979)
(1979)
Crew
(1995)
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
Producer