David Lam Wai

Born 1954-10-08 (age 71) 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

Known For

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

1985

A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987

as Swordsman Hsia Hou

Flirting Scholar

Flirting Scholar

1993

as King Ning

King of Beggars

King of Beggars

1992

as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

Dragons Forever

Dragons Forever

1988

as Thug at Bar (uncredited)

The Boxer's Omen

The Boxer's Omen

1983

as Monk (uncredited)

The Boxer's Omen

The Boxer's Omen

1983

as Monk

Project A Part II

Project A Part II

1987

as Superintendent Chun

No More Bets

No More Bets

2023

as Gu Tianzhi's Father

Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam!

1985

as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

Royal Warriors

Royal Warriors

1986

as Raging Bull

Ghostly Love

Ghostly Love

1989

as Ching Sam

Seeding of a Ghost

Seeding of a Ghost

1983

as Man at Casino

Looking for Jackie

Looking for Jackie

2009

as Mr. Jin

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983

as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)

Two Champions of Shaolin

Two Champions of Shaolin

1980

as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

1984

as Temple Monk

Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

1982

as Hong's Man (uncredited)

Deadful Melody

Deadful Melody

1994

as Ghost Master

Long Arm of the Law

Long Arm of the Law

1984

as Ho Yiu-Tung