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.
Filmography
all 186
Movies 181
TV Shows 5
Producer 1
Zhou Mingyou
The Mob (2023)
Movie
Fireworks Master
The Curse of Turandot (2021)
Movie
Mr. Ning
The Priceless (2021)
TV
Tuo Sifang
Never Say Never (2019)
TV
Zhou Likai
Love Doesn't Come Easy (2019)
Movie
Uncle Ha
Key To The Luck (2019)
Movie
Xiaotian
Hungry Ghost Ritual (2014)
Movie
Actor
Fighting (2014)
Movie
Captain Yang
The Silent War (2012)
Movie
Actor
Gui Mei (2005)
Movie
Inspector Hu Ying Jie
Homicidal Maniac (2000)
Movie
Wu Zixu
战国红颜 (1998)
TV
Master River Wang
24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
Movie
Hong Kong official / Producer
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop (1995)
Movie
Feng Shiu
Drugs Fighters (1995)
Movie
Head of the Organization
The Other Side of the Sea (1994)
Movie
Wu Bin-Chin
Law on the Brink (1994)
Movie
Ghost Master
Deadful Melody (1994)
Movie
King Ning
Flirting Scholar (1993)
Movie
6.33
Gung Fei
My Pale Lover (1993)
Movie
Actor
Witch (1992)
Movie
Seng Ko Lin-Chin
King of Beggars (1992)
Movie
Yip Tai-Nan
Ghost Killer (1992)
Movie
Li Chun-Hsin
Come from China (1992)
Movie
Inspector Lin
The Transmigration Romance (1991)
Movie
Hong's boyfriend
Stars & Roses (1989)
Movie
Cheung Ka Wai
Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
Movie
(Guest star)
Ghostly Love (1989)
Movie
Swordsman
Picture of a Nymph (1988)
Movie
Thug at Bar
Dragons Forever (1988)
Movie
6
Lui Da-Chuan
No Compromise (1988)
Movie
Superintendent Chun
Project A: Part II (1987)
Movie
4.57
Swordsman Hsia Hou
A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
Movie
4.41
Wang Han
Code of Honor (1987)
Movie
Lin Wei
Crazy Spirit (1987)
Movie
Raging Bull
Royal Warriors (1986)
Movie
4.75
Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Yes, Madam! (1985)
Movie
5.33
(cameo at the end)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars (1985)
Movie
4.48
Lam-Fung
Welcome (1985)
Movie
San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
Movie
5
Ho Yiu-Tung
Long Arm of the Law (1984)
Movie
4
Temple Monk (uncredited)
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)
Movie
4
Policeman at raid
Men from the Gutter (1983)
Movie
Miu Shan Clan leader
Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)
Movie
New Student (uncredited)
The Lady Is the Boss (1983)
Movie
Palace guard
The Lady Assassin (1983)
Movie
Hong's Man (uncredited)
Five Element Ninjas (1982)
Movie
Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Brave Archer and His Mate (1982)
Movie
Constable
House of Traps (1982)
Movie
Chief Lama
The Duel of the Century (1981)
Movie
Librarian
The Treasure Hunters (1981)
Movie
Casino security
Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
Movie
Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Legend of the Fox (1980)
Movie
Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
The Rebel Intruders (1980)
Movie
Palace Guard
Killer Constable (1980)
Movie
Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979)
Movie
(extra) (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ruffians (1979)
Movie
Kung Fu pupil
Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
Movie
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1954-10-08 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceYantai, Shandong Province, China
CitizenshipsHong Kong
Also Known As 林威 , John Lam Wai, Lin Way, Lin Wai, Lan Wai, Lin Wei, David Lam Wai
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