Acting
David Lam Wai
ZH, CN, EN cinema · 197 credits
Born
8 October 1954 (age 72)
Birthplace
Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Also known as 林威 · John Lam Wai · Lin Wai · Lin Wei · David Lam Wai · Lam Wai
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
Filmography
No More Bets
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Mob
as Zhou Mingyou
The Curse of Turandot
as Fireworks Master
红船
Actor
The Case of the Unknown
as Wang Shi-De
Love Doesn't Come Easy
as Zhou Likai
Key To The Luck
as Uncle Ha
暗道
Actor
Hungry Ghost Ritual
as Hau Tin
Conspirators
as Ah Pang
The Silent War
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
The Adventure of the King
as Lord Ning
Crossing Hennessy
as Oi Lin's Uncle
Looking for Jackie
as Mr. Jin
枭龙
Actor
Nothing Is Impossible
as Godfather
Gui Mei
Actor
The Vampire Combat
as Mao Lung
Homicidal Maniac
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
24 Hrs Ghost Story
as Master River Wong
To Be No. 1
as Three
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
as Hong Kong Official, Producer
Deadful Melody
as Ghost Master
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
as Fang Ting Suen
Man of the Times
as Inspector Ho
'93街頭霸王
1993
Drug Tiger
as Uncle Hsiung
Flirting Scholar
as King Ning
Witch
Actor
King of Beggars
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Ghost Killer
as Yip Tai Nan
Who's Killer
as Chang Hau
No Guilty
as Jack
Visa to Hell
as Jiu Mou
The Transmigration Romance
as Inspector Lin
King of Gambler
as Lin Fei
Blood Stained Tradewind
as Song Ben
Ghostly Love
as Ching Sam
Stars and Roses
as Hong's boyfriend
Dark Side of China Town
as Shan Tung Shing
Bloody Brotherhood
as Cheung Ka Wai
No Compromise
as Lui Da-Chuan
Picture of a Nymph
as Swordsman
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Project A - Part II
as Superintendent Chun
A Chinese Ghost Story
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Code of Honor
as Wang Han
Royal Warriors
as Raging Bull
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Welcome
as Lam Fong
Yes, Madam!
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Long Arm of the Law
as Ho Yiu-Tung
Return of Bastard Swordsman
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
as Temple Monk
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
The Enchantress
as (uncredited)
The Boxer's Omen
as Monk (uncredited), as Monk
Seeding of a Ghost
as Man at Casino
The Lady Is the Boss
as New Student (uncredited)
Descendant of the Sun
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
Holy Flame of the Martial World
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
Men from the Gutter
as Policeman at Raid
The Lady Assassin
as Palace Guard
House of Traps
as Constable
Five Element Ninjas
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Brave Archer and His Mate
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Buddha's Palm
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Murderer Pursues
as Rascal at basketball court
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
as Money Clan Member
Challenge of the Gamesters
as Casino security
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
as Wen Clan Member
The Treasure Hunters
as Librarian
The Duel of the Century
as Chief Lama
The Rebel Intruders
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Killer Constable
as Palace Guard
The Flag of Iron
as One of 14 Eagles
Two Champions of Shaolin
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Legend of the Fox
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ruffians
as (uncredited)
The Daredevils
as Soldier
Monkey Kung Fu
as Kung Fu pupil
The Fighting Fool
as Abducted villager
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)