David Lam Wai

Personal Info

Birthday

October 8, 1954

(70 years old)

Place of Birth

Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Also Known As

林威

John Lam Wai

Lin Wai

Lin Wei

David Lam Wai

Lam Wai

David Lam

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

King of Gambler

战国红颜

Project A Part II

Dragons Forever

A Chinese Ghost Story

No More Bets

Looking for Jackie

Yes, Madam!

Filmography

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