David Lam Wai
Acting
Born 1954-10-08
Yantai, Shandong Province, China
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
Popular credits
A Chinese Ghost Story
Swordsman Hsia Hou
Project A Part II
Superintendent Chun
Dragons Forever
Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Flirting Scholar
King Ning
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
King of Beggars
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Yes, Madam!
Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Temple Monk (uncredited)
Five Element Ninjas
Hong's Man (uncredited)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Never Say Die
No More Bets
Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Boxer's Omen
Monk (uncredited)
The Boxer's Omen
Monk
Looking for Jackie
Mr. Jin
Royal Warriors
Raging Bull
Long Arm of the Law
Ho Yiu-Tung
The Silent War
Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Seeding of a Ghost
Man at Casino
Buddha's Palm
Clan Member (uncredited)