David 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
- Acting
- Born
- 1954-10-08 · Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Known for
- Project A - Part II (1987) — Superintendent Chun
- A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) — Swordsman Hsia Hou
- Dragons Forever (1988) — Thug at Bar (uncredited)
- Flirting Scholar (1993) — King Ning
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
- King of Beggars (1992) — Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
- Yes, Madam! (1985) — Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) — Temple Monk
- Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985) — San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
- Five Element Ninjas (1982) — Hong's Man (uncredited)
- Never Say Die (2017)
- No More Bets (2023) — Gu Tianzhi's Father
- The Boxer's Omen (1983) — Monk (uncredited)
- Royal Warriors (1986) — Raging Bull
- Looking for Jackie (2009) — Mr. Jin
- Long Arm of the Law (1984) — Ho Yiu-Tung