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David Lam Wai

Known for: Acting

Born 08/10/1954

Place of birth Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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

Series ★ 8,0

King of Gambler

马骓

1996

Film ★ 7,3

A Chinese Ghost Story

Swordsman Hsia Hou

1987

Series ★ 6,0

The Heroes From Shaolin

1993

Series

The Conspirators

A Peng

2016

Film ★ 7,5

Flirting Scholar

King Ning

1993

Film ★ 6,5

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

1985

Film ★ 7,2

Dragons Forever

Thug at Bar (uncredited)

1988

Film ★ 7,0

King of Beggars

Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

1992

Film ★ 7,1

Project A - Part II

Superintendent Chun

1987

Film ★ 7,2

Yes, Madam!

Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)

1985

Series

战国红颜

伍子胥

1998

Film ★ 7,0

No More Bets

Gu Tianzhi's Father

2023

Film ★ 7,1

Royal Warriors

Raging Bull

1986

Film ★ 4,6

The Love That is Wrong

1993

Film ★ 8,8

Proud and Confident

Chiu

1989

Series ★ 7,0

回马枪

龙振彪

2016

Film ★ 5,4

The Enchantress

(uncredited)

1983

Film ★ 6,8

Five Element Ninjas

Hong's Man (uncredited)

1982

Film ★ 7,0

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

Temple Monk

1984

Film ★ 7,1

The Daredevils

Soldier

1979

Film ★ 4,3

Looking for Jackie

Mr. Jin

2009

Film ★ 6,9

Long Arm of the Law

Ho Yiu-Tung

1984

Series

San Jiang Chao

Lin Kejian

2025

Series

The Priceless

Mr. Ning

2021

Film ★ 6,3

Seeding of a Ghost

Man at Casino

1983

Film ★ 7,2

All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard

Lu Chien

1993

Film ★ 6,0

Deadful Melody

Ghost Master

1994

Film ★ 4,3

Ghostly Love

Ching Sam

1989

Film ★ 6,3

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)

1979

Film ★ 6,5

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

Fang Ting Suen

1994

Film ★ 6,0

The Silent War

Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent

2012

Film ★ 6,4

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man

1985

Film ★ 6,6

The Boxer's Omen

Monk (uncredited)

1983

Film ★ 6,6

The Boxer's Omen

Monk

1983

Film ★ 6,8

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)

1983

Film ★ 5,7

Brave Archer and His Mate

Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)

1982

Film ★ 6,1

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

Wen Clan Member

1981

Film ★ 6,7

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

Sung Ching Shu (as monk)

1984

Film ★ 7,0

Ghost Killer

Yip Tai Nan

1992

Film ★ 7,3

Code of Honor

Wang Han

1987

Film ★ 6,2

Two Champions of Shaolin

Wu Tang Member (uncredited)

1980

Film ★ 6,4

Mercenaries from Hong Kong

He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla

1982

Film ★ 4,4

The Story of Lady Sue

1992

Film ★ 7,8

Buddha's Palm

Clan Member (uncredited)

1982

Film ★ 4,3

Host for a Ghost

1984

Film ★ 7,3

Killer Constable

Palace Guard

1980

Film ★ 6,4

The Lady Is the Boss

New Student (uncredited)

1983

Film ★ 7,2

The Magnificent Ruffians

(uncredited)

1979

Film ★ 7,0

Drugs Area

1991

Film ★ 5,7

Integrity

2019

Film ★ 6,0

Legend of Twin Dragons

2007

Film ★ 6,3

Picture of a Nymph

Swordsman

1988

Film ★ 7,0

The Fake Ghost Catchers

1982

Film ★ 6,9

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

1984

Film ★ 4,6

The Curse of Turandot

Fireworks Master

2021

Film ★ 4,1

A Fake Pretty Woman

1995

Film ★ 6,3

Challenge of the Gamesters

Casino security

1981

Film ★ 5,0

Man of the Times

Inspector Ho

1993

Film ★ 7,0

The Lady Assassin

Palace Guard

1983

Film ★ 6,4

Return of Bastard Swordsman

Fake Fortune Teller's Son

1984

Film ★ 8,1

Lord Of East China Sea

1993

Film ★ 7,8

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

1983

Film ★ 7,0

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Money Clan Member

1981

Film ★ 7,0

Danger Has Two Faces

1985

Film ★ 6,0

The Adventure of the King

Lord Ning

2010

Film ★ 6,3

Legend of the Fox

Guinong's Man (uncredited)

1980

Film ★ 6,3

House of Traps

Constable

1982

Film ★ 7,0

Monkey Kung Fu

Kung Fu pupil

1979

Film ★ 7,7

Bloody Brotherhood

Cheung Ka Wai

1989

Film ★ 6,7

The Rebel Intruders

Iron Fist Militia / Refugee

1980

Film ★ 7,2

The Treasure Hunters

Librarian

1981

Film ★ 5,7

Circus Kids

1994

Film ★ 6,4

The Brave Archer 3

1981

Film ★ 6,6

The Duel of the Century

Chief Lama

1981

Film ★ 6,0

Never Say Die

2017

Film ★ 9,5

Who's Killer

Chang Hau

1992

Film ★ 7,6

Stars and Roses

Hong's boyfriend

1989

Film ★ 7,2

Men from the Gutter

Policeman at Raid

1983

Film ★ 6,0

Ode to Gallantry

1982

Film ★ 6,9

The Fighting Fool

Abducted villager

1979

Film ★ 5,3

The Tigress of Shaolin

1979

Film ★ 7,2

The Flag of Iron

One of 14 Eagles

1980

Film ★ 7,0

To Be No. 1

Three

1996

Film ★ 8,0

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

Hong Kong Official

1995

Film ★ 8,0

Those Merry Souls

1985

Film ★ 5,5

The Mob

Zhou Mingyou

2023

Film ★ 7,0

Lord Of East China Sea II

1993

Film ★ 5,6

Descendant of the Sun

Prince Regent's Black Knight

1983