David Lam Wai
Born: 1954-10-08 in Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- 拳心 as 麥梓峰（麥父）
2025
- San Jiang Chao as Lin Kejian
2023
- No More Bets as Gu Tianzhi's Father
- Legend of Ghost YingNing
- The Mob as Zhou Mingyou
- Bloody Canton
2022
2021
- The Priceless as Mr. Ning
- The Curse of Turandot as Fireworks Master
- 红船
- Kanas Monster
2020
- The Case of the Unknown as Wang Shi-De
2019
- Integrity
- Good boy and Kong Fu
- Key To The Luck as Uncle Ha
- The Forgotten
- Love Doesn't Come Easy as Zhou Likai
2017
2016
- 回马枪 as 龙振彪
- The Conspirators as A Peng
- Yi Quan Qing Chun
- Flipped
- 情迷阿修罗
- 暗道
2015
2014
2013
- Conspirators as Ah Pang
- Kung Fu Fighter
2012
- The Silent War as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
- 开心大冒险
2010
- Crossing Hennessy as Oi Lin's Uncle
- The Adventure of the King as Lord Ning
- Jeet Kune Do
- 拒绝来访
2009
- Looking for Jackie as Mr. Jin
- Shui Hwu Legend
- 濠河边上的女人
2008
2007
2006
- Nothing Is Impossible as Godfather
- Gui Li Hun
2004
2003
2001
- The Vampire Combat as Mao Lung
2000
- Homicidal Maniac as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
- Wicked Tricks
- Tricky Guys
- Bedroom Secret
1998
- 战国红颜 as 伍子胥
- Return of Dragon
- Mission of Hero
1997
- 24 Hrs Ghost Story as Master River Wong
- Dragon Town Story
- Killing Me Hardly
- Crazy Mission
- Special Action Force
- Passion
- Against
1996
- King of Gambler as 马骓
- To Be No. 1 as Three
- The Gangsters
- 3 Kung Fu Kids
1995
- A Fake Pretty Woman
- Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop as Hong Kong Official
- Drugs Fighters
- The Vengeance
- The Vengeance
1994
- Deadful Melody as Ghost Master
- The Other Side of the Sea
- Law on the Brink
- Circus Kids
- Hero of Hong Kong 1949 as Fang Ting Suen
- The Deadly Island
- Marked for Murder
- The Deadly Warrant
1993
1992
- King of Beggars as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
- The Story of Lady Sue
- Ghost Killer as Yip Tai Nan
- Gangs '92
- Witch
- No Guilty
- Lady Killer
- Who's Killer as Chang Hau
- Passionate Killing in the Dream
- Wonderful Killer
- Come from China as 李仲兴
- Sexual Fire
- Raiders of Losing Treasure
- Wolf of Revenge
1991
1990
- No Way Back
- King of Gambler as Lin Fei
- Blood Stained Tradewind as Song Ben
- Takes Two to Mingle
- Life is a Bet
1989
- Stars & Roses as Hong's boyfriend
- Proud and Confident as Chiu
- Ghostly Love as Ching Sam
- Bloody Brotherhood as Cheung Ka Wai
- Dark Side of China Town as Shan Tung Shing
- Chinese Cop Out
1988
- Dragons Forever as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
- Picture of a Nymph as Swordsman
- 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
- Crazy Spirit
1986
- Royal Warriors as Raging Bull
- The Strange Bedfellow
1985
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
- Yes, Madam! as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
- Disciples of the 36th Chamber as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
- Those Merry Souls
- Crazy Shaolin Disciples
- Welcome as Lam Fong
- Danger Has Two Faces
1984
- Long Arm of the Law as Ho Yiu-Tung
- The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter as Temple Monk
- Return of Bastard Swordsman as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
- Opium and the Kung Fu Master
- My Darling Genie
- The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
- Host for a Ghost
1983
- Seeding of a Ghost as Man at Casino
- Men from the Gutter as Policeman at Raid
- The Boxer's Omen as Monk (uncredited)
- The Lady is the Boss as New Student (uncredited)
- Holy Flame of the Martial World as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
- Descendant of the Sun as Prince Regent's Black Knight
- The Enchantress as (uncredited)
- The Lady Assassin as Palace Guard
- Usurpers of Emperor's Power
1982
- Five Element Ninjas as Hong's Man (uncredited)
- Buddha's Palm as Clan Member (uncredited)
- Brave Archer and His Mate as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
- House of Traps as Constable
- The Fake Ghost Catchers
- Winner Takes All
- Ode to Gallantry
- Mercenaries from Hong Kong as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
- Passing Flickers
1981
- Return of the Sentimental Swordsman as Money Clan Member
- The Sword Stained with Royal Blood as Wen Clan Member
- The Duel of the Century as Chief Lama
- The Brave Archer 3
- Challenge of the Gamesters as Casino security
- The Treasure Hunters as Librarian
- Murderer Pursues as Rascal at basketball court
- Don't Kill Me, Brother!
1980
- Two Champions of Shaolin as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
- The Flag of Iron as One of 14 Eagles
- Killer Constable as Palace Guard
- The Rebel Intruders as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
- Legend of the Fox as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
- Without a Promised Land
1979
- Monkey Kung Fu as Kung Fu pupil
- Ten Tigers of Kwangtung as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
- The Daredevils as Soldier
- The Magnificent Ruffians as (uncredited)
- The Fighting Fool as Abducted villager
- The Tigress of Shaolin