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David Lam Wai

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.

Born

Oct 08, 1954

Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Known For

Acting

Movies

198 acting

1 crew

Popularity

1.5

Known For

A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987 • as Swordsman Hsia Hou
★ 7.3
Project A - Part II
Project A - Part II
1987 • as Superintendent Chun
★ 7.1
Dragons Forever
Dragons Forever
1988 • as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Flirting Scholar
Flirting Scholar
1993 • as King Ning
★ 7.5
No More Bets
No More Bets
2023 • as Gu Tianzhi's Father
★ 6.9
King of Beggars
King of Beggars
1992 • as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
★ 7.1
Yes, Madam!
Yes, Madam!
1985 • as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
★ 7.2
Royal Warriors
Royal Warriors
1986 • as Raging Bull
★ 7.1
The Boxer's Omen
The Boxer's Omen
1983 • as Monk (uncredited)
★ 6.6
The Boxer's Omen
The Boxer's Omen
1983 • as Monk
★ 6.6
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985 • as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
★ 6.3
Looking for Jackie
Looking for Jackie
2009 • as Mr. Jin
★ 4.3
Seeding of a Ghost
Seeding of a Ghost
1983 • as Man at Casino
★ 6.2
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984 • as Temple Monk
★ 7.0
Picture of a Nymph
Picture of a Nymph
1988 • as Swordsman
★ 5.7
Deadful Melody
Deadful Melody
1994 • as Ghost Master
★ 6.1
Five Element Ninjas
Five Element Ninjas
1982 • as Hong's Man (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Buddha's Palm
Buddha's Palm
1982 • as Clan Member (uncredited)
★ 7.9
The Silent War
The Silent War
2012 • as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
★ 6.0
The Magnificent Ruffians
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979 • as (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Long Arm of the Law
Long Arm of the Law
1984 • as Ho Yiu-Tung
★ 6.9
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979 • as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984 • as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
★ 6.4
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981 • as Wen Clan Member
★ 6.1
Ghostly Love
Ghostly Love
1989 • as Ching Sam
★ 4.2
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994 • as Fang Ting Suen
★ 6.5
Those Merry Souls
★ 7.0
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981 • as Money Clan Member
★ 7.0
The Curse of Turandot
The Curse of Turandot
2021 • as Fireworks Master
★ 4.6
To Be No. 1
To Be No. 1
1996 • as Three
★ 7.0
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983 • as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Code of Honor
Code of Honor
1987 • as Wang Han
★ 7.3
Monkey Kung Fu
Monkey Kung Fu
1979 • as Kung Fu pupil
★ 7.0
Descendant of the Sun
Descendant of the Sun
1983 • as Prince Regent's Black Knight
★ 5.6
Killer Constable
Killer Constable
1980 • as Palace Guard
★ 7.3
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982 • as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
★ 6.4
The Lady Is the Boss
The Lady Is the Boss
1983 • as New Student (uncredited)
★ 6.4
The Flag of Iron
The Flag of Iron
1980 • as One of 14 Eagles
★ 7.2
Two Champions of Shaolin
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980 • as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Proud and Confident
Proud and Confident
1989 • as Chiu
★ 8.8
The Daredevils
The Daredevils
1979 • as Soldier
★ 7.1
The Duel of the Century
The Duel of the Century
1981 • as Chief Lama
★ 6.6
Brave Archer and His Mate
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982 • as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Stars and Roses
Stars and Roses
1989 • as Hong's boyfriend
★ 7.6
Crossing Hennessy
Crossing Hennessy
2010 • as Oi Lin's Uncle
★ 6.4
Winner Takes All
★ 6.7
Circus Kids
★ 5.7
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984 • as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
★ 6.7
My Darling Genie
★ 6.0
The Adventure of the King
The Adventure of the King
2010 • as Lord Ning
★ 6.1
Man of the Times
Man of the Times
1993 • as Inspector Ho
★ 5.0
Challenge of the Gamesters
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981 • as Casino security
★ 6.3
Legend of the Fox
Legend of the Fox
1980 • as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Treasure Hunters
The Treasure Hunters
1981 • as Librarian
★ 7.2
Never Say Die
★ 6.0
House of Traps
House of Traps
1982 • as Constable
★ 6.3
The Enchantress
The Enchantress
1983 • as (uncredited)
★ 5.4
Ode to Gallantry
★ 6.0
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995 • as Hong Kong Official
★ 8.0
Bloody Brotherhood
Bloody Brotherhood
1989 • as Cheung Ka Wai
★ 7.7
No Way Back
★ 8.4
The Rebel Intruders
The Rebel Intruders
1980 • as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
★ 6.7
Integrity
★ 5.6
The Lady Assassin
The Lady Assassin
1983 • as Palace Guard
★ 7.0
Passing Flickers
★ 6.8
No Compromise
No Compromise
1988 • as Lui Da-Chuan
★ 8.5
24 Hrs Ghost Story
24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997 • as Master River Wong
★ 7.0
Witch
Witch
1992
★ 10.0
Ghost Story
★ 5.6
Ghost Killer
Ghost Killer
1992 • as Yip Tai Nan
★ 7.0
Blood Stained Tradewind
Blood Stained Tradewind
1990 • as Song Ben
★ 8.0
Lucky Dragon
★ 10.0
Drug Tiger
Drug Tiger
1993 • as Uncle Hsiung
★ 6.6
Conspirators
Conspirators
2013 • as Ah Pang
★ 5.9
The Vampire Combat
The Vampire Combat
2001 • as Mao Lung
★ 3.7
Dark Side of China Town
Dark Side of China Town
1989 • as Shan Tung Shing
★ 7.0
Hungry Ghost Ritual
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014 • as Hau Tin
★ 5.7
Men from the Gutter
Men from the Gutter
1983 • as Policeman at Raid
★ 7.2
Murderer Pursues
Murderer Pursues
1981 • as Rascal at basketball court
★ 7.0
Dragon Town Story
★ 6.3
The Fighting Fool
The Fighting Fool
1979 • as Abducted villager
★ 6.9
Wonderful Killer
★ 8.0
Heroic Brothers
★ 5.5
The Mob
The Mob
2023 • as Zhou Mingyou
★ 5.5
Happy Adventure
★ 2.0
Wicked Tricks
★ 8.0
The Case of the Unknown
The Case of the Unknown
2020 • as Wang Shi-De
Return of Dragon
★ 10.0
The Transmigration Romance
The Transmigration Romance
1991 • as Inspector Lin
★ 7.0
Host for a Ghost
★ 4.2
Nothing Is Impossible
Nothing Is Impossible
2006 • as Godfather
★ 3.7
Key To The Luck
Key To The Luck
2019 • as Uncle Ha
Shui Hwu Legend
★ 4.8
Gangs '92
★ 5.5
Visa to Hell
Visa to Hell
1991 • as Jiu Mou
★ 6.7
Come from China
Come from China
1992 • as 李仲兴
★ 8.0
The Deadly Island
★ 9.0
Kung Fu Fighter
★ 4.5
Crazy Spirit
★ 7.0
Drugs Area
★ 7.0
No Guilty
No Guilty
1992 • as Jack
★ 5.0
Drugs Fighters
★ 5.5
Gui Mei
★ 2.0
King of Gambler
King of Gambler
1990 • as Lin Fei
★ 8.5
Welcome
Welcome
1985 • as Lam Fong
★ 7.0
Killing Me Hardly
★ 10.0
Marked for Murder
★ 6.3
Wolf of Revenge
★ 6.0
Lady Killer
★ 7.0
Chinese Cop Out
★ 9.0
Homicidal Maniac
Homicidal Maniac
2000 • as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
★ 2.5
Who's Killer
Who's Killer
1992 • as Chang Hau
★ 9.5
红船
★ 2.0
Law on the Brink
★ 4.5
永乐恩仇
永乐恩仇
2007 • as 朱棣
Love Doesn't Come Easy
Love Doesn't Come Easy
2019 • as Zhou Likai
★ 7.0