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

Project A: Part II
A Chinese Ghost Story
Dragons Forever
Flirting Scholar
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars
King of Beggars
Birth Location Guangdong, China
Born 1954-10-08

Movies

The Mob as Zhou Mingyou
2023
The Curse of Turandot as Fireworks Master
2021
Love Doesn't Come Easy as Zhou Likai
2019
Key To The Luck as Uncle Ha
2019
2019
2016
Hungry Ghost Ritual as Xiaotian
2014
2014
Conspirators as Pang
2013
The Silent War as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT agent
2012
2010
2009
永乐恩仇 as 朱棣
2007
2006
2005
2002
Homicidal Maniac as Inspector Hu Ying Jie
2000
24 Hrs Ghost Story as Master River Wang
1997
1997
1997
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop as Hong Kong official
1995
Deadful Melody as Ghost Master
1994
Flirting Scholar as King Ning
1993
Drug Tiger as Uncle Hsiung
1993
1992
King of Beggars as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
1992
1992
Ghost Killer as Yip Tai Nan
1992
Visa to Hell as Jiu Mou
1992
1992
The Transmigration Romance as Inspector Lin
1991
1991
1990
Stars & Roses as Hong's boyfriend
1989
1989
Dark Side of China Town as Shan Tung Shing
1989
Bloody Brotherhood as Cheung Ka Wai
1989
Ghostly Love as Ching Sam
1989
Picture of a Nymph as Swordsman
1988
Dragons Forever as Thug at Bar
1988
No Compromise as Lui Da-Chuan
1988
Project A: Part II as Superintendent Chun
1987
A Chinese Ghost Story as Swordsman Hsia Hou
1987
Code of Honor as Wang Han
1987
Royal Warriors as Raging Bull
1986
Yes, Madam! as Ah Tung / Armoured Car Thief
1985
Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars as (cameo at the end)
1985
Welcome as Lam Fong
1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
1985
Long Arm of the Law as Ho Yiu-Tung
1984
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
1984
1984
1983
Men from the Gutter as Policeman at raid
1983
Holy Flame of the Martial World as Miu Shan Clan leader
1983
The Lady Assassin as Palace guard
1983
Five Element Ninjas as Hong's Man
1982
House of Traps as Constable
1982
The Duel of the Century as Chief Lama
1981
The Treasure Hunters as Librarian
1981
Murderer Pursues as Rascal at basketball court
1981
Challenge of the Gamesters as Casino security
1981
The Rebel Intruders as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
1980
Killer Constable as Palace Guard
1980
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung as Lucky Gambling House Doorman
1979
1979
Monkey Kung Fu as Kung Fu pupil
1979

Movies