David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

  • Birthday: 1954-10-08
  • Place of birth: Guangdong, China
  • Also know as: 林威

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

Long Arm of the Law

1984

As Ho Yiu-Tung

Witch

1992

As

Dark Side of China Town

1989

As Shan Tung Shing

Who's Killer

1992

As

Lucky Dragon

1991

As

Visa to Hell

1992

As Jiu Mou

Sexual Fire

1992

As

Against

1997

As

Drug Tiger

1993

As Uncle Hsiung

Welcome

1985

As Lam Fong

Code of Honor

1987

As Wang Han

No Way Back

1990

As

永乐恩仇

2007

As 朱棣

Passion

1997

As

Animals

2002

As

Hungry Ghost Ritual

2014

As Xiaotian

No Compromise

1988

As Lui Da-Chuan

Ghost Killer

1992

As Yip Tai Nan

No Guilty

1992

As

Kung Fu Kids

2015

As

Flipped

2016

As

Deadful Melody

1994

As Ghost Master

Jeet Kune Do

2010

As

24 Hrs Ghost Story

1997

As Master River Wang

Bloody Brotherhood

1989

As Cheung Ka Wai

The Mob

2023

As Zhou Mingyou

Crazy Spirit

1987

As

Boxing Hero

2003

As

Gui Li Hun

2006

As

Royal Warriors

1986

As Raging Bull

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987

As Swordsman Hsia Hou

Proud and Confident

1989

As Chiu

Homicidal Maniac

2000

As Inspector Hu Ying Jie

Blood Stained Tradewind

1990

As Song Ben

Love Doesn't Come Easy

2019

As Zhou Likai

Drugs Area

1991

As

鬼妹

2005

As

Tricky Guys

2000

As

Project A: Part II

1987

As Superintendent Chun

The Silent War

2012

As Zhang Guoxiang, KMT agent

Conspirators

2013

As Pang

King of Beggars

1992

As Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin

Key To The Luck

2019

As Uncle Ha

Stars & Roses

1989

As Hong's boyfriend

Picture of a Nymph

1988

As Swordsman

Fighting

2014

As

Circus Kids

1994

As

The Adventure Of The King

2010

As Lord Ning

Ghostly Love

1989

As Ching Sam

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

1995

As Hong Kong official

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

1984

As Sung Ching Shu (as monk)

The Treasure Hunters

1981

As Librarian

Gangs '92

1992

As

Lady Killer

1992

As

Integrity

2019

As

The Transmigration Romance

1991

As Inspector Lin

No More Bets

2023

As

Flirting Scholar

1993

As King Ning

To Be No. 1

1996

As

The Curse of Turandot

2021

As Fireworks Master

Murderer Pursues

1981

As Rascal at basketball court

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983

As Miu Shan Clan leader

The Boxer's Omen

1983

As Monk

Yes, Madam!

1985

As Ah Tung / Armoured Car Thief

Killer Constable

1980

As Palace Guard

The Rebel Intruders

1980

As Iron Fist Militia / Refugee

House of Traps

1982

As Constable

Monkey Kung Fu

1979

As Kung Fu pupil

Dragons Forever

1988

As Thug at Bar

The Duel of the Century

1981

As Chief Lama

The Lady Assassin

1983

As Palace guard

Five Element Ninjas

1982

As Hong's Man

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985

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

Men from the Gutter

1983

As Policeman at raid

Jackie Chan Kung Fu Master

2009

As 金先生

The Magnificent Ruffians

1979

As (extra)

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

1979

As Casino Doorman

Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars

1985

As (cameo at the end)

Production

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