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David Lam Wai

Acting Born Oct 8, 1954 Yantai, Shandong Province, China 24 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) as Swordsman Hsia Hou
  • Flirting Scholar (1993) as King Ning
  • King of Gambler (1996) as 马骓
  • The Heroes From Shaolin (1993)
  • Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
  • The Boxer's Omen (1983) as Monk (uncredited)
  • The Boxer's Omen (1983) as Monk
  • Ghostly Love (1989) as Ching Sam
  • Dragons Forever (1988) as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
  • King of Beggars (1992) as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
  • Project A Part II (1987) as Superintendent Chun
  • No More Bets (2023) as Gu Tianzhi's Father
  • Yes, Madam! (1985) as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
  • Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984)
  • Seeding of a Ghost (1983) as Man at Casino
  • 战国红颜 (1998) as 伍子胥
  • Looking for Jackie (2009) as Mr. Jin
  • Royal Warriors (1986) as Raging Bull
  • The Love That is Wrong (1993)
  • Ultimate Warrior (1993)
  • The Curse of Turandot (2021) as Fireworks Master
  • Buddha's Palm (1982) as Clan Member (uncredited)
  • The Priceless (2021) as Mr. Ning
  • Long Arm of the Law (1984) as Ho Yiu-Tung