David Lam Wai
Known for Acting
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
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
King of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Project A Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Looking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin
Royal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull
Flirting Scholar
1993
as King Ning
No More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil
The Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Integrity
2019
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Long Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)