David Lam Wai

Actor

Born: October 8, 1954 (71 years old)

Place of birth: Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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 (67)

• The Magnificent Ruffians (1979, ★ 6.9)
• Royal Warriors (1986, ★ 6.8)
• All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (1993, ★ 7.2)
• Lord Of East China Sea (1993, ★ 7.9)
• The Daredevils (1979, ★ 6.8)
• Lord Of East China Sea II (1993, ★ 6.9)
• Long Arm of the Law (1984, ★ 6.8)
• Project A Part II (1987, ★ 7.1)
• Monkey Kung Fu (1979, ★ 7)
• The Rebel Intruders (1980, ★ 6.6)
• A Chinese Ghost Story (1987, ★ 7.3)
• King of Beggars (1992, ★ 6.9)
• Killer Constable (1980, ★ 7.2)
• Five Element Ninjas (1982, ★ 6.9)
• No More Bets (2023, ★ 7.1)
• Passing Flickers (1982, ★ 6.8)
• The Flag of Iron (1980, ★ 7)
• Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981, ★ 7)
• The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982, ★ 7)
• Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984, ★ 6.8)
• The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984, ★ 7)
• Stars & Roses (1989, ★ 7.3)
• Code of Honor (1987, ★ 7.2)
• Yes, Madam! (1985, ★ 7.1)
• The Treasure Hunters (1981, ★ 7.1)
• Buddha's Palm (1982, ★ 7.7)
• The Duel of the Century (1981, ★ 6.6)
• Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983, ★ 6.7)
• Dragons Forever (1988, ★ 7.2)
• Men from the Gutter (1983, ★ 6.6)