David Lam Wai

David Lam Wai

Known For

Key To The Luck

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.

Movies Featuring David Lam Wai

No More Bets

No More Bets (2023)

as Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Mob

The Mob (2023)

as Zhou Mingyou
The Silent War

The Silent War (2012)

as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Homicidal Maniac

Homicidal Maniac (2000)

as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
24 Hrs Ghost Story

24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)

as Master River Wong
No Image

Drug Tiger (1993)

as Uncle Hsiung
King of Beggars

King of Beggars (1992)

as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Stars & Roses

Stars & Roses (1989)

as Hong's boyfriend
Dragons Forever

Dragons Forever (1988)

as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Project A Part II

Project A Part II (1987)

as Superintendent Chun
A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)

as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam! (1985)

as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)

as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Return of Bastard Swordsman

Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)

as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)

as Temple Monk (uncredited)
Descendant of the Sun

Descendant of the Sun (1983)

as Prince Regent's Black Knight
The Boxer's Omen

The Boxer's Omen (1983)

as Monk (uncredited)
Men from the Gutter

Men from the Gutter (1983)

as Policeman at Raid
Holy Flame of the Martial World

Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)

as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
The Lady is the Boss

The Lady is the Boss (1983)

as New Student (uncredited)
Mercenaries from Hong Kong

Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982)

as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Buddha's Palm

Buddha's Palm (1982)

as Clan Member (uncredited)
Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas (1982)

as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Brave Archer and His Mate

Brave Archer and His Mate (1982)

as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Murderer Pursues

Murderer Pursues (1981)

as Rascal at basketball court
Legend of the Fox

Legend of the Fox (1980)

as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
The Rebel Intruders

The Rebel Intruders (1980)

as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Two Champions of Shaolin

Two Champions of Shaolin (1980)

as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
The Flag of Iron

The Flag of Iron (1980)

as One of 14 Eagles
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979)

as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
Monkey Kung Fu

Monkey Kung Fu (1979)

as Kung Fu pupil
The Fighting Fool

The Fighting Fool (1979)

as Abducted villager