David Lam Wai
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 8, 1954
- Birthplace
- Yantai, Shandong Province, China
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
The Monster Hunt Celestial Master 2026
as 梦神机
No More Bets 2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
Bloody Canton 2023
Actor
Legend of Ghost YingNing 2023
Actor
The Mob 2023
as Zhou Mingyou
Ghost Story 2022
Actor
Kanas Monster 2021
Actor
The Curse of Turandot 2021
as Fireworks Master
红船 2021
Actor
The Case of the Unknown 2020
as Wang Shi-De
Good boy and Kong Fu 2019
Actor
The Forgotten 2019
Actor
Love Doesn't Come Easy 2019
as Zhou Likai
Key To The Luck 2019
as Uncle Ha
Integrity 2019
Actor
德州风云之我是牌手 2018
Actor
德州风云之我是一条鱼 2018
Actor
Screw Baskeball Team 2018
Actor
寻龙计 2017
Actor
Never Say Die 2017
Actor
武僧进城 2017
Actor
Yi Quan Qing Chun 2016
Actor
Flipped 2016
Actor
情迷阿修罗 2016
Actor
暗道 2016
Actor
扯淡侠 2015
Actor
暗花无间 2015
Actor
Kung Fu Kids 2015
Actor
You Are My Sassy Girl 2014
Actor
Hungry Ghost Ritual 2014
as Hau Tin
Feeling the Love Flute 2014
Actor
Fighting 2014
Actor
跑过罗湖桥 2014
Actor
Kung Fu Fighter 2013
Actor
Conspirators 2013
as Ah Pang
The Silent War 2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Happy Adventure 2012
Actor
- Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)
Demon 2 (Du Huo 2) 2011
Actor
Deng Enming's Childhood 2011
Actor
Jeet Kune Do 2010
Actor
The Adventure of the King 2010
as Lord Ning
Crossing Hennessy 2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle
拒绝来访 2010
Actor
濠河边上的女人 2009
Actor
Looking for Jackie 2009
as Mr. Jin
Shui Hwu Legend 2009
Actor
Penicillin 1944 2008
Actor
枭龙 2007
Actor
永乐恩仇 2007
as 朱棣
The Valiant Ones New 2007
Actor
Legend of Twin Dragons 2007
Actor
- Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence
Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence 2007
Actor
A Wind Cold Town 2007
Actor
Nothing Is Impossible 2006
as Godfather
Gui Li Hun 2006
Actor
Unrivaled Sand Palm 2005
Actor
Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia 2005
Actor
Gui Mei 2005
Actor
Fearful 24 Hours 2004
Actor
Boxing Hero 2003
Actor
Animals 2002
Actor
Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind 2002
Actor
The Vampire Combat 2001
as Mao Lung
Homicidal Maniac 2000
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
Tricky Guys 2000
Actor
Bedroom Secret 2000
Actor
Wicked Tricks 2000
Actor
Shui Hwu Legend 1999
Actor
My Wife's Bodyguard 1999
Actor
Return of Dragon 1998
Actor
Mission of Hero 1998
Actor
Crazy Mission 1997
Actor
Dragon Town Story 1997
Actor
Killing Me Hardly 1997
Actor
24 Hrs Ghost Story 1997
as Master River Wong
Special Action Force 1997
Actor
Against 1997
Actor
Passion 1997
Actor
To Be No. 1 1996
as Three
The Gangsters 1996
Actor
3 Kung Fu Kids 1996
Actor
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop 1995
as Hong Kong Official, Producer
The Vengeance 1995
Actor
A Fake Pretty Woman 1995
Actor
The Vengeance 1995
Actor
Drugs Fighters 1995
Actor
The Deadly Warrant 1994
Actor
The Other Side of the Sea 1994
Actor
Law on the Brink 1994
Actor
Circus Kids 1994
Actor
The Deadly Island 1994
Actor
Hero of Hong Kong 1949 1994
as Fang Ting Suen
Deadful Melody 1994
as Ghost Master
Marked for Murder 1994
Actor
Man of the Times 1993
as Inspector Ho
Flirting Scholar 1993
as King Ning
Lord Of East China Sea II 1993
Actor
Lord Of East China Sea 1993
Actor
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard 1993
as Lu Chien
The Love That is Wrong 1993
Actor
Ultimate Warrior 1993
Actor
Drug Tiger 1993
as Uncle Hsiung
Whores from the North 1993
Actor
Witch 1992
Actor
King of Beggars 1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
No Guilty 1992
as Jack
Passionate Killing in the Dream 1992
Actor
Ghost Killer 1992
as Yip Tai Nan
Come from China 1992
as 李仲兴
Gangs '92 1992
Actor
The Story of Lady Sue 1992
Actor
Wolf of Revenge 1992
Actor
Lady Killer 1992
Actor
Who's Killer 1992
as Chang Hau
Raiders of Losing Treasure 1992
Actor
Wonderful Killer 1992
Actor
Sexual Fire 1992
Actor
Heroic Brothers 1991
Actor
The Transmigration Romance 1991
as Inspector Lin
Visa to Hell 1991
as Jiu Mou
Retreat of the Godfather 1991
Actor
Lucky Dragon 1991
Actor
The Dignified Killers 1991
Actor
The Little Shaolin Monk 1991
Actor
Drugs Area 1991
Actor
Blood Stained Tradewind 1990
as Song Ben
King of Gambler 1990
as Lin Fei
Life is a Bet 1990
Actor
No Way Back 1990
Actor
Takes Two to Mingle 1990
Actor
Stars and Roses 1989
as Hong's boyfriend
Proud and Confident 1989
as Chiu
Chinese Cop Out 1989
Actor
Dark Side of China Town 1989
as Shan Tung Shing
Bloody Brotherhood 1989
as Cheung Ka Wai
Ghostly Love 1989
as Ching Sam
Picture of a Nymph 1988
as Swordsman
Dragons Forever 1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
No Compromise 1988
as Lui Da-Chuan
Project A - Part II 1987
as Superintendent Chun
A Chinese Ghost Story 1987
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Code of Honor 1987
as Wang Han
Crazy Spirit 1987
Actor
Royal Warriors 1986
as Raging Bull
The Strange Bedfellow 1986
Actor
Yes, Madam! 1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars 1985
Actor
Danger Has Two Faces 1985
Actor
Those Merry Souls 1985
Actor
Welcome 1985
as Lam Fong
Disciples of the 36th Chamber 1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Crazy Shaolin Disciples 1985
Actor
Host for a Ghost 1984
Actor
Opium and the Kung Fu Master 1984
Actor
Long Arm of the Law 1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre 1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
My Darling Genie 1984
Actor
Return of Bastard Swordsman 1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter 1984
as Temple Monk
Seeding of a Ghost 1983
as Man at Casino
Descendant of the Sun 1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
The Boxer's Omen 1983
as Monk (uncredited), as Monk
Men from the Gutter 1983
as Policeman at Raid
Holy Flame of the Martial World 1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
Usurpers of Emperor's Power 1983
Actor
The Lady Is the Boss 1983
as New Student (uncredited)
The Lady Assassin 1983
as Palace Guard
The Enchantress 1983
as (uncredited)
Mercenaries from Hong Kong 1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Ode to Gallantry 1982
Actor
Buddha's Palm 1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)
The Fake Ghost Catchers 1982
Actor
Five Element Ninjas 1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Passing Flickers 1982
Actor
Brave Archer and His Mate 1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Winner Takes All 1982
Actor
House of Traps 1982
as Constable
Don't Kill Me, Brother! 1981
Actor
The Brave Archer 3 1981
Actor
The Duel of the Century 1981
as Chief Lama
The Treasure Hunters 1981
as Librarian
Murderer Pursues 1981
as Rascal at basketball court
Challenge of the Gamesters 1981
as Casino security
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood 1981
as Wen Clan Member
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman 1981
as Money Clan Member
Legend of the Fox 1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
The Rebel Intruders 1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Two Champions of Shaolin 1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Killer Constable 1980
as Palace Guard
The Flag of Iron 1980
as One of 14 Eagles
Without a Promised Land 1980
Actor
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung 1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ruffians 1979
as (uncredited)
The Tigress of Shaolin 1979
Actor
The Daredevils 1979
as Soldier
Monkey Kung Fu 1979
as Kung Fu pupil
The Fighting Fool 1979
as Abducted villager
Credits from TMDB.