David Lam Wai
Actor
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
Project A Part II
as Superintendent Chun 1987
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Bar 1988
Flirting Scholar
as King Ning 1993
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
King of Beggars
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin 1992
Yes, Madam!
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief) 1985
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
as Temple Monk (uncredited) 1984
Five Element Ninjas
as Hong's Man (uncredited) 1982
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man 1985
Never Say Die
2017
The Boxer's Omen
as Monk (uncredited) 1983
The Boxer's Omen
as Monk 1983
No More Bets
as Gu Tianzhi's Father 2023
Looking for Jackie
as Mr. Jin 2009
Royal Warriors
as Raging Bull 1986
Long Arm of the Law
as Ho Yiu-Tung 1984