Actor
David Lam Wai
Born 1954 · 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.
Acting
A Chinese Ghost Story
Swordsman Hsia Hou · 1987
Dragons Forever
Thug at Bar (uncredited) · 1988
Project A Part II
Superintendent Chun · 1987
Flirting Scholar
King Ning · 1993
King of Beggars
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin · 1992
Yes, Madam!
Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief) · 1985
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Temple Monk · 1984
Five Element Ninjas
Hong's Man (uncredited) · 1982
No More Bets
Gu Tianzhi's Father · 2023
The Boxer's Omen
Monk (uncredited) · 1983
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man · 1985
Royal Warriors
Raging Bull · 1986
Buddha's Palm
Clan Member (uncredited) · 1982
Long Arm of the Law
Ho Yiu-Tung · 1984
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Money Clan Member · 1981
Killer Constable
Palace Guard · 1980
Seeding of a Ghost
Man at Casino · 1983
Holy Flame of the Martial World
Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited) · 1983
The Flag of Iron
One of 14 Eagles · 1980
Who's Killer
Chang Hau · 1992
The Silent War
Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent · 2012
Proud and Confident
Chiu · 1989
Monkey Kung Fu
Kung Fu pupil · 1979
Return of Bastard Swordsman
Fake Fortune Teller's Son · 1984