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David Lam Wai

Actor, ProducerBorn October 8, 1954 (70 years)
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 & Shows on Plex

  • Vengeance
  • Cold War 2
  • Deadly Melody
  • The Mob (Long hu zhi ba)
  • Chong zhen jing wu men

Known For

  • Project A 2
  • A Chinese Ghost Story
  • Long Arm of the Law
  • King of Beggars
  • Royal Warriors
  • The Silent War
  • No More Bets
  • Deadly Melody
  • Ghost Rituals
  • The Boxer's Omen
  • Code of Honour
  • Crossing Hennessy
  • All Men Are Brothers: Blood of the Leopard
  • Picture of a Nymph
  • Circus Kids
  • Adventure of the King
  • Dragon Town Story
  • Lord of East China Sea

Filmography

2023
No More Bets · as Gu Tianzhi's Father
2023
2021
The Curse of Turandot · as Fireworks Master
2019
2017
2016
Cold War 2 · as Neo Chan
2014
The Red (TV Series) · as Qi Ge (2014)
2014
Ghost Rituals · as Xiaotian
2014
2013
2013
Conspirators · as Ah Pang
2012
The Silent War · as Zhang Guoxiang, Kmt Agent
2011
Legendary Amazons · as Wang Qiang
2010
Adventure of the King · as Lord Ning
2010
Crossing Hennessy · as Oi Lin's Uncle
2009
Looking for Jackie · as Mr. Jin
2009
Vengeance · as Bodyguard Having Affair With Fung's Wife
2006
Nothing Is Impossible · as Godfather
2006
2005
2003
1998
1997
1997
24 Hours Ghost Story · as Master River Wong
1995
Tough Beauty and the Sloppy Slop · as Hong Kong Official
1995
1995
1995
1994
1994
1994
Deadly Melody · as Ghost Master
1993
Flirting Scholar · as King Ning
1993
1993
1993
1993
1992
King of Beggars · as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
1992
1989
Stars and Roses · as Hong's Boyfriend
1989
1989
Darkside of Chinatown · as Shan Tung Shing
1989
Bloody Brotherhood · as Cheung Ka Wai
1989
Ghostly Love · as Ching Sam
1988
Dragons Forever · as Thug At Bar
1988
No Compromise · as Lui Da-Chuan
1987
Picture of a Nymph · as Swordsman
1987
Double Fixation · as Cast
1987
Project A 2 · as Superintendent Chun
1987
A Chinese Ghost Story · as 夏侯剑客
1987
Code of Honour · as Wang Han
1986
Brotherhood · as Man
1986
Royal Warriors · as Raging Bull
1985
Yes, Madam! · as Ah Tung (armoured Car Thief)
1985
1985
1985
1985
Disciples of the 36th Chamber · as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
1985
1984
1984
Long Arm of the Law · as Ho Yiu-Tung
1984
1984
Return of the Bastard Swordsman · as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
1984
The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter · as Temple Monk (uncredited)
1983
Seeding of a Ghost · as Man At Casino
1983
The Boxer's Omen · as Monk (uncredited)
1983
Men from the Gutter · as Policeman At Raid
1983
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre · as Sung Ching Shu (as Monk)
1983
Descendant of the Sun · as Prince Regent's Black Knight
1983
Holy Flame of the Martial World · as Miu Shan Clan Leader
1983
The Lady Is the Boss · as New Student (uncredited)
1983
The Lady Assassin · as Palace Guard
1983
1982
Mercenaries from Hong Kong · as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
1982
1982
Buddha's Palm · as Clan Member (uncredited)
1982
1982
1982
Five Elements Ninjas · as Hong's Man (uncredited)
1982
Brave Archer and His Mate · as Libertine Asking For Ms. Loong (uncredited)
1982
1982
House of Traps · as Constable
1981
1981
Duel of the Century · as Chief Lama
1981
The Treasure Hunters · as Librarian
1981
Qian wang dou qian ba · as Casino Security
1981
1981
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman · as Money Clan Member
1980
Legend of the Fox · as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
1980
The Rebel Intruders · as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
1980
The Flag of Iron · as One Of 14 Eagles
1980
Two Champions of Death · as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
1980
Killer Constable · as Palace Guard
1980
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung · as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
1979
1979
1979
Shaolin Daredevils · as Soldier
1979
Stroke of Death · as Kung Fu Pupil

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