David Lam Wai

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.

Known For

The Heroes From Shaolin

King of Gambler

A Chinese Ghost Story

Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars

Flirting Scholar

Dragons Forever

King of Beggars

Project A Part II

All Movies (197)

• No More Bets2023 · as Gu Tianzhi's Father
• Bloody Canton2023
• Legend of Ghost YingNing2023
• The Mob2023 · as Zhou Mingyou
• Ghost Story2022
• Kanas Monster2021
• The Curse of Turandot2021 · as Fireworks Master
• 红船2021
• The Case of the Unknown2020 · as Wang Shi-De
• Good boy and Kong Fu2019
• The Forgotten2019
• Love Doesn't Come Easy2019 · as Zhou Likai
• Key To The Luck2019 · as Uncle Ha
• Integrity2019
• 德州风云之我是牌手2018
• 德州风云之我是一条鱼2018
• Screw Baskeball Team2018
• 寻龙计2017
• Never Say Die2017
• 武僧进城2017
• Yi Quan Qing Chun2016
• Flipped2016
• 情迷阿修罗2016
• 暗道2016
• 扯淡侠2015
• 暗花无间2015
• Kung Fu Kids2015
• You Are My Sassy Girl2014
• Hungry Ghost Ritual2014 · as Hau Tin
• Feeling the Love Flute2014
• Fighting2014
• 跑过罗湖桥2014
• Kung Fu Fighter2013
• Conspirators2013 · as Ah Pang
• The Silent War2012 · as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
• 开心大冒险2012
• Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)2011
• Deng Enming's Childhood2011
• Jeet Kune Do2010
• The Adventure of the King2010 · as Lord Ning
• Crossing Hennessy2010 · as Oi Lin's Uncle
• 拒绝来访2010
• 濠河边上的女人2009
• Looking for Jackie2009 · as Mr. Jin
• Shui Hwu Legend2009
• Penicillin 19442008
• 枭龙2007
• 永乐恩仇2007 · as 朱棣
• The Valiant Ones New2007
• A Wind Cold Town2007
• Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence2007
• Legend of Twin Dragons2007
• Nothing Is Impossible2006 · as Godfather
• Gui Li Hun2006
• Unrivaled Sand Palm2005
• Gui Mei2005
• Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia2005
• Fearful 24 Hours2004
• Boxing Hero2003
• Animals2002
• Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind2002
• The Vampire Combat2001 · as Mao Lung
• Homicidal Maniac2000 · as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
• Wicked Tricks2000
• Tricky Guys2000
• Bedroom Secret2000
• Shui Hwu Legend1999
• My Wife's Bodyguard1999
• Return of Dragon1998
• Mission of Hero1998
• Crazy Mission1997
• Dragon Town Story1997
• Killing Me Hardly1997
• 24 Hrs Ghost Story1997 · as Master River Wong
• Special Action Force1997
• Passion1997
• Against1997
• To Be No. 11996 · as Three
• The Gangsters1996
• 3 Kung Fu Kids1996
• Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop1995 · as Hong Kong Official
• The Vengeance1995
• A Fake Pretty Woman1995
• The Vengeance1995
• Drugs Fighters1995
• The Deadly Warrant1994
• The Other Side of the Sea1994
• Law on the Brink1994
• Circus Kids1994
• The Deadly Island1994
• Hero of Hong Kong 19491994 · as Fang Ting Suen
• Deadful Melody1994 · as Ghost Master
• Marked for Murder1994
• Man of the Times1993
• Flirting Scholar1993 · as King Ning
• Lord Of East China Sea II1993
• Lord Of East China Sea1993
• All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard1993 · as Lu Chien
• The Love That is Wrong1993
• Whores from the North1993
• Drug Tiger1993 · as Uncle Hsiung
• Ultimate Warrior1993
• Witch1992
• King of Beggars1992 · as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
• No Guilty1992
• Passionate Killing in the Dream1992
• Ghost Killer1992 · as Yip Tai Nan
• Come from China1992 · as 李仲兴
• Gangs '921992
• The Story of Lady Sue1992
• Sexual Fire1992
• Wonderful Killer1992
• Raiders of Losing Treasure1992
• Who's Killer1992 · as Chang Hau
• Lady Killer1992
• Wolf of Revenge1992
• Heroic Brothers1991
• The Transmigration Romance1991 · as Inspector Lin
• Visa to Hell1991 · as Jiu Mou
• Retreat of the Godfather1991
• Drugs Area1991
• The Little Shaolin Monk1991
• The Dignified Killers1991
• Lucky Dragon1991
• Blood Stained Tradewind1990 · as Song Ben
• King of Gambler1990 · as Lin Fei
• Life is a Bet1990
• No Way Back1990
• Takes Two to Mingle1990
• Stars and Roses1989 · as Hong's boyfriend
• Proud and Confident1989 · as Chiu
• Chinese Cop Out1989
• Dark Side of China Town1989 · as Shan Tung Shing
• Bloody Brotherhood1989 · as Cheung Ka Wai
• Ghostly Love1989 · as Ching Sam
• Picture of a Nymph1988 · as Swordsman
• Dragons Forever1988 · as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
• No Compromise1988 · as Lui Da-Chuan
• Project A Part II1987 · as Superintendent Chun
• A Chinese Ghost Story1987 · as Swordsman Hsia Hou
• Code of Honor1987 · as Wang Han
• Crazy Spirit1987
• Royal Warriors1986 · as Raging Bull
• The Strange Bedfellow1986
• Yes, Madam!1985 · as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
• Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars1985
• Danger Has Two Faces1985
• Those Merry Souls1985
• Welcome1985 · as Lam Fong
• Disciples of the 36th Chamber1985 · as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
• Crazy Shaolin Disciples1985
• Host for a Ghost1984
• Opium and the Kung Fu Master1984
• Long Arm of the Law1984 · as Ho Yiu-Tung
• The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre1984 · as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
• My Darling Genie1984
• Return of Bastard Swordsman1984 · as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
• The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter1984 · as Temple Monk
• Seeding of a Ghost1983 · as Man at Casino
• Descendant of the Sun1983 · as Prince Regent's Black Knight
• The Boxer's Omen1983 · as Monk (uncredited)
• The Boxer's Omen1983 · as Monk
• Men from the Gutter1983 · as Policeman at Raid
• Holy Flame of the Martial World1983 · as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
• Usurpers of Emperor's Power1983
• The Lady is the Boss1983 · as New Student (uncredited)
• The Lady Assassin1983 · as Palace Guard
• The Enchantress1983 · as (uncredited)
• Mercenaries from Hong Kong1982 · as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
• Ode to Gallantry1982
• Buddha's Palm1982 · as Clan Member (uncredited)
• The Fake Ghost Catchers1982
• Five Element Ninjas1982 · as Hong's Man (uncredited)
• Passing Flickers1982
• Brave Archer and His Mate1982 · as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
• Winner Takes All1982
• House of Traps1982 · as Constable
• The Brave Archer 31981
• Don't Kill Me, Brother!1981
• The Duel of the Century1981 · as Chief Lama
• The Treasure Hunters1981 · as Librarian
• Murderer Pursues1981 · as Rascal at basketball court
• Challenge of the Gamesters1981 · as Casino security
• The Sword Stained with Royal Blood1981 · as Wen Clan Member
• Return of the Sentimental Swordsman1981 · as Money Clan Member
• Legend of the Fox1980 · as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
• The Rebel Intruders1980 · as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
• Two Champions of Shaolin1980 · as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
• Killer Constable1980 · as Palace Guard
• The Flag of Iron1980 · as One of 14 Eagles
• Without a Promised Land1980
• Ten Tigers of Kwangtung1979 · as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
• The Magnificent Ruffians1979 · as (uncredited)
• The Tigress of Shaolin1979
• The Daredevils1979 · as Soldier
• Monkey Kung Fu1979 · as Kung Fu pupil
• The Fighting Fool1979 · as Abducted villager

All TV Shows (8)

• 拳心2026 · as 麥梓峰（麥父）
• San Jiang Chao2025 · as Lin Kejian
• The Priceless2021 · as Mr. Ning
• 回马枪2016 · as 龙振彪
• The Conspirators2016 · as A Peng
• 战国红颜1998 · as 伍子胥
• King of Gambler1996 · as 马骓
• The Heroes From Shaolin1993