7.1
Movie
Acting
David Lam Wai
- Born
- (age 72)
- Birthplace
- Yantai, Shandong Province, China
- Credits
- 205 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
7.3
Movie
A Chinese Ghost Story
7.5
Movie
Flirting Scholar
6.5
Movie
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
7.1
Movie
King of Beggars
7.2
Movie
Yes, Madam!
7.0
Movie
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
6.3
Movie
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
6.0
Movie
Never Say Die
6.9
Movie
No More Bets
6.6
Movie
The Boxer's Omen
7.0
Movie
Royal Warriors
4.3
Movie
Looking for Jackie
6.9
Movie
Long Arm of the Law
6.3
Movie
Seeding of a Ghost
6.0
Movie
The Silent War
6.1
Movie
Deadful Melody
7.0
Movie
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Acting credits 205
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Monster Hunt Celestial Master Film | 梦神机 |
| 2026 | 拳心 TV | 麥梓峰（麥父） (4 ep) |
| 2025 | San Jiang Chao TV | Lin Kejian (30 ep) |
| 2023 | No More Bets Film | Gu Tianzhi's Father |
| 2023 | Bloody Canton Film | |
| 2023 | Legend of Ghost YingNing Film | |
| 2023 | The Mob Film | Zhou Mingyou |
| 2022 | Ghost Story Film | |
| 2021 | Kanas Monster Film | |
| 2021 | The Curse of Turandot Film | Fireworks Master |
| 2021 | The Priceless TV | Mr. Ning (14 ep) |
| 2021 | 红船 Film | |
| 2020 | The Case of the Unknown Film | Wang Shi-De |
| 2019 | Good boy and Kong Fu Film | |
| 2019 | The Forgotten Film | |
| 2019 | Love Doesn't Come Easy Film | Zhou Likai |
| 2019 | Key To The Luck Film | Uncle Ha |
| 2019 | Integrity Film | |
| 2018 | 德州风云之我是牌手 Film | |
| 2018 | 德州风云之我是一条鱼 Film | |
| 2018 | Screw Baskeball Team Film | |
| 2017 | 寻龙计 Film | |
| 2017 | Never Say Die Film | |
| 2017 | 武僧进城 Film | |
| 2016 | Yi Quan Qing Chun Film | |
| 2016 | Flipped Film | |
| 2016 | 情迷阿修罗 Film | |
| 2016 | 回马枪 TV | 龙振彪 (35 ep) |
| 2016 | The Conspirators TV | A Peng (38 ep) |
| 2016 | 暗道 Film | |
| 2015 | 扯淡侠 Film | |
| 2015 | 暗花无间 Film | |
| 2015 | Kung Fu Kids Film | |
| 2014 | You Are My Sassy Girl Film | |
| 2014 | Hungry Ghost Ritual Film | Hau Tin |
| 2014 | Feeling the Love Flute Film | |
| 2014 | Fighting Film | |
| 2014 | 跑过罗湖桥 Film | |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Fighter Film | |
| 2013 | Conspirators Film | Ah Pang |
| 2012 | The Silent War Film | Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent |
| 2012 | Happy Adventure Film | |
| 2011 | Demon 2 (Du Huo 2) Film | |
| 2011 | Deng Enming's Childhood Film | |
| 2010 | Jeet Kune Do Film | |
| 2010 | The Adventure of the King Film | Lord Ning |
| 2010 | Crossing Hennessy Film | Oi Lin's Uncle |
| 2010 | 拒绝来访 Film | |
| 2009 | 濠河边上的女人 Film | |
| 2009 | Looking for Jackie Film | Mr. Jin |
| 2009 | Shui Hwu Legend Film | |
| 2008 | Penicillin 1944 Film | |
| 2007 | 枭龙 Film | |
| 2007 | 永乐恩仇 Film | 朱棣 |
| 2007 | The Valiant Ones New Film | |
| 2007 | A Wind Cold Town Film | |
| 2007 | Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence Film | |
| 2007 | Legend of Twin Dragons Film | |
| 2006 | Nothing Is Impossible Film | Godfather |
| 2006 | Gui Li Hun Film |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop Film | Producer |