David Lam Wai
Acting
Born October 8, 1954 · Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Also known as 林威 · John Lam Wai · Lin 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.
Filmography40 titles
Buddha's Palm
Dragons Forever
A Chinese Ghost Story
The Treasure Hunters
Yes, Madam!
The Flag of Iron
Killer Constable
No More Bets
Project A 2
King of Beggars
The Eight Diagram Pole Fighter
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
Monkey Kung Fu
Royal Warriors
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
Long Arm of the Law
Five Elements Ninjas
The Rebel Intruders
The Boxer's Omen
The Duel of the Century
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars
Crossing Hennessy
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
The Brave Archer 3
Seeding of a Ghost
House of Traps
Challenge of the Gamesters
Legend of the Fox
Two Champions of Shaolin
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
Deadful Melody
Ode to Gallantry
Brave Archer and His Mate
The Mob
The Enchantress
The Tigress of Shaolin
Looking for Jackie
Fighting
Return of Dragon