David Lam Wai
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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
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A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Dragons Forever (1988)
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Flirting Scholar (1993)
as King Ning
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
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King of Beggars (1992)
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Project A - Part II (1987)
as Superintendent Chun
No More Bets (2023)
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
Royal Warriors (1986)
as Raging Bull
Yes, Madam! (1985)
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
The Love That is Wrong (1993)
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Deadful Melody (1994)
as Ghost Master
Five Element Ninjas (1982)
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Looking for Jackie (2009)
as Mr. Jin
Ghostly Love (1989)
as Ching Sam
Code of Honor (1987)
as Wang Han
Long Arm of the Law (1984)
as Ho Yiu-Tung
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)
as Temple Monk
Seeding of a Ghost (1983)
as Man at Casino
The Boxer's Omen (1983)
as Monk (uncredited)
Ghost Killer (1992)
as Yip Tai Nan
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
The Curse of Turandot (2021)
as Fireworks Master
The Silent War (2012)
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (1993)
as Lu Chien
Buddha's Palm (1982)
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
The Story of Lady Sue (1992)
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Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (1994)
as Fang Ting Suen
The Enchantress (1983)
as (uncredited)
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979)
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
Two Champions of Shaolin (1980)
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Lord Of East China Sea (1993)
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The Adventure of the King (2010)
as Lord Ning
Circus Kids (1994)
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The Treasure Hunters (1981)
as Librarian
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981)
as Money Clan Member
The Rebel Intruders (1980)
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Stars and Roses (1989)
as Hong's boyfriend
Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982)
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1984)
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
Brave Archer and His Mate (1982)
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Picture of a Nymph (1988)
as Swordsman
Man of the Times (1993)
as Inspector Ho
Conspirators (2013)
as Ah Pang
The Lady Is the Boss (1983)
as New Student (uncredited)
Shui Hwu Legend (2009)
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The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981)
as Wen Clan Member
Shui Hwu Legend (1999)
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The Forgotten (2019)
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Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Killer Constable (1980)
as Palace Guard
Bloody Canton (2023)
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The Daredevils (1979)
as Soldier
A Fake Pretty Woman (1995)
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Those Merry Souls (1985)
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Murderer Pursues (1981)
as Rascal at basketball court
Legend of Twin Dragons (2007)
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Integrity (2019)
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Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
as Casino security
The Brave Archer 3 (1981)
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Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
as Kung Fu pupil
Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984)
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Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)
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Never Say Die (2017)
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The Flag of Iron (1980)
as One of 14 Eagles
The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
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The Magnificent Ruffians (1979)
as (uncredited)
Drug Tiger (1993)
as Uncle Hsiung
Descendant of the Sun (1983)
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
Who's Killer (1992)
as Chang Hau
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop (1995)
as Hong Kong Official
Lord Of East China Sea II (1993)
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Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind (2002)
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To Be No. 1 (1996)
as Three
The Mob (2023)
as Zhou Mingyou
Host for a Ghost (1984)
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The Tigress of Shaolin (1979)
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Legend of the Fox (1980)
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
House of Traps (1982)
as Constable
My Darling Genie (1984)
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24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
as Master River Wong
Gangs '92 (1992)
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Hungry Ghost Ritual (2014)
as Hau Tin
Lady Killer (1992)
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The Valiant Ones New (2007)
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The Other Side of the Sea (1994)
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Passionate Killing in the Dream (1992)
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The Fighting Fool (1979)
as Abducted villager
The Lady Assassin (1983)
as Palace Guard
You Are My Sassy Girl (2014)
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Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
as Cheung Ka Wai
Drugs Area (1991)
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Return of Dragon (1998)
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Kung Fu Fighter (2013)
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Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)
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Ode to Gallantry (1982)
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Men from the Gutter (1983)
as Policeman at Raid
Proud and Confident (1989)
as Chiu
Love Doesn't Come Easy (2019)
as Zhou Likai
Crossing Hennessy (2010)
as Oi Lin's Uncle
Legend of Ghost YingNing (2023)
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Nothing Is Impossible (2006)
as Godfather
Marked for Murder (1994)
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Good boy and Kong Fu (2019)
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The Duel of the Century (1981)
as Chief Lama
Winner Takes All (1982)
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No Way Back (1990)
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Whores from the North (1993)
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Visa to Hell (1991)
as Jiu Mou
Don't Kill Me, Brother! (1981)
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Fearful 24 Hours (2004)
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开心大冒险 (2012)
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Takes Two to Mingle (1990)
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Crazy Spirit (1987)
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The Strange Bedfellow (1986)
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No Guilty (1992)
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Fighting (2014)
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Mission of Hero (1998)
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Witch (1992)
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Drugs Fighters (1995)
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King of Gambler (1990)
as Lin Fei
Dragon Town Story (1997)
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The Vampire Combat (2001)
as Mao Lung
Passing Flickers (1982)
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The Case of the Unknown (2020)
as Wang Shi-De
The Dignified Killers (1991)
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Wolf of Revenge (1992)
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The Little Shaolin Monk (1991)
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Jeet Kune Do (2010)
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Blood Stained Tradewind (1990)
as Song Ben
Ghost Story (2022)
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Chinese Cop Out (1989)
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The Transmigration Romance (1991)
as Inspector Lin
The Vengeance (1995)
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Come from China (1992)
as 李仲兴
Danger Has Two Faces (1985)
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Law on the Brink (1994)
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Deng Enming's Childhood (2011)
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Penicillin 1944 (2008)
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Wonderful Killer (1992)
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Crazy Mission (1997)
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Dark Side of China Town (1989)
as Shan Tung Shing
The Deadly Warrant (1994)
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Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia (2005)
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Raiders of Losing Treasure (1992)
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Gui Li Hun (2006)
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Kung Fu Kids (2015)
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情迷阿修罗 (2016)
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暗道 (2016)
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Unrivaled Sand Palm (2005)
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Ultimate Warrior (1993)
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The Gangsters (1996)
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Homicidal Maniac (2000)
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
No Compromise (1988)
as Lui Da-Chuan
Welcome (1985)
as Lam Fong
Kanas Monster (2021)
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Lucky Dragon (1991)
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拒绝来访 (2010)
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暗花无间 (2015)
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Life is a Bet (1990)
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Gui Mei (2005)
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The Deadly Island (1994)
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Boxing Hero (2003)
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Passion (1997)
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永乐恩仇 (2007)
as 朱棣
Bedroom Secret (2000)
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扯淡侠 (2015)
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濠河边上的女人 (2009)
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枭龙 (2007)
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Retreat of the Godfather (1991)
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寻龙计 (2017)
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跑过罗湖桥 (2014)
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Yi Quan Qing Chun (2016)
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红船 (2021)
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My Wife's Bodyguard (1999)
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Killing Me Hardly (1997)
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德州风云之我是一条鱼 (2018)
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武僧进城 (2017)
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Heroic Brothers (1991)
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Flipped (2016)
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Without a Promised Land (1980)
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Sexual Fire (1992)
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Special Action Force (1997)
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Key To The Luck (2019)
as Uncle Ha
Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence (2007)
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3 Kung Fu Kids (1996)
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德州风云之我是牌手 (2018)
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Against (1997)
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A Wind Cold Town (2007)
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Feeling the Love Flute (2014)
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Wicked Tricks (2000)
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Tricky Guys (2000)
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The Vengeance (1995)
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Demon 2 (Du Huo 2) (2011)
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Animals (2002)
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Screw Baskeball Team (2018)
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