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