David Lam Wai
Acting
205
Acting Credits
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
Filmography
拳心
2026
as 麥梓峰（麥父）
San Jiang Chao
2025
as Lin Kejian
Legend of Ghost YingNing
2023
No More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Mob
2023
as Zhou Mingyou
Bloody Canton
2023
Ghost Story
2022
The Curse of Turandot
2021
as Fireworks Master
Kanas Monster
2021
红船
2021
The Priceless
2021
as Mr. Ning
The Case of the Unknown
2020
as Wang Shi-De
Love Doesn't Come Easy
2019
as Zhou Likai
Key To The Luck
2019
as Uncle Ha
Good boy and Kong Fu
2019
Integrity
2019
The Forgotten
2019
Screw Baskeball Team
2018
德州风云之我是一条鱼
2018
德州风云之我是牌手
2018
Never Say Die
2017
寻龙计
2017
武僧进城
2017
Yi Quan Qing Chun
2016
Flipped
2016
情迷阿修罗
2016
暗道
2016
回马枪
2016
as 龙振彪
The Conspirators
2016
as A Peng
Kung Fu Kids
2015
扯淡侠
2015
暗花无间
2015
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
as Hau Tin
You Are My Sassy Girl
2014
Feeling the Love Flute
2014
Fighting
2014
跑过罗湖桥
2014
Conspirators
2013
as Ah Pang
Kung Fu Fighter
2013
The Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Happy Adventure
2012
Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)
2011
Deng Enming's Childhood
2011
The Adventure of the King
2010
as Lord Ning
Jeet Kune Do
2010
Crossing Hennessy
2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle
拒绝来访
2010
Looking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin
Shui Hwu Legend
2009
濠河边上的女人
2009
Penicillin 1944
2008
A Wind Cold Town
2007
永乐恩仇
2007
as 朱棣
Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence
2007
The Valiant Ones New
2007
枭龙
2007
Legend of Twin Dragons
2007
Nothing Is Impossible
2006
as Godfather
Gui Li Hun
2006
Gui Mei
2005
Unrivaled Sand Palm
2005
Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia
2005
Fearful 24 Hours
2004
Boxing Hero
2003
Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind
2002
Animals
2002
The Vampire Combat
2001
as Mao Lung
Wicked Tricks
2000
Bedroom Secret
2000
Tricky Guys
2000
Homicidal Maniac
2000
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
My Wife's Bodyguard
1999
Shui Hwu Legend
1999
Mission of Hero
1998
Return of Dragon
1998
战国红颜
1998
as 伍子胥
Passion
1997
Crazy Mission
1997
Against
1997
Special Action Force
1997
24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997
as Master River Wong
Killing Me Hardly
1997
Dragon Town Story
1997
3 Kung Fu Kids
1996
The Gangsters
1996
To Be No. 1
1996
as Three
King of Gambler
1996
as 马骓
The Vengeance
1995
Drugs Fighters
1995
The Vengeance
1995
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
as Hong Kong Official
A Fake Pretty Woman
1995
Deadful Melody
1994
as Ghost Master
The Deadly Warrant
1994
The Other Side of the Sea
1994
Circus Kids
1994
Marked for Murder
1994
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
as Fang Ting Suen
The Deadly Island
1994
Law on the Brink
1994
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
as Lu Chien
Lord Of East China Sea II
1993
Lord Of East China Sea
1993
Whores from the North
1993
The Love That is Wrong
1993
Man of the Times
1993
as Inspector Ho
Drug Tiger
1993
as Uncle Hsiung
Flirting Scholar
1993
as King Ning
Ultimate Warrior
1993
The Heroes From Shaolin
1993
Passionate Killing in the Dream
1992
Witch
1992
Gangs '92
1992
Sexual Fire
1992
King of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Wonderful Killer
1992
Come from China
1992
as 李仲兴
Raiders of Losing Treasure
1992
Ghost Killer
1992
as Yip Tai Nan
Who's Killer
1992
as Chang Hau
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
No Guilty
1992
Lady Killer
1992
Wolf of Revenge
1992
Drugs Area
1991
Visa to Hell
1991
as Jiu Mou
The Little Shaolin Monk
1991
Retreat of the Godfather
1991
The Dignified Killers
1991
The Transmigration Romance
1991
as Inspector Lin
Heroic Brothers
1991
Lucky Dragon
1991
King of Gambler
1990
as Lin Fei
Life is a Bet
1990
Blood Stained Tradewind
1990
as Song Ben
No Way Back
1990
Takes Two to Mingle
1990
Proud and Confident
1989
as Chiu
Ghostly Love
1989
as Ching Sam
Stars and Roses
1989
as Hong's boyfriend
Chinese Cop Out
1989
Dark Side of China Town
1989
as Shan Tung Shing
Bloody Brotherhood
1989
as Cheung Ka Wai
No Compromise
1988
as Lui Da-Chuan
Picture of a Nymph
1988
as Swordsman
Dragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Crazy Spirit
1987
Project A - Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Code of Honor
1987
as Wang Han
Royal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull
The Strange Bedfellow
1986
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Crazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
Danger Has Two Faces
1985
Those Merry Souls
1985
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
Welcome
1985
as Lam Fong
Yes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Long Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
My Darling Genie
1984
Host for a Ghost
1984
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
as Temple Monk
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
The Enchantress
1983
as (uncredited)
The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino
Usurpers of Emperor's Power
1983
The Lady Is the Boss
1983
as New Student (uncredited)
Descendant of the Sun
1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
Holy Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
Men from the Gutter
1983
as Policeman at Raid
The Lady Assassin
1983
as Palace Guard
The Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk
House of Traps
1982
as Constable
Five Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
The Fake Ghost Catchers
1982
Ode to Gallantry
1982
Winner Takes All
1982
Passing Flickers
1982
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Buddha's Palm
1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Murderer Pursues
1981
as Rascal at basketball court
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
as Money Clan Member
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Casino security
The Brave Archer 3
1981
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Wen Clan Member
Don't Kill Me, Brother!
1981
The Treasure Hunters
1981
as Librarian
The Duel of the Century
1981
as Chief Lama
The Rebel Intruders
1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Killer Constable
1980
as Palace Guard
The Flag of Iron
1980
as One of 14 Eagles
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Legend of the Fox
1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Without a Promised Land
1980
The Magnificent Ruffians
1979
as (uncredited)
The Daredevils
1979
as Soldier
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil
The Fighting Fool
1979
as Abducted villager
The Tigress of Shaolin
1979
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)