Acting
David Lam Wai
Also Known As: 林威 , John Lam Wai, Lin Wai
Birth Date
October 8, 1954
(71 years old)
Place of Birth
Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Popularity
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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.
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Movie
A Chinese Ghost Story
Swordsman Hsia Hou
1987
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Movie
Flirting Scholar
King Ning
1993
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TV Show
King of Gambler
马骓
1996 • 40 episodes
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TV Show
The Heroes From Shaolin
1993 • 20 episodes
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战国红颜
伍子胥
1998 • 40 episodes
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Movie
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
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King of Beggars
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
1992
TV Show
The Conspirators
A Peng
2016 • 38 episodes
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TV Show
回马枪
龙振彪
2016 • 35 episodes
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Movie
The Enchantress
(uncredited)
1983
TV Show
The Priceless
Mr. Ning
2021 • 14 episodes
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Movie
Dragons Forever
Thug at Bar (uncredited)
1988
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Movie
No More Bets
Gu Tianzhi's Father
2023
TV Show
San Jiang Chao
Lin Kejian
2025 • 30 episodes
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Movie
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
1984
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Movie
Yes, Madam!
Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
1985
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Movie
Project A Part II
Superintendent Chun
1987
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Movie
Legend of Twin Dragons
2007
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Movie
Royal Warriors
Raging Bull
1986
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Movie
The Deadly Island
1994