Acting · Yantai, Shandong Province, China · Born October 8, 1954
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.
TV拳心
2026
as 麥梓峰（麥父）
TVSan Jiang Chao
2025
as Lin Kejian
MovieNo More Bets
2023
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
MovieBloody Canton
2023
MovieLegend of Ghost YingNing
2023
MovieThe Mob
2023
as Zhou Mingyou
MovieGhost Story
2022
MovieKanas Monster
2021
MovieThe Curse of Turandot
2021
as Fireworks Master
TVThe Priceless
2021
as Mr. Ning
Movie红船
2021
MovieThe Case of the Unknown
2020
as Wang Shi-De
MovieGood boy and Kong Fu
2019
MovieThe Forgotten
2019
MovieLove Doesn't Come Easy
2019
as Zhou Likai
MovieKey To The Luck
2019
as Uncle Ha
MovieIntegrity
2019
Movie德州风云之我是牌手
2018
Movie德州风云之我是一条鱼
2018
MovieScrew Baskeball Team
2018
Movie寻龙计
2017
MovieNever Say Die
2017
Movie武僧进城
2017
MovieYi Quan Qing Chun
2016
MovieFlipped
2016
Movie情迷阿修罗
2016
TV回马枪
2016
as 龙振彪
TVThe Conspirators
2016
as A Peng
Movie暗道
2016
Movie扯淡侠
2015
Movie暗花无间
2015
MovieKung Fu Kids
2015
MovieYou Are My Sassy Girl
2014
MovieHungry Ghost Ritual
2014
as Hau Tin
MovieFeeling the Love Flute
2014
MovieFighting
2014
Movie跑过罗湖桥
2014
MovieKung Fu Fighter
2013
MovieConspirators
2013
as Ah Pang
MovieThe Silent War
2012
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Movie开心大冒险
2012
Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)
2011
MovieDeng Enming's Childhood
2011
MovieJeet Kune Do
2010
MovieThe Adventure of the King
2010
as Lord Ning
MovieCrossing Hennessy
2010
as Oi Lin's Uncle
Movie拒绝来访
2010
Movie濠河边上的女人
2009
MovieLooking for Jackie
2009
as Mr. Jin
MovieShui Hwu Legend
2009
MoviePenicillin 1944
2008
Movie枭龙
2007
Movie永乐恩仇
2007
as 朱棣
MovieThe Valiant Ones New
2007
MovieA Wind Cold Town
2007
Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence
2007
MovieLegend of Twin Dragons
2007
MovieNothing Is Impossible
2006
as Godfather
MovieGui Li Hun
2006
MovieUnrivaled Sand Palm
2005
MovieGui Mei
2005
MovieInsuperable Kid Huoyuanjia
2005
MovieFearful 24 Hours
2004
MovieBoxing Hero
2003
MovieAnimals
2002
MovieBlack Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind
2002
MovieThe Vampire Combat
2001
as Mao Lung
MovieHomicidal Maniac
2000
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
MovieWicked Tricks
2000
MovieBedroom Secret
2000
MovieTricky Guys
2000
MovieShui Hwu Legend
1999
MovieMy Wife's Bodyguard
1999
TV战国红颜
1998
as 伍子胥
MovieReturn of Dragon
1998
MovieMission of Hero
1998
MovieCrazy Mission
1997
MovieDragon Town Story
1997
MovieKilling Me Hardly
1997
Movie24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997
as Master River Wong
MovieAgainst
1997
MovieSpecial Action Force
1997
MoviePassion
1997
MovieTo Be No. 1
1996
as Three
TVKing of Gambler
1996
as 马骓
MovieThe Gangsters
1996
Movie3 Kung Fu Kids
1996
MovieTough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
as Hong Kong Official
MovieThe Vengeance
1995
MovieA Fake Pretty Woman
1995
MovieThe Vengeance
1995
MovieDrugs Fighters
1995
MovieThe Deadly Warrant
1994
MovieThe Other Side of the Sea
1994
MovieLaw on the Brink
1994
MovieCircus Kids
1994
MovieThe Deadly Island
1994
MovieHero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
as Fang Ting Suen
MovieDeadful Melody
1994
as Ghost Master
MovieMarked for Murder
1994
MovieMan of the Times
1993
TVThe Heroes From Shaolin
1993
MovieFlirting Scholar
1993
as King Ning
MovieLord Of East China Sea II
1993
MovieLord Of East China Sea
1993
MovieAll Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
as Lu Chien
MovieThe Love That is Wrong
1993
MovieWhores from the North
1993
Drug Tiger
1993
as Uncle Hsiung
MovieUltimate Warrior
1993
MovieWitch
1992
MovieKing of Beggars
1992
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
MovieNo Guilty
1992
MoviePassionate Killing in the Dream
1992
MovieGhost Killer
1992
as Yip Tai Nan
MovieCome from China
1992
as 李仲兴
MovieGangs '92
1992
MovieThe Story of Lady Sue
1992
MovieSexual Fire
1992
MovieWonderful Killer
1992
MovieRaiders of Losing Treasure
1992
MovieWho's Killer
1992
as Chang Hau
MovieLady Killer
1992
MovieWolf of Revenge
1992
MovieHeroic Brothers
1991
MovieThe Transmigration Romance
1991
as Inspector Lin
MovieVisa to Hell
1991
as Jiu Mou
MovieRetreat of the Godfather
1991
MovieDrugs Area
1991
MovieThe Little Shaolin Monk
1991
MovieThe Dignified Killers
1991
MovieLucky Dragon
1991
MovieBlood Stained Tradewind
1990
as Song Ben
MovieKing of Gambler
1990
as Lin Fei
MovieLife is a Bet
1990
MovieNo Way Back
1990
MovieTakes Two to Mingle
1990
MovieStars and Roses
1989
as Hong's boyfriend
MovieProud and Confident
1989
as Chiu
MovieChinese Cop Out
1989
MovieDark Side of China Town
1989
as Shan Tung Shing
MovieBloody Brotherhood
1989
as Cheung Ka Wai
MovieGhostly Love
1989
as Ching Sam
MoviePicture of a Nymph
1988
as Swordsman
MovieDragons Forever
1988
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
MovieNo Compromise
1988
as Lui Da-Chuan
MovieProject A Part II
1987
as Superintendent Chun
MovieA Chinese Ghost Story
1987
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
MovieCode of Honor
1987
as Wang Han
MovieCrazy Spirit
1987
MovieRoyal Warriors
1986
as Raging Bull
MovieThe Strange Bedfellow
1986
MovieYes, Madam!
1985
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
MovieTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
MovieDanger Has Two Faces
1985
MovieThose Merry Souls
1985
MovieWelcome
1985
as Lam Fong
MovieDisciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
MovieCrazy Shaolin Disciples
1985
MovieHost for a Ghost
1984
MovieOpium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
MovieLong Arm of the Law
1984
as Ho Yiu-Tung
MovieThe Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
MovieMy Darling Genie
1984
MovieReturn of Bastard Swordsman
1984
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
MovieThe 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
as Temple Monk
MovieSeeding of a Ghost
1983
as Man at Casino
MovieDescendant of the Sun
1983
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
MovieThe Boxer's Omen
1983
as Monk (uncredited)
MovieMen from the Gutter
1983
as Policeman at Raid
MovieHoly Flame of the Martial World
1983
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
MovieUsurpers of Emperor's Power
1983
MovieThe Lady Is the Boss
1983
as New Student (uncredited)
MovieThe Lady Assassin
1983
as Palace Guard
MovieThe Enchantress
1983
as (uncredited)
MovieMercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
MovieOde to Gallantry
1982
MovieBuddha's Palm
1982
as Clan Member (uncredited)
MovieThe Fake Ghost Catchers
1982
MovieFive Element Ninjas
1982
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
MoviePassing Flickers
1982
MovieBrave Archer and His Mate
1982
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
MovieWinner Takes All
1982
MovieHouse of Traps
1982
as Constable
MovieThe Brave Archer 3
1981
MovieDon't Kill Me, Brother!
1981
MovieThe Duel of the Century
1981
as Chief Lama
MovieThe Treasure Hunters
1981
as Librarian
MovieMurderer Pursues
1981
as Rascal at basketball court
MovieChallenge of the Gamesters
1981
as Casino security
MovieThe Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
as Wen Clan Member
MovieReturn of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
as Money Clan Member
MovieLegend of the Fox
1980
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
MovieThe Rebel Intruders
1980
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
MovieTwo Champions of Shaolin
1980
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
MovieKiller Constable
1980
as Palace Guard
MovieThe Flag of Iron
1980
as One of 14 Eagles
MovieWithout a Promised Land
1980
MovieTen Tigers of Kwangtung
1979
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
MovieThe Magnificent Ruffians
1979
as (uncredited)
MovieThe Tigress of Shaolin
1979
MovieThe Daredevils
1979
as Soldier
MovieMonkey Kung Fu
1979
as Kung Fu pupil
MovieThe Fighting Fool
1979
as Abducted villager
