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David Lam Wai Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1954-10-08

Birthplace:
Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Credits:
204 Total Roles

David Lam Wai

Acting

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 San Jiang Chao TV Lin Kejian
2023 No More Bets MOVIE Gu Tianzhi's Father
2023 Bloody Canton MOVIE Self
2023 Legend of Ghost YingNing MOVIE Self
2023 The Mob MOVIE Zhou Mingyou
2022 Ghost Story MOVIE Self
2021 Kanas Monster MOVIE Self
2021 The Curse of Turandot MOVIE Fireworks Master
2021 The Priceless TV Mr. Ning
2021 红船 MOVIE Self

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