Person Details

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Aliases: 林威 , John Lam Wai , Lin Wai , Lin Wei , David Lam Wai , Lam Wai , David Lam

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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Movie Involvements: 47

TV Involvements: 4


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

King of Gambler
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8

King of Gambler

(1996) 马骓
A Chinese Ghost Story
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7

A Chinese Ghost Story

(1987) Swordsman Hsia Hou
战国红颜
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0

战国红颜

(1998) 伍子胥
No More Bets
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7

No More Bets

(2023) Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Priceless
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0

The Priceless

(2021) Mr. Ning
Royal Warriors
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7

Royal Warriors

(1986) Raging Bull
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
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7

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

(1984) Temple Monk (uncredited)
Five Element Ninjas
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7

Five Element Ninjas

(1982) Hong's Man (uncredited)

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2023 Gu Tianzhi's Father
N/A
Zhou Mingyou
2022 N/A
2021 N/A
Fireworks Master
Mr. Ning
2020 N/A
2019 N/A
Zhou Likai
Uncle Ha
N/A
2018 N/A
2016 N/A
N/A
龙振彪
2015 N/A
2014 N/A
Xiaotian
N/A
N/A
2013 N/A
Pang
2012 Zhang Guoxiang, KMT agent
2011 N/A
N/A
2010 N/A
Lord Ning
Oi Lin's Uncle
2009 Mr. Jin
N/A
2007 N/A
朱棣
N/A
N/A
N/A
2006 Godfather
N/A
2005 N/A
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2004 N/A
2003 N/A
2002 N/A
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2001 N/A
2000 Inspector Hu Ying Jie
N/A
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1999 N/A
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1998 伍子胥
N/A
N/A
1997 N/A
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Master River Wang
N/A
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1996 N/A
马骓
N/A
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1995 Hong Kong Official
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1994 N/A
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N/A
Ghost Master
N/A
1993 N/A
N/A
King Ning
N/A
N/A
Lu Chien
N/A
N/A
Uncle Hsiung
1992 N/A
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
N/A
N/A
Yip Tai Nan
Jiu Mou
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
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1991 N/A
Inspector Lin
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N/A
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1990 Song Ben
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1989 Hong's boyfriend
Chiu
N/A
Shan Tung Shing
Cheung Ka Wai
Ching Sam
1988 Swordsman
Thug at Bar
Lui Da-Chuan
1987 Superintendent Chun
Swordsman Hsia Hou
Wang Han
N/A
1986 Raging Bull
N/A
1985 Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lam Fong
San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
N/A
1984 N/A
N/A
Ho Yiu-Tung
Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
N/A
N/A
Temple Monk (uncredited)
1983 N/A
N/A
Monk
Policeman at Raid
Miu Shan Clan leader
N/A
New Student (uncredited)
Palace Guard
N/A
1982 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hong's Man (uncredited)
N/A
Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
N/A
Constable
1981 N/A
N/A
Chief Lama
Librarian
Rascal at basketball court
Casino security
N/A
N/A
1980 Guinong's Man (uncredited)
Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Palace Guard
N/A
N/A
1979 Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
(extra) (uncredited)
N/A
N/A
Kung Fu pupil
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Year Character Movie/Tv

Production

Year Role Movie/Tv
1995 Producer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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