Person Details

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

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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Movie Involvements: 44

TV Involvements: 3


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
战国红颜
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0

战国红颜

(1998) 伍子胥
The Priceless
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0

The Priceless

(2021) Mr. Ning
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
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7

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

(1984) Temple Monk
A Chinese Ghost Story
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7

A Chinese Ghost Story

(1987) Swordsman Hsia Hou
Royal Warriors
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7

Royal Warriors

(1986) Raging Bull
The Boxer's Omen
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6

The Boxer's Omen

(1983) Monk
Killer Constable
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7

Killer Constable

(1980) Palace Guard

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2023 N/A
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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
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2015 N/A
2014 N/A
Xiaotian
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2013 N/A
Pang
2012 Zhang Guoxiang, KMT agent
2011 N/A
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2010 N/A
Lord Ning
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2009 金先生
2007 朱棣
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2006 N/A
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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
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1999 N/A
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1998 伍子胥
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1997 N/A
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Master River Wang
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1996 N/A
马骓
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1995 Hong Kong official
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1994 N/A
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Ghost Master
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1993 N/A
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King Ning
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Lu Chien
N/A
Uncle Hsiung
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1992 N/A
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
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Yip Tai Nan
Jiu Mou
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1991 N/A
Inspector Lin
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1990 Song Ben
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1989 Hong's boyfriend
Chiu
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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
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1985 Ah Tung / Armoured Car Thief
(cameo at the end)
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Lam Fong
San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
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1984 N/A
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Ho Yiu-Tung
Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
N/A
N/A
Temple Monk
1983 N/A
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Monk
Policeman at raid
Miu Shan Clan leader
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Palace guard
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1982 N/A
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Hong's Man
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Constable
1981 N/A
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Chief Lama
Librarian
Rascal at basketball court
Casino security
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1980 N/A
Guinong's Man
Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Palace Guard
N/A
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1979 Lucky Gambling House Doorman
(extra) (uncredited)
N/A
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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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