Person Details
Birthday:
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
Homepage:
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
(1996) 马骓战国红颜
(1998) 伍子胥The Priceless
(2021) Mr. NingThe 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
(1984) Temple MonkA Chinese Ghost Story
(1987) Swordsman Hsia HouRoyal Warriors
(1986) Raging BullThe Boxer's Omen
(1983) MonkKiller Constable
(1980) Palace GuardActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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) | ||
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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 | ||
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1979 | Lucky Gambling House Doorman | |
(extra) (uncredited) | ||
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Kung Fu pupil | ||
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Production
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1995 | Producer | |
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