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Lam Wai

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Oct 08 1954

Birthplace: Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Lam Wai is 69 years old

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Movies (Acting Roles)

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No More Bets

Lam Wai was

68 in No More Bets

Sat, Aug 05 2023

Legend of Ghost YingNing

Lam Wai was

68 in Legend of Ghost YingNing

Sat, May 27 2023

The Mob

Lam Wai was

68 in The Mob

as 'Zhou Mingyou'.

Thu, Jan 19 2023

The Painted Skin: New Legend of Liao Zhai

Lam Wai was

67 in The Painted Skin: New Legend of Liao Zhai

Fri, Jan 28 2022

喀纳斯水怪

Lam Wai was

67 in 喀纳斯水怪

Sun, Dec 05 2021

The Curse of Turandot

Lam Wai was

67 in The Curse of Turandot

as 'Fireworks Master'.

Fri, Oct 15 2021

The Case of the Unknown

Lam Wai was

66 in The Case of the Unknown

Wed, Oct 21 2020

Good boy and Kong Fu

Lam Wai was

64 in Good boy and Kong Fu

Fri, May 31 2019

Love Doesn't Come Easy

Lam Wai was

64 in Love Doesn't Come Easy

as 'Zhou Likai'.

Mon, May 20 2019

Key To The Luck

Lam Wai was

64 in Key To The Luck

as 'Uncle Ha'.

Mon, Apr 22 2019

Integrity

Lam Wai was

64 in Integrity

Tue, Feb 05 2019

Screw Baskeball Team

Lam Wai was

63 in Screw Baskeball Team

Tue, May 01 2018

Yi Quan Qing Chun

Lam Wai was

62 in Yi Quan Qing Chun

Fri, Dec 30 2016

Flipped

Lam Wai was

62 in Flipped

Fri, Oct 21 2016

Kung Fu Kids

Lam Wai was

60 in Kung Fu Kids

Fri, Jan 23 2015

You Are My Sassy Girl

Lam Wai was

59 in You Are My Sassy Girl

Fri, Aug 15 2014

Hungry Ghost Ritual

Lam Wai was

59 in Hungry Ghost Ritual

as 'Xiaotian'.

Thu, Jul 10 2014

Feeling the Love Flute

Lam Wai was

59 in Feeling the Love Flute

Sun, Jun 01 2014

Fighting

Lam Wai was

59 in Fighting

Fri, Mar 21 2014

Kung Fu Fighter

Lam Wai was

59 in Kung Fu Fighter

Wed, Nov 13 2013

Conspirators

Lam Wai was

58 in Conspirators

as 'Pang'.

Wed, Apr 10 2013

The Silent War

Lam Wai was

57 in The Silent War

as 'Zhang Guoxiang, KMT agent'.

Fri, Aug 10 2012

Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)

Lam Wai was

56 in Demon 2 (Du Huo 2)

Thu, Sep 22 2011

Deng Enming's Childhood

Lam Wai was

56 in Deng Enming's Childhood

Sat, Jan 01 2011

Jeet Kune Do

Lam Wai was

56 in Jeet Kune Do

Sat, Nov 27 2010

The Adventure Of The King

Lam Wai was

55 in The Adventure Of The King

as 'Lord Ning'.

Thu, Aug 19 2010

Crossing Hennessy

Lam Wai was

55 in Crossing Hennessy

Thu, Apr 01 2010

Jackie Chan Kung Fu Master

Lam Wai was

54 in Jackie Chan Kung Fu Master

as '金先生'.

Fri, Jul 03 2009

永乐恩仇

Lam Wai was

52 in 永乐恩仇

as '朱棣'.

Sun, Mar 04 2007

The Valiant Ones New

Lam Wai was

52 in The Valiant Ones New

Fri, Jan 26 2007

A Wind Cold Town

Lam Wai was

52 in A Wind Cold Town

Mon, Jan 01 2007

Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence

Lam Wai was

52 in Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence

Mon, Jan 01 2007

Nothing Is Impossible

Lam Wai was

52 in Nothing Is Impossible

Mon, Oct 09 2006

Gui Li Hun

Lam Wai was

51 in Gui Li Hun

Mon, Mar 20 2006

Unrivaled Sand Palm

Lam Wai was

50 in Unrivaled Sand Palm

Fri, Sep 30 2005

Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia

Lam Wai was

50 in Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia

Sat, Jan 01 2005

Gui Mei

Lam Wai was

50 in Gui Mei

Sat, Jan 01 2005

Fearful 24 Hours

Lam Wai was

49 in Fearful 24 Hours

Thu, Jan 01 2004

Boxing Hero

Lam Wai was

48 in Boxing Hero

Wed, Jan 01 2003

Animals

Lam Wai was

47 in Animals

Tue, May 07 2002

Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind

Lam Wai was

47 in Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind

Tue, Jan 01 2002

The Vampire Combat

Lam Wai was

46 in The Vampire Combat

Thu, Sep 27 2001

Homicidal Maniac

Lam Wai was

46 in Homicidal Maniac

as 'Inspector Hu Ying Jie'.

Thu, Nov 09 2000

Wicked Tricks

Lam Wai was

45 in Wicked Tricks

Sat, Jan 01 2000

Tricky Guys

Lam Wai was

45 in Tricky Guys

Sat, Jan 01 2000

Bedroom Secret

Lam Wai was

45 in Bedroom Secret

Sat, Jan 01 2000

Shui Hwu Legend

Lam Wai was

44 in Shui Hwu Legend

Thu, Jul 01 1999

My Wife's Bodyguard

Lam Wai was

44 in My Wife's Bodyguard

Thu, Jun 24 1999

Return of Dragon

Lam Wai was

43 in Return of Dragon

Sat, Jan 17 1998

Mission of Hero

Lam Wai was

43 in Mission of Hero

Thu, Jan 01 1998

Crazy Mission

Lam Wai was

43 in Crazy Mission

Fri, Dec 26 1997

Dragon Town Story

Lam Wai was

43 in Dragon Town Story

Thu, Nov 13 1997

Killing Me Hardly

Lam Wai was

42 in Killing Me Hardly

Fri, May 23 1997

24 Hrs Ghost Story

Lam Wai was

42 in 24 Hrs Ghost Story

as 'Master River Wang'.

Thu, Apr 24 1997

Special Action Force

Lam Wai was

42 in Special Action Force

Wed, Jan 01 1997

Passion

Lam Wai was

42 in Passion

Wed, Jan 01 1997

Against

Lam Wai was

42 in Against

Wed, Jan 01 1997

To Be No. 1

Lam Wai was

41 in To Be No. 1

Sat, Aug 17 1996

3 Kung Fu Kids

Lam Wai was

41 in 3 Kung Fu Kids

Mon, Jan 01 1996

The Gangsters

Lam Wai was

41 in The Gangsters

Mon, Jan 01 1996

Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

Lam Wai was

41 in Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop

as 'Hong Kong official'.

Fri, Dec 15 1995

The Vengeance

Lam Wai was

40 in The Vengeance

Tue, Aug 08 1995

A Fake Pretty Woman

Lam Wai was

40 in A Fake Pretty Woman

Sat, May 06 1995

The Vengeance

Lam Wai was

40 in The Vengeance

Mon, Feb 06 1995

Drugs Fighters

Lam Wai was

40 in Drugs Fighters

Tue, Jan 31 1995

The Deadly Warrant

Lam Wai was

40 in The Deadly Warrant

Mon, Dec 12 1994

The Other Side of the Sea

Lam Wai was

40 in The Other Side of the Sea

Thu, Nov 24 1994

Law on the Brink

Lam Wai was

40 in Law on the Brink

Fri, Oct 14 1994

Circus Kids

Lam Wai was

40 in Circus Kids

Sun, Oct 09 1994

The Deadly Island

Lam Wai was

39 in The Deadly Island

Fri, Jul 08 1994

Hero of Hong Kong 1949

Lam Wai was

39 in Hero of Hong Kong 1949

Fri, Jun 03 1994

追捕野狼帮

Lam Wai was

39 in 追捕野狼帮

Sun, Feb 27 1994

Deadful Melody

Lam Wai was

39 in Deadful Melody

as 'Ghost Master'.

Sat, Jan 08 1994

Marked for Murder

Lam Wai was

39 in Marked for Murder

Sat, Jan 01 1994

Man of the Times

Lam Wai was

38 in Man of the Times

Sat, Aug 28 1993

Flirting Scholar

Lam Wai was

38 in Flirting Scholar

as 'King Ning'.

Thu, Jul 01 1993

Lord Of East China Sea II

Lam Wai was

38 in Lord Of East China Sea II

Thu, May 13 1993

Lord Of East China Sea

Lam Wai was

38 in Lord Of East China Sea

Thu, Apr 22 1993

All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard

Lam Wai was

38 in All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard

as 'Lu Chien'.

Fri, Apr 02 1993

The Love That is Wrong

Lam Wai was

38 in The Love That is Wrong

Thu, Jan 21 1993

Drug Tiger

Lam Wai was

38 in Drug Tiger

as 'Uncle Hsiung'.

Fri, Jan 01 1993

Whores from the North

Lam Wai was

38 in Whores from the North

Fri, Jan 01 1993

Witch

Lam Wai was

38 in Witch

Thu, Dec 31 1992

King of Beggars

Lam Wai was

38 in King of Beggars

as 'Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin'.

Thu, Dec 17 1992

No Guilty

Lam Wai was

38 in No Guilty

Thu, Nov 12 1992

Passionate Killing in the Dream

Lam Wai was

38 in Passionate Killing in the Dream

Thu, Nov 05 1992

Ghost Killer

Lam Wai was

37 in Ghost Killer

as 'Yip Tai Nan'.

Sat, Jul 18 1992

Visa to Hell

Lam Wai was

37 in Visa to Hell

as 'Jiu Mou'.

Sun, May 10 1992

Come from China

Lam Wai was

37 in Come from China

Fri, May 01 1992

Gangs '92

Lam Wai was

37 in Gangs '92

Sat, Mar 07 1992

The Story of Lady Sue

Lam Wai was

37 in The Story of Lady Sue

Thu, Jan 30 1992

Lady Killer

Lam Wai was

37 in Lady Killer

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Wonderful Killer

Lam Wai was

37 in Wonderful Killer

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Sexual Fire

Lam Wai was

37 in Sexual Fire

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Who's Killer

Lam Wai was

37 in Who's Killer

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Raiders of Losing Treasure

Lam Wai was

37 in Raiders of Losing Treasure

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Wolf of Revenge

Lam Wai was

37 in Wolf of Revenge

Wed, Jan 01 1992

Heroic Brothers

Lam Wai was

37 in Heroic Brothers

Tue, Oct 29 1991

The Transmigration Romance

Lam Wai was

36 in The Transmigration Romance

as 'Inspector Lin'.

Fri, Jun 28 1991

Retreat of the Godfather

Lam Wai was

36 in Retreat of the Godfather

Fri, Jan 25 1991

The Little Shaolin Monk

Lam Wai was

36 in The Little Shaolin Monk

Tue, Jan 01 1991

Drugs Area

Lam Wai was

36 in Drugs Area

Tue, Jan 01 1991

The Dignified Killers

Lam Wai was

36 in The Dignified Killers

Tue, Jan 01 1991

Lucky Dragon

Lam Wai was

36 in Lucky Dragon

Tue, Jan 01 1991

Blood Stained Tradewind

Lam Wai was

36 in Blood Stained Tradewind

as 'Song Ben'.

Fri, Dec 07 1990

King of Gambler

Lam Wai was

36 in King of Gambler

Sat, Nov 24 1990

Life is a Bet

Lam Wai was

35 in Life is a Bet

Sun, Oct 07 1990

No Way Back

Lam Wai was

35 in No Way Back

Fri, May 25 1990

It Takes Two to Mingle

Lam Wai was

35 in It Takes Two to Mingle

Thu, Mar 08 1990

Stars & Roses

Lam Wai was

35 in Stars & Roses

as 'Hong's boyfriend'.

Thu, Dec 21 1989

Proud and Confident

Lam Wai was

34 in Proud and Confident

as 'Chiu'.

Wed, Apr 05 1989

Chinese Cop Out

Lam Wai was

34 in Chinese Cop Out

Fri, Mar 31 1989

Dark Side of China Town

Lam Wai was

34 in Dark Side of China Town

as 'Shan Tung Shing'.

Sat, Jan 14 1989

Bloody Brotherhood

Lam Wai was

34 in Bloody Brotherhood

as 'Cheung Ka Wai'.

Sat, Jan 07 1989

Ghostly Love

Lam Wai was

34 in Ghostly Love

as 'Ching Sam'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Picture of a Nymph

Lam Wai was

33 in Picture of a Nymph

as 'Swordsman'.

Fri, Mar 18 1988

Dragons Forever

Lam Wai was

33 in Dragons Forever

as 'Thug at Bar'.

Thu, Feb 11 1988

No Compromise

Lam Wai was

33 in No Compromise

as 'Lui Da-Chuan'.

Thu, Jan 21 1988

Project A: Part II

Lam Wai was

32 in Project A: Part II

as 'Superintendent Chun'.

Sat, Jul 25 1987

A Chinese Ghost Story

Lam Wai was

32 in A Chinese Ghost Story

as 'Swordsman Hsia Hou'.

Sat, Jul 18 1987

Code of Honor

Lam Wai was

32 in Code of Honor

as 'Wang Han'.

Thu, Mar 26 1987

Crazy Spirit

Lam Wai was

32 in Crazy Spirit

Thu, Jan 01 1987

Royal Warriors

Lam Wai was

31 in Royal Warriors

as 'Raging Bull'.

Thu, Jun 26 1986

The Strange Bedfellow

Lam Wai was

31 in The Strange Bedfellow

Sat, Jan 11 1986

Yes, Madam!

Lam Wai was

31 in Yes, Madam!

as 'Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)'.

Sat, Nov 30 1985

Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars

Lam Wai was

30 in Twinkle, Twinkle, Lucky Stars

as '(cameo at the end)'.

Thu, Aug 15 1985

Danger Has Two Faces

Lam Wai was

30 in Danger Has Two Faces

Fri, May 31 1985

Those Merry Souls

Lam Wai was

30 in Those Merry Souls

Thu, May 30 1985

Welcome

Lam Wai was

30 in Welcome

as 'Lam Fong'.

Thu, May 23 1985

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Lam Wai was

30 in Disciples of the 36th Chamber

as 'San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man'.

Fri, May 17 1985

Crazy Shaolin Disciples

Lam Wai was

30 in Crazy Shaolin Disciples

Sat, Mar 30 1985

Host for a Ghost

Lam Wai was

29 in Host for a Ghost

Thu, Sep 27 1984

Opium and the Kung Fu Master

Lam Wai was

29 in Opium and the Kung Fu Master

Sat, Jul 14 1984

Long Arm of the Law

Lam Wai was

29 in Long Arm of the Law

as 'Ho Yiu-Tung'.

Wed, Jul 11 1984

The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

Lam Wai was

29 in The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre

as 'Sung Ching Shu (as monk)'.

Tue, Jun 19 1984

My Darling Genie

Lam Wai was

29 in My Darling Genie

Fri, May 11 1984

Return of Bastard Swordsman

Lam Wai was

29 in Return of Bastard Swordsman

Tue, May 08 1984

The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

Lam Wai was

29 in The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter

as 'Temple Monk'.

Fri, Feb 17 1984

Seeding of a Ghost

Lam Wai was

29 in Seeding of a Ghost

Thu, Dec 29 1983

Descendant of the Sun

Lam Wai was

29 in Descendant of the Sun

Fri, Dec 16 1983

The Boxer's Omen

Lam Wai was

29 in The Boxer's Omen

as 'Monk'.

Sun, Oct 23 1983

Men from the Gutter

Lam Wai was

29 in Men from the Gutter

as 'Policeman at raid'.

Sat, Oct 15 1983

Holy Flame of the Martial World

Lam Wai was

28 in Holy Flame of the Martial World

as 'Miu Shan Clan leader'.

Fri, Jun 10 1983

Usurpers of Emperor's Power

Lam Wai was

28 in Usurpers of Emperor's Power

Fri, May 27 1983

The Lady Is the Boss

Lam Wai was

28 in The Lady Is the Boss

Thu, Mar 31 1983

The Lady Assassin

Lam Wai was

28 in The Lady Assassin

as 'Palace guard'.

Sat, Jan 15 1983

The Enchantress

Lam Wai was

28 in The Enchantress

Sat, Jan 01 1983

Mercenaries from Hong Kong

Lam Wai was

28 in Mercenaries from Hong Kong

Wed, Dec 22 1982

Ode to Gallantry

Lam Wai was

28 in Ode to Gallantry

Thu, Dec 16 1982

Buddha's Palm

Lam Wai was

27 in Buddha's Palm

Fri, Aug 20 1982

The Fake Ghost Catchers

Lam Wai was

27 in The Fake Ghost Catchers

Fri, Jul 30 1982

Five Element Ninjas

Lam Wai was

27 in Five Element Ninjas

as 'Hong's Man'.

Wed, Apr 21 1982

Passing Flickers

Lam Wai was

27 in Passing Flickers

Tue, Apr 06 1982

Brave Archer and His Mate

Lam Wai was

27 in Brave Archer and His Mate

as 'Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)'.

Thu, Feb 25 1982

Winner Takes All

Lam Wai was

27 in Winner Takes All

Fri, Feb 12 1982

House of Traps

Lam Wai was

27 in House of Traps

as 'Constable'.

Sat, Jan 09 1982

Don't Kill Me, Brother!

Lam Wai was

27 in Don't Kill Me, Brother!

Thu, Nov 12 1981

The Brave Archer 3

Lam Wai was

27 in The Brave Archer 3

Thu, Nov 12 1981

The Duel of the Century

Lam Wai was

27 in The Duel of the Century

as 'Chief Lama'.

Thu, Oct 22 1981

The Treasure Hunters

Lam Wai was

26 in The Treasure Hunters

as 'Librarian'.

Thu, Jul 09 1981

Murderer Pursues

Lam Wai was

26 in Murderer Pursues

as 'Rascal at basketball court'.

Fri, Jun 26 1981

Challenge of the Gamesters

Lam Wai was

26 in Challenge of the Gamesters

as 'Casino security'.

Thu, Apr 30 1981

The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

Lam Wai was

26 in The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

Fri, Mar 06 1981

Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Lam Wai was

26 in Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Sat, Jan 31 1981

Two Champions of Shaolin

Lam Wai was

26 in Two Champions of Shaolin

Mon, Dec 01 1980

Legend of the Fox

Lam Wai was

26 in Legend of the Fox

as 'Guinong's Man (uncredited)'.

Sat, Nov 15 1980

The Rebel Intruders

Lam Wai was

25 in The Rebel Intruders

as 'Iron Fist Militia / Refugee'.

Wed, Sep 10 1980

Killer Constable

Lam Wai was

25 in Killer Constable

as 'Palace Guard'.

Fri, Mar 28 1980

The Flag of Iron

Lam Wai was

25 in The Flag of Iron

Fri, Feb 01 1980

Without a Promised Land

Lam Wai was

25 in Without a Promised Land

Tue, Jan 08 1980

Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

Lam Wai was

25 in Ten Tigers of Kwangtung

as 'Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)'.

Tue, Dec 25 1979

The Magnificent Ruffians

Lam Wai was

24 in The Magnificent Ruffians

as '(extra) (uncredited)'.

Thu, Sep 20 1979

The Tigress of Shaolin

Lam Wai was

24 in The Tigress of Shaolin

Fri, Sep 14 1979

The Daredevils

Lam Wai was

24 in The Daredevils

Sat, Jun 09 1979

Monkey Kung Fu

Lam Wai was

24 in Monkey Kung Fu

as 'Kung Fu pupil'.

Sat, May 05 1979

The Fighting Fool

Lam Wai was

24 in The Fighting Fool

Mon, Jan 01 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

The Priceless

Lam Wai was

66+ in The Priceless

as 'Mr. Ning'.

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 2021

战国红颜

Lam Wai was

43+ in 战国红颜

as '伍子胥'.

First Air Date
Fri, May 01 1998

King of Gambler

Lam Wai was

41+ in King of Gambler

as '马骓'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 15 1996

The Heroes From Shaolin

Lam Wai was

38+ in The Heroes From Shaolin

First Air Date
Mon, Aug 16 1993