Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 8, 1954 (age 71)
Place of Birth
Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Also Known As
林威
John Lam Wai
Lin Wai
Lin Wei
David Lam Wai
David Lam Wai
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
TV
King of Gambler
马骓
1996
TV
The Heroes From Shaolin
1993
Film
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
Film
Dragons Forever
Thug at Bar (uncredited)
1988
Film
Project A Part II
Superintendent Chun
1987
TV
战国红颜
伍子胥
1998
Film
Yes, Madam!
Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
1985
Film
A Chinese Ghost Story
Swordsman Hsia Hou
1987
Film
King of Beggars
Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
1992
Film
Flirting Scholar
King Ning
1993
Film
Royal Warriors
Raging Bull
1986
Film
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
Film
No More Bets
Gu Tianzhi's Father
2023
Film
To Be No. 1
Three
1996
TV
The Priceless
Mr. Ning
2021
Film
The Silent War
Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
2012
Film
The Curse of Turandot
Fireworks Master
2021
Film
Seeding of a Ghost
Man at Casino
1983
Film
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
Temple Monk (uncredited)
1984
Film
Picture of a Nymph
Swordsman
1988
Filmography
2025TVSan Jiang Chaoas Lin Kejian2023FilmNo More Betsas Gu Tianzhi's Father2023FilmBloody Canton2023FilmLegend of Ghost YingNing2023FilmThe Mobas Zhou Mingyou2022FilmGhost Story2021FilmKanas Monster2021FilmThe Curse of Turandotas Fireworks Master2021TVThe Pricelessas Mr. Ning2021Film红船2020FilmThe Case of the Unknownas Wang Shi-De2019FilmGood boy and Kong Fu2019FilmThe Forgotten2019FilmLove Doesn't Come Easyas Zhou Likai2019FilmKey To The Luckas Uncle Ha2019FilmIntegrity2018Film德州风云之我是牌手2018Film德州风云之我是一条鱼2018FilmScrew Baskeball Team2017Film寻龙计2017FilmNever Say Die2017Film武僧进城2016FilmYi Quan Qing Chun2016FilmFlipped2016Film情迷阿修罗2016TV回马枪as 龙振彪2016TVThe Conspiratorsas A Peng2016Film暗道2015Film扯淡侠2015Film暗花无间2015FilmKung Fu Kids2014FilmYou Are My Sassy Girl2014FilmHungry Ghost Ritualas Hau Tin2014FilmFeeling the Love Flute2014FilmFighting2014Film跑过罗湖桥2013FilmKung Fu Fighter2013FilmConspiratorsas Ah Pang2012FilmThe Silent Waras Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent2012Film开心大冒险2011FilmDemon 2 (Du Huo 2)2011FilmDeng Enming's Childhood2010FilmJeet Kune Do2010FilmThe Adventure of the Kingas Lord Ning2010FilmCrossing Hennessyas Oi Lin's Uncle2010Film拒绝来访2009Film濠河边上的女人2009FilmLooking for Jackieas Mr. Jin2009FilmShui Hwu Legend2008FilmPenicillin 19442007Film枭龙2007Film永乐恩仇as 朱棣2007FilmThe Valiant Ones New2007FilmA Wind Cold Town2007FilmShaolin Temple Death or Consequence2007FilmLegend of Twin Dragons2006FilmNothing Is Impossibleas Godfather2006FilmGui Li Hun2005FilmUnrivaled Sand Palm2005FilmGui Mei2005FilmInsuperable Kid Huoyuanjia2004FilmFearful 24 Hours2003FilmBoxing Hero2002FilmAnimals2002FilmBlack Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind2001FilmThe Vampire Combatas Mao Lung2000FilmHomicidal Maniacas Inspector Hu Ying Kit2000FilmWicked Tricks2000FilmTricky Guys2000FilmBedroom Secret1999FilmShui Hwu Legend1999FilmMy Wife's Bodyguard1998TV战国红颜as 伍子胥1998FilmReturn of Dragon1998FilmMission of Hero1997FilmCrazy Mission1997FilmDragon Town Story1997FilmKilling Me Hardly1997Film24 Hrs Ghost Storyas Master River Wong1997FilmSpecial Action Force1997FilmPassion1997FilmAgainst1996FilmTo Be No. 1as Three1996TVKing of Gambleras 马骓1996FilmThe Gangsters1996Film3 Kung Fu Kids1995FilmTough Beauty And The Sloppy Slopas Hong Kong Official1995FilmThe Vengeance1995FilmA Fake Pretty Woman1995FilmThe Vengeance1995FilmDrugs Fighters1994FilmThe Deadly Warrant1994FilmThe Other Side of the Sea1994FilmLaw on the Brink1994FilmCircus Kids1994FilmThe Deadly Island1994FilmHero of Hong Kong 1949as Fang Ting Suen1994FilmDeadful Melodyas Ghost Master1994FilmMarked for Murder1993FilmMan of the Times1993TVThe Heroes From Shaolin1993FilmFlirting Scholaras King Ning1993FilmLord Of East China Sea II1993FilmLord Of East China Sea1993FilmAll Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopardas Lu Chien1993FilmThe Love That is Wrong1993FilmWhores from the North1993FilmDrug Tigeras Uncle Hsiung1993FilmUltimate Warrior1992FilmWitch1992FilmKing of Beggarsas Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin1992FilmNo Guilty1992FilmPassionate Killing in the Dream1992FilmGhost Killeras Yip Tai Nan1992FilmCome from Chinaas 李仲兴1992FilmGangs '921992FilmThe Story of Lady Sue1992FilmSexual Fire1992FilmWonderful Killer1992FilmRaiders of Losing Treasure1992FilmWho's Killeras Chang Hau1992FilmLady Killer1992FilmWolf of Revenge1991FilmHeroic Brothers1991FilmThe Transmigration Romanceas Inspector Lin1991FilmVisa to Hellas Jiu Mou1991FilmRetreat of the Godfather1991FilmDrugs Area1991FilmThe Little Shaolin Monk1991FilmThe Dignified Killers1991FilmLucky Dragon1990FilmBlood Stained Tradewindas Song Ben1990FilmKing of Gambleras Lin Fei1990FilmLife is a Bet1990FilmNo Way Back1990FilmTakes Two to Mingle1989FilmStars & Rosesas Hong's boyfriend1989FilmProud and Confidentas Chiu1989FilmChinese Cop Out1989FilmDark Side of China Townas Shan Tung Shing1989FilmBloody Brotherhoodas Cheung Ka Wai1989FilmGhostly Loveas Ching Sam1988FilmPicture of a Nymphas Swordsman1988FilmDragons Foreveras Thug at Bar (uncredited)1988FilmNo Compromiseas Lui Da-Chuan1987FilmProject A Part IIas Superintendent Chun1987FilmA Chinese Ghost Storyas Swordsman Hsia Hou1987FilmCode of Honoras Wang Han1987FilmCrazy Spirit1986FilmRoyal Warriorsas Raging Bull1986FilmThe Strange Bedfellow1985FilmYes, Madam!as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)1985FilmTwinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars1985FilmDanger Has Two Faces1985FilmThose Merry Souls1985FilmWelcomeas Lam Fong1985FilmDisciples of the 36th Chamberas San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man1985FilmCrazy Shaolin Disciples1984FilmHost for a Ghost1984FilmOpium and the Kung Fu Master1984FilmLong Arm of the Lawas Ho Yiu-Tung1984FilmThe Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabreas Sung Ching Shu (as monk)1984FilmMy Darling Genie1984FilmReturn of Bastard Swordsmanas Fake Fortune Teller's Son1984FilmThe 8 Diagram Pole Fighteras Temple Monk (uncredited)1983FilmSeeding of a Ghostas Man at Casino1983FilmDescendant of the Sunas Prince Regent's Black Knight1983FilmThe Boxer's Omenas Monk (uncredited)1983FilmMen from the Gutteras Policeman at Raid1983FilmHoly Flame of the Martial Worldas Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)1983FilmUsurpers of Emperor's Power1983FilmThe Lady is the Bossas New Student (uncredited)1983FilmThe Lady Assassinas Palace Guard1983FilmThe Enchantressas (uncredited)1982FilmMercenaries from Hong Kongas He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla1982FilmOde to Gallantry1982FilmBuddha's Palmas Clan Member (uncredited)1982FilmThe Fake Ghost Catchers1982FilmFive Element Ninjasas Hong's Man (uncredited)1982FilmPassing Flickers1982FilmBrave Archer and His Mateas Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)1982FilmWinner Takes All1982FilmHouse of Trapsas Constable1981FilmThe Brave Archer 31981FilmDon't Kill Me, Brother!1981FilmThe Duel of the Centuryas Chief Lama1981FilmThe Treasure Huntersas Librarian1981FilmMurderer Pursuesas Rascal at basketball court1981FilmChallenge of the Gamestersas Casino security1981FilmThe Sword Stained with Royal Bloodas Wen Clan Member1981FilmReturn of the Sentimental Swordsmanas Money Clan Member1980FilmLegend of the Foxas Guinong's Man (uncredited)1980FilmThe Rebel Intrudersas Iron Fist Militia / Refugee1980FilmTwo Champions of Shaolinas Wu Tang Member (uncredited)1980FilmKiller Constableas Palace Guard1980FilmThe Flag of Ironas One of 14 Eagles1980FilmWithout a Promised Land1979FilmTen Tigers of Kwangtungas Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)1979FilmThe Magnificent Ruffiansas (uncredited)1979FilmThe Tigress of Shaolin1979FilmThe Daredevilsas Soldier1979FilmMonkey Kung Fuas Kung Fu pupil1979FilmThe Fighting Foolas Abducted villager