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.
The Vengeance
1995
Yes, Madam!
1985
No More Bets
2023
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
红船
2021
Long Arm of the Law
1984
King of Beggars
1992
Royal Warriors
1986
Dragons Forever
1988
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
Integrity
2019
Project A Part II
1987
Flirting Scholar
1993
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
Ghostly Love
1989
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
Five Element Ninjas
1982
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
Looking for Jackie
2009
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
Picture of a Nymph
1988
Buddha's Palm
1982
Killer Constable
1980
The Lady is the Boss
1983
The Story of Lady Sue
1992
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
Lord Of East China Sea
1993
The Curse of Turandot
2021
Deadful Melody
1994
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
The Brave Archer 3
1981
The Rebel Intruders
1980
The Duel of the Century
1981
A Fake Pretty Woman
1995
The Tigress of Shaolin
1979
The Silent War
2012
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980