David Lam Wai
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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
Credits
A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Flirting Scholar (1993)
as King Ning
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre (1984)
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
Dragons Forever (1988)
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)
Actor
The Enchantress (1983)
as (uncredited)
Project A Part II (1987)
as Superintendent Chun
King of Beggars (1992)
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Yes, Madam! (1985)
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Host for a Ghost (1984)
Actor
The Mob (2023)
as Zhou Mingyou
The Forgotten (2019)
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Those Merry Souls (1985)
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Legend of Twin Dragons (2007)
Actor
Drugs Area (1991)
Actor
Ghostly Love (1989)
as Ching Sam
Royal Warriors (1986)
as Raging Bull
Looking for Jackie (2009)
as Mr. Jin
No More Bets (2023)
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
The Boxer's Omen (1983)
as Monk (uncredited)
枭龙 (2007)
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Long Arm of the Law (1984)
as Ho Yiu-Tung
Bloody Canton (2023)
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Seeding of a Ghost (1983)
as Man at Casino
Love Doesn't Come Easy (2019)
as Zhou Likai
Hungry Ghost Ritual (2014)
as Hau Tin
Penicillin 1944 (2008)
Actor
Five Element Ninjas (1982)
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Lord Of East China Sea (1993)
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Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard (1993)
as Lu Chien
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984)
as Temple Monk
Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982)
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Deadful Melody (1994)
as Ghost Master
The Silent War (2012)
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983)
as Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited)
The Love That is Wrong (1993)
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A Fake Pretty Woman (1995)
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The Curse of Turandot (2021)
as Fireworks Master
Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind (2002)
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Return of Bastard Swordsman (1984)
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Kung Fu Fighter (2013)
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The Story of Lady Sue (1992)
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Challenge of the Gamesters (1981)
as Casino security
Killer Constable (1980)
as Palace Guard
Who's Killer (1992)
as Chang Hau
拒绝来访 (2010)
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Buddha's Palm (1982)
as Clan Member (uncredited)
Brave Archer and His Mate (1982)
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
The Deadly Warrant (1994)
Actor
Integrity (2019)
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Picture of a Nymph (1988)
as Swordsman
Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979)
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
The Lady Is the Boss (1983)
as New Student (uncredited)
Bedroom Secret (2000)
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The Magnificent Ruffians (1979)
as (uncredited)
The Duel of the Century (1981)
as Chief Lama
The Flag of Iron (1980)
as One of 14 Eagles
Raiders of Losing Treasure (1992)
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Shui Hwu Legend (2009)
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Ultimate Warrior (1993)
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You Are My Sassy Girl (2014)
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House of Traps (1982)
as Constable
The Lady Assassin (1983)
as Palace Guard
Code of Honor (1987)
as Wang Han
Descendant of the Sun (1983)
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
Kanas Monster (2021)
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The Adventure of the King (2010)
as Lord Ning
Lord Of East China Sea II (1993)
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The Fighting Fool (1979)
as Abducted villager
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop (1995)
as Hong Kong Official
Ghost Killer (1992)
as Yip Tai Nan
The Brave Archer 3 (1981)
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My Wife's Bodyguard (1999)
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The Fake Ghost Catchers (1982)
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Stars and Roses (1989)
as Hong's boyfriend
Good boy and Kong Fu (2019)
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Return of the Sentimental Swordsman (1981)
as Money Clan Member
The Strange Bedfellow (1986)
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Wolf of Revenge (1992)
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Winner Takes All (1982)
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Two Champions of Shaolin (1980)
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
Circus Kids (1994)
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The Vampire Combat (2001)
as Mao Lung
Hero of Hong Kong 1949 (1994)
as Fang Ting Suen
Monkey Kung Fu (1979)
as Kung Fu pupil
Never Say Die (2017)
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The Tigress of Shaolin (1979)
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Mission of Hero (1998)
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Passion (1997)
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Wonderful Killer (1992)
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The Other Side of the Sea (1994)
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Opium and the Kung Fu Master (1984)
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Crossing Hennessy (2010)
as Oi Lin's Uncle
Murderer Pursues (1981)
as Rascal at basketball court
The Rebel Intruders (1980)
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
Man of the Times (1993)
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武僧进城 (2017)
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To Be No. 1 (1996)
as Three
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1981)
as Wen Clan Member
Usurpers of Emperor's Power (1983)
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Witch (1992)
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Feeling the Love Flute (2014)
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Nothing Is Impossible (2006)
as Godfather
The Case of the Unknown (2020)
as Wang Shi-De
The Daredevils (1979)
as Soldier
情迷阿修罗 (2016)
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Shui Hwu Legend (1999)
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My Darling Genie (1984)
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Proud and Confident (1989)
as Chiu
Crazy Shaolin Disciples (1985)
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寻龙计 (2017)
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扯淡侠 (2015)
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No Compromise (1988)
as Lui Da-Chuan
跑过罗湖桥 (2014)
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Dragon Town Story (1997)
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Law on the Brink (1994)
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Passing Flickers (1982)
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24 Hrs Ghost Story (1997)
as Master River Wong
Passionate Killing in the Dream (1992)
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Danger Has Two Faces (1985)
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Legend of the Fox (1980)
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
No Way Back (1990)
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德州风云之我是牌手 (2018)
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Drugs Fighters (1995)
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暗花无间 (2015)
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The Treasure Hunters (1981)
as Librarian
暗道 (2016)
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德州风云之我是一条鱼 (2018)
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Drug Tiger (1993)
as Uncle Hsiung
Men from the Gutter (1983)
as Policeman at Raid
Gangs '92 (1992)
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Crazy Spirit (1987)
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Marked for Murder (1994)
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The Valiant Ones New (2007)
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King of Gambler (1990)
as Lin Fei
Crazy Mission (1997)
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Conspirators (2013)
as Ah Pang
Ode to Gallantry (1982)
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Blood Stained Tradewind (1990)
as Song Ben
Takes Two to Mingle (1990)
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Come from China (1992)
as 李仲兴
Shaolin Temple Death or Consequence (2007)
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No Guilty (1992)
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Bloody Brotherhood (1989)
as Cheung Ka Wai
The Dignified Killers (1991)
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Don't Kill Me, Brother! (1981)
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Ghost Story (2022)
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Visa to Hell (1991)
as Jiu Mou
Demon 2 (Du Huo 2) (2011)
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Fighting (2014)
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Homicidal Maniac (2000)
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
Dark Side of China Town (1989)
as Shan Tung Shing
Retreat of the Godfather (1991)
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Life is a Bet (1990)
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Legend of Ghost YingNing (2023)
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The Little Shaolin Monk (1991)
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Welcome (1985)
as Lam Fong
Lucky Dragon (1991)
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The Transmigration Romance (1991)
as Inspector Lin
Insuperable Kid Huoyuanjia (2005)
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Chinese Cop Out (1989)
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Without a Promised Land (1980)
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Boxing Hero (2003)
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Lady Killer (1992)
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Yi Quan Qing Chun (2016)
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Animals (2002)
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Return of Dragon (1998)
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Fearful 24 Hours (2004)
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The Vengeance (1995)
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红船 (2021)
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Gui Mei (2005)
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The Gangsters (1996)
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濠河边上的女人 (2009)
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开心大冒险 (2012)
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3 Kung Fu Kids (1996)
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Unrivaled Sand Palm (2005)
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Kung Fu Kids (2015)
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Jeet Kune Do (2010)
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Killing Me Hardly (1997)
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A Wind Cold Town (2007)
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Whores from the North (1993)
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The Deadly Island (1994)
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Tricky Guys (2000)
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Heroic Brothers (1991)
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Sexual Fire (1992)
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Deng Enming's Childhood (2011)
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Gui Li Hun (2006)
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Flipped (2016)
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Screw Baskeball Team (2018)
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Key To The Luck (2019)
as Uncle Ha
永乐恩仇 (2007)
as 朱棣
Against (1997)
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The Vengeance (1995)
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Special Action Force (1997)
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Wicked Tricks (2000)
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