David Lam Wai
Acting
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.
Born: October 8, 1954
Place of Birth: Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Known For
Black Mask Vs. Gambling Mastermind
When Gao, the young saint of gamblers, vows not to gamble again after his latest win, he becomes the target of assassination from rival gamblers. He teams up with Black Mask to combat the assailants when he is challenged to an ultimate gambling duel.
No Compromise
A cop goes after a husband-and-wife team of criminals who are expecting the birth of their first child.
Who's Killer
A bunch of HK kids and their teacher visit a remote island where they encounter an axe-wielding maniac.
Come from China
Explosive action flick about a group of mainlanders who get betrayed after robbing a Casino in Macau.
No Way Back
After an undercover cop is brutally slain, his friend goes deep undercover to find those who are responsible.
Proud and Confident
Andy Lau leads a pack of arrogant new recruits at a training center for an elite police fighting force.
Wicked Tricks
Code of Honor
In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among rival factions. For years, he has been estranged from his son, Hui, who lives in Australia. Tung has become a sort of father to Han, a Vietnamese refugee who also lives by an ethical code. At the same time that Hui reaches out to his father, the Hong Kong CID conclude their years'-long effort to get the goods on Tung and his associates. Tung expects the younger gangsters to live by the code he loves, but at his trial, he has a surprise coming to him. It may be up to Han to restore the balance.
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
Three high-octane cops--an unorthodox one from Hong Kong, a straitlaced one from the Mainland, and one from the Philippines--join forces to demolish an insidious counterfeiting ring. Cops-and-robbers action fare taken to its most gleefully bullet-ridden extreme.
Lord Of East China Sea
The story of the rise to prominence of Luk, a Shanghai fruitseller who became one of the most powerful men in China in the first half of the 20th Century.
Filmography
as Lin Kejian
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
as Zhou Mingyou
as Fireworks Master
as Mr. Ning
as Wang Shi-De
as Zhou Likai
as Uncle Ha
as 龙振彪
as A Peng
as Xiaotian
as Ah Pang
as Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
as Lord Ning
as Oi Lin's Uncle
as Mr. Jin
as 朱棣
as Godfather
as Mao Lung
as Inspector Hu Ying Kit
as 伍子胥
as Master River Wong
as Three
as 马骓
as Hong Kong Official
as Fang Ting Suen
as Ghost Master
as King Ning
as Lu Chien
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
as Yip Tai Nan
as 李仲兴
as Inspector Lin
as Jiu Mou
as Song Ben
as Lin Fei
as Hong's boyfriend
as Chiu
as Shan Tung Shing
as Cheung Ka Wai
as Ching Sam
as Swordsman
as Thug at Bar
as Lui Da-Chuan
as Superintendent Chun
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
as Wang Han
as Raging Bull
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
as Lam Fong
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
as Ho Yiu-Tung
as Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
as Fake Fortune Teller's Son
as Temple Monk (uncredited)
as Man at Casino
as Prince Regent's Black Knight
as Monk (uncredited)
as Monk
as Policeman at Raid
as Miu Shan Clan leader
as New Student (uncredited)
as Palace Guard
as He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
as Clan Member (uncredited)
as Hong's Man (uncredited)
as Libertine Asking for Ms. Loong (uncredited)
as Constable
as Chief Lama
as Librarian
as Rascal at basketball court
as Casino security
as Wen Clan Member
as Money Clan Member
as Guinong's Man (uncredited)
as Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
as Wu Tang Member (uncredited)
as Palace Guard
as One of 14 Eagles
as Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited)
as Soldier
as Kung Fu pupil