Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 8, 1954 (71 years old)
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
Acting
7.1
No More Bets
2023
5.0
The Curse of Turandot
2021
5.3
Integrity
2019
5.9
Never Say Die
2017
5.8
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
5.9
Conspirators
2013
5.9
The Silent War
2012
5.7
The Adventure of the King
2010
6.5
Crossing Hennessy
2010
4.1
Looking for Jackie
2009
6.0
Deadful Melody
1994
7.5
Flirting Scholar
1993
6.9
King of Beggars
1992
7.3
Dragons Forever
1988
7.2
Project A Part II
1987
7.3
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
6.8
Royal Warriors
1986
7.1
Yes, Madam!
1985
6.5
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
6.4
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
6.9
Opium and the Kung Fu Master
1984
6.8
Long Arm of the Law
1984
6.4
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
7.0
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984