Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 8, 1954 (age 72)
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 - Movies
A Chinese Ghost Story
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Flirting Scholar
as King Ning
Project A Part II
as Superintendent Chun
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
King of Beggars
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Yes, Madam!
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Royal Warriors
as Raging Bull
Looking for Jackie
as Mr. Jin
No More Bets
as Gu Tianzhi's Father
