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
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
Flirting Scholar
as King Ning
A Chinese Ghost Story
as Swordsman Hsia Hou
Dragons Forever
as Thug at Bar (uncredited)
Project A Part II
as Superintendent Chun
Yes, Madam!
as Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
King of Beggars
as Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
Royal Warriors
as Raging Bull
Looking for Jackie
as Mr. Jin
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
as San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
