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.
Dragons Forever
1988
Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars
1985
The Vengeance
1995
King of Beggars
1992
Yes, Madam!
1985
Five Element Ninjas
1982
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
Long Arm of the Law
1984
The Brave Archer 3
1981
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
The Tigress of Shaolin
1979
Royal Warriors
1986
Integrity
2019
The Duel of the Century
1981
Brave Archer and His Mate
1982
Lord Of East China Sea
1993
Flirting Scholar
1993
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
The Flag of Iron
1980
Buddha's Palm
1982
No More Bets
2023
Two Champions of Shaolin
1980
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
Ghostly Love
1989
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
A Fake Pretty Woman
1995
Dragon Town Story
1997
House of Traps
1982
The Silent War
2012
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
Ghost Killer
1992
The Treasure Hunters
1981
The Fighting Fool
1979
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
The Lady is the Boss
1983
Killer Constable
1980
Bloody Brotherhood
1989
My Darling Genie
1984
Descendant of the Sun
1983