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David Lam Wai

Oct 08, 1954 (71 years old) in Yantai, Shandong Province, China

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

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No More Bets
Gu Tianzhi's Father
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Yes, Madam!
Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
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A Chinese Ghost Story
Swordsman Hsia Hou
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Project A Part II
Superintendent Chun
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Dragons Forever
Thug at Bar
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King of Beggars
僧格林庆
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Ghostly Love
Ching Sam
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Buddha's Palm
Clan Member (uncredited)
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Five Element Ninjas
Hong's Man (uncredited)

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