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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrity (2019) | - | 5 |
| 2 | Never Say Die (2017) | - | 3 |
| 3 | Fighting (2014) | - | - |
| 4 | Conspirators (2013) | Ah Pang | 5 |
| 5 | Looking for Jackie (2009) | Mr. Jin | 4 |
| 6 | Deadful Melody (1994) | Ghost Master | 7 |
| 7 | Flirting Scholar (1993) | King Ning | 6.3 |
| 8 | King of Beggars (1992) | Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin | 6.3 |
| 9 | Dragons Forever (1988) | Thug at Bar (uncredited) | 5.8 |
| 10 | Project A Part II (1987) | Superintendent Chun | 7 |
| 11 | A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) | Swordsman Hsia Hou | 10 |
| 12 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) | - | - |
| 13 | Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985) | San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man | 6 |
| 14 | Yes, Madam! (1985) | Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief) | 8 |
| 15 | The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter (1984) | Temple Monk | 6 |
| 16 | The Boxer's Omen (1983) | Monk (uncredited) | 9 |
| 17 | Holy Flame of the Martial World (1983) | Miu Shan Clan leader (uncredited) | 10 |
| 18 | Mercenaries from Hong Kong (1982) | He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla | - |
| 19 | Buddha's Palm (1982) | Clan Member (uncredited) | - |
| 20 | Five Element Ninjas (1982) | Hong's Man (uncredited) | 6 |
| 21 | The Flag of Iron (1980) | One of 14 Eagles | 8 |
| 22 | The Fighting Fool (1979) | Abducted villager | - |
| 23 | The Magnificent Ruffians (1979) | (uncredited) | - |
| 24 | Ten Tigers of Kwangtung (1979) | Lucky Gambling House Doorman (uncredited) | - |
| 25 | Monkey Kung Fu (1979) | Kung Fu pupil | 6 |
