David Lam Wai

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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.

  • Acting
  • Born 8 October 1954 (age 71)
  • Yantai, Shandong Province, China
  • 204 credits

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Most-watched David Lam Wai films currently: A Chinese Ghost Story (1987), Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985), Flirting Scholar (1993), King of Beggars (1992), Dragons Forever (1988).

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Selected TV credits: The Heroes From Shaolin (1993), King of Gambler (1996), 战国红颜 (1998), The Priceless (2021), 回马枪 (2016).

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