David Lam Wai
Actor
72 years (Oct 8, 1954)Yantai, Shandong Province, China
Whatever else has changed around him, David Lam Wai has remained a working actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Among the rest of the work, 'A Chinese Ghost Story' stands out. The career now covers more than 47 years. In cinemas, 'Project A - Part II' is the work that stuck — Superintendent Chun, specifically.
David Lam Wai
Actor
Whatever else has changed around him, David Lam Wai has remained a working actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Among the rest of the work, 'A Chinese Ghost Story' stands out. The career now covers more than 47 years. In cinemas, 'Project A - Part II' is the work that stuck — Superintendent Chun, specifically.
79 Movies
Plays Superintendent Chun
Project A - Part II
1987
Plays Swordsman Hsia Hou
A Chinese Ghost Story
1987
Plays Ah Tung (Armoured Car Thief)
Yes, Madam!
1985
Plays King Ning
Flirting Scholar
1993
Plays Raging Bull
Royal Warriors
1986
Plays Lord Seng Ko Lin Chin
King of Beggars
1992
Plays Fang Ting Suen
Hero of Hong Kong 1949
1994
Plays Gu Tianzhi's Father
No More Bets
2023
Plays San Te's Senior Monk / Gym Chief's Man
Disciples of the 36th Chamber
1985
Plays Man at Casino
Seeding of a Ghost
1983
Plays Mr. Jin
Looking for Jackie
2009
Plays Wang Han
Code of Honor
1987
Plays Temple Monk
The 8 Diagram Pole Fighter
1984
Plays Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
The Silent War
2012
Plays Lu Chien
All Men Are Brothers - Blood of the Leopard
1993
Plays Money Clan Member
Return of the Sentimental Swordsman
1981
Plays One of 14 Eagles
The Flag of Iron
1980
Plays Ghost Master
Deadful Melody
1994
Plays Fake Fortune Teller's Son
Return of Bastard Swordsman
1984
Plays Iron Fist Militia / Refugee
The Rebel Intruders
1980
Plays Swordsman
Picture of a Nymph
1988
Plays Fireworks Master
The Curse of Turandot
2021
Plays He Ying's Man / Yindan's Guerrilla
Mercenaries from Hong Kong
1982
Plays Palace Guard
Killer Constable
1980
Plays Ho Yiu-Tung
Long Arm of the Law
1984
Plays Kung Fu pupil
Monkey Kung Fu
1979
Plays Yip Tai Nan
Ghost Killer
1992
Plays Librarian
The Treasure Hunters
1981
Plays Lord Ning
The Adventure of the King
2010
Producer
Plays Hong Kong Official
Tough Beauty And The Sloppy Slop
1995
Plays Policeman at Raid
Men from the Gutter
1983
Plays Wen Clan Member
The Sword Stained with Royal Blood
1981
Plays Constable
House of Traps
1982
Plays Ching Sam
Ghostly Love
1989
Plays Hong's boyfriend
Stars and Roses
1989
Plays Ah Pang
Conspirators
2013
Plays Chief Lama
The Duel of the Century
1981
Plays Soldier
The Daredevils
1979
Plays Three
To Be No. 1
1996
Plays Mao Lung
The Vampire Combat
2001
Plays Chang Hau
Who's Killer
1992
Plays Sung Ching Shu (as monk)
The Hidden Power of the Dragon Sabre
1984
Plays Cheung Ka Wai
Bloody Brotherhood
1989
Plays Master River Wong
24 Hrs Ghost Story
1997
Plays Oi Lin's Uncle
Crossing Hennessy
2010
Plays Prince Regent's Black Knight
Descendant of the Sun
1983
Plays Inspector Ho
Man of the Times
1993
Plays Casino security
Challenge of the Gamesters
1981
Plays Hau Tin
Hungry Ghost Ritual
2014
Plays Chiu
Proud and Confident
1989
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No More Bets
Full Filmography
The Monster Hunt Celestial Master
梦神机
2026
拳心
麥梓峰（麥父） · 4 episodes
2026–
San Jiang Chao
Lin Kejian · 30 episodes
2025–
No More Bets
Gu Tianzhi's Father
2023
The Mob
Zhou Mingyou
2023
The Curse of Turandot
Fireworks Master
2021
The Priceless
Mr. Ning · 14 episodes
2021–
The Case of the Unknown
Wang Shi-De
2020
Love Doesn't Come Easy
Zhou Likai
2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Lam Wai and where are they from?
David Lam Wai is 72 years old, born on October 8, 1954 in Yantai, Shandong Province, China.
What are the most famous roles of David Lam Wai?
David Lam Wai is best known for roles in Project A - Part II, A Chinese Ghost Story, Dragons Forever.
How many movies has David Lam Wai been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), David Lam Wai has appeared in 79 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was David Lam Wai's first movie?
The career of David Lam Wai began with The Fighting Fool (1979).
What is David Lam Wai's most recent movie or series?
David Lam Wai's most recent release is The Monster Hunt Celestial Master, which premiered on October 10, 2026.
What TV shows has David Lam Wai appeared in?
On television, David Lam Wai has appeared in King of Gambler, The Heroes From Shaolin, 回马枪, 拳心.
David Lam Wai
1954-10-08 · 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.