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David Lam Wai

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David Lam Wai

Born

October 8, 1954 (Age: 70)

Place of Birth

Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

林威
John Lam Wai
Lin Wai
Lin Wei
David Lam Wai
Lam Wai
David Lam

Biography

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.