David Lam Wai

Personal Info

Stage Name 林威

Known For Acting

Known Credits 202

Gender Male

Birthday October 8, 1954 (70 years old)

Place of Birth Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Also Known As

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

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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.

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.

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