James Wong Jim
Actor
- Born
- March 18, 1941 · Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Died
- November 24, 2004 (age 63)
James Wong Jim (Chinese: 黃霑; Jyutping: wong4 zim1; Cantonese Yale: wòhng jīm; 18 March 1941 – 24 November 2004, also known as "霑叔" or "Uncle Jim") was a Cantopop lyricist and songwriter based primarily in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with songwriter Joseph Koo (a.k.a. Koo Kar-Fai) on many popular television theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His work propelled Cantopop to unprecedented popularity.
He was also well known in Asia as a columnist, actor, film director, screenwriter, and talk show host. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong.
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Known for
Twin Dragons
January 15, 1992
Iron Monkey
September 3, 1993
Flirting Scholar
July 1, 1993
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
June 15, 1989
Fight Back to School 2
April 9, 1992
Tiger on the Beat
March 19, 1988
Return to a Better Tomorrow
July 14, 1994
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
July 26, 1997
Just Heroes
September 14, 1989
The Mad Phoenix
May 15, 1997
Bishonen
August 14, 1998
All's Well End's Well, Too
January 20, 1993
Acting79
- 2004In-Laws, Out-Laws
- 2001Visible Secret as Lo Kit
- 2000Funny Business as Conman in HK
- 2000Love Paradox as Romeo
- 1998Bishonen
- 1998顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會
- 1997A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation as Red Beard (voice)
- 1997The Mad Phoenix
- 1994Awakening as Junior
- 1994Return to a Better Tomorrow as Barrister Wong Tai-Man
- 1994