James Wong
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Wong Jim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
ActingBirthday
March 18, 1941Deathday
November 24, 2004Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
102Place of birth
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaAlso known as
Huang Zhan, Wong Cham-Sam, Jimmy Wong, Jim Wong, 黄沾, 黃湛森, Wong Jim, James Wong Jim
Cast credits
The Mad Phoenix
Screwball '94
Tong Shi Yi
Stooges in Hong Kong
The Wildgoose Chase
Chung Kow-Shing
City Squeeze
Mr. Yu
Mr. Sunshine
Docteur W.M.Wong
Games Gamblers Play
Wong But-Man
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
Ku's Business Associate
In-Laws, Out-Laws
Fascinating Affairs
The Diary of a Big Man
Bishonen
Happy Ghost IV
Under the Rose
Himself
Return to a Better Tomorrow
Barrister Wong Tai-Man
Awakening
Junior
I Have a Date with Spring
All's Well End's Well, Too
Magistrate
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
Rich Man
Crew credits
The Enforcer
Original Music Composer
Chinatown Kid
Story
Men Suddenly in Black 2
Theme Song Performance
Winners & Sinners
Lyricist
Old Master Q
Music
Green Snake
Original Music Composer
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
Original Music Composer
Crime Story
Original Music Composer
City Hunter
Original Music Composer
Moon Warriors
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
Once Upon a Time in China
Theme Song Performance, Original Music Composer
Robotrix
Original Music Composer
Swordsman
Music
Peking Opera Blues
Original Music Composer
The Extras
Original Music Composer
Fatal Bet
Music Arranger
Dragons Forever
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
Shan T Old Master Q
Music
酸酸甜甜香港地
Lyricist
The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Original Music Composer
The Dancing Warrior
Lyricist, ScreenplayImages
