James Wong

James Wong

Biography

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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Birthday
1941-03-18 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Known as

Once Upon a Time in China
as Original Music Composer, Theme Song Performance
Peking Opera Blues
as Original Music Composer
Miracles
as Mr. Ku's Friend
Fractured Follies
as Yau Kwong Nam/Gannon
Tiger on the Beat
as Captain Pak Man Jim
Double Fattiness
as Professor Huang
Road Warriors
as Tony Wong
The Shaolin Avengers
as — (1 Episode)
Green Snake
as Original Music Composer
Crime Story
as Original Music Composer
The Great Conqueror's Concubine
as Original Music Composer
The Eagle Shooting Heroes
as Original Music Composer
Return to a Better Tomorrow
as Barrister Wong Tai-Man
City Hunter
as Original Music Composer
Flirting Scholar
as Master Wah
Iron Monkey
as Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Moon Warriors
as Original Music Composer
Casino Raiders
as Compositor
Robotrix
as Original Music Composer
Hard Boiled
as Original Music Composer
Swordsman
as Music
Burning Sensation
as Blindman Chan