James Wong
AKA: 黃霑
Birthday: 1941-03-18
Died: 2004-11-24
Birthplace: Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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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Filmography
Character: Captain Pak Man Jim
Character: James Wong Man Sze
Character: Chief Insp Jim Wong
Character: Barrister Wong Tai-Man
Character: Hospital Director
Character: Yau Kwong Nam/Gannon
Character: Red Beard (voice) (Cantonese version)
Character: Professor Huang
Character: Solicitor Wong
Character: Chung Kwok-Shing
Character: Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Character: [archive footage]
Character: Chung Kow-Shing
Character: Docteur W.M.Wong
Character: Ku's Business Associate
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Theme Song Performance
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Theme Song Performance
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer
Job: Original Music Composer