James Wong Jim
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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Filmography
In-Laws, Out-Laws
2004
Visible Secret
2001
as Lo Kit
Funny Business
2000
as Conman in HK
Love Paradox
2000
as Romeo
Bishonen
1998
顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會
1998
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
1997
as Red Beard (voice)
The Mad Phoenix
1997
Awakening
1994
as Junior
Return to a Better Tomorrow
1994
as Barrister Wong Tai-Man
Best of Best
1994
as Mr. Ko
I Have a Date with Spring
1994
I Will Wait for You!
1994
as Thief
It's a Wonderful Life
1994
as George
Screwball '94
1994
as Tong Shi Yi
Iron Monkey
1993
as Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Flirting Scholar
1993
as Master Wah
Laughter Of Water Margins
1993
as Police Head
All's Well End's Well, Too
1993
as Magistrate
Key to Fortune
1992
Rich Man
1992
as Peter Chow
Summer Lover
1992
as Uncle Wah
Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
1992
James Wong in Japan & Korea
1992
as Chung Kwok-Sing