James Wong Jim
ActingPersonal Info
gender
Male
birthday
March 18, 1941
died
November 24, 2004
place of birth
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
also known as
Huang Zhan · Wong Cham-Sam · Jimmy Wong · Jim Wong
total credits
50 movies
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
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