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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Full filmography
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Host
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Yahuda
- 歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 (1968)
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989)
- Flirting Scholar (1993) as Master Wah
- Class of Distinction (1994)
- Twin Dragons (1992) as Mr. Ma
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Ku's Business Associate
- Iron Monkey (1993) as Governor Cheng Pak Fong
- Screwball '94 (1994) as Tong Shi Yi
- Fight Back to School 2 (1992) as Minister Wong
- The Banquet (1991) as Hawker
- 江山如此多Fun (1994)
- Tiger on the Beat (1988) as Captain Pak Man Jim
- James Wong in Japan & Korea (1992) as Chung Kwok-Sing
- A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation (1997) as Red Beard (voice)
- Doctor Vampire (1990) as Hospital Director
- Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) as Barrister Wong Tai-Man
- Just Heroes (1989) as Solicitor Wong
- The Gambling Ghost (1991) as Rich Playboy
- Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
- Awakening (1994) as Junior
- 梅艳芳公益金友好演唱会 (1995)
- All's Well End's Well, Too (1993) as Magistrate