James Wong Jim
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1941 in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Died
- November 24, 2004
- Active Years
- 1962–2024 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 182 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 18, 1941 Died Nov 24, 2004 Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 182 credits
Biography
James Wong Jim was a male actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Wong Jim's acting credits include over 170 roles. He passed away on November 24, 2004, at the age of 63. Wong Jim was a multifaceted artist, also working as a lyricist, songwriter, columnist, film director, screenwriter, and talk show host. His work contributed to the popularity of Cantopop in Hong Kong and beyond.
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Career overview
James Wong Jim was an actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He was active in various creative directing positions within the industry in Hong Kong. As an actor, he accumulated a total of 170 known credits.
James Wong Jim's acting career spanned multiple roles in various projects. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, contributing to the growth of the Cantopop genre. His work alongside other notable figures, such as songwriter Joseph Koo, helped propel Cantopop to unprecedented popularity.
As a multifaceted artist, James Wong Jim's acting credits are a testament to his dedication to the craft. His extensive body of work in the entertainment industry has left a lasting impact on the industry in Hong Kong.
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Tommy Wong
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Elsie Chan Yik-Si
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Stephen Chow
3 shared titles
Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
3 shared titles
Vincent Kok Tak-Chiu
3 shared titles
David Chiang Da-Wei
3 shared titles
Wong San
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San Tak-Kan
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Phillip Ko Fai
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Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
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Career timeline
一代鬼才 黃霑
Accident · Songs
Men Suddenly in Black 2 · Theme Song Performance
In-Laws, Out-Laws
Hong Kong Memories (II)Hong Kong Memories (II) · Creator
Super Celebrity Talk ShowVisible Secret
Funny BusinessLove Paradox
Troublesome Night 5 · Songs
顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會Bishonen
The Mad PhoenixA Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
Shanghai Grand · Songs
Unhappily Ever AfterThe Enforcer · Original Music Composer霑沾自喜三十年梅艳芳公益金友好演唱会Romantic Dream · Songs
Screwball '94Class of DistinctionThe Lovers · Original Music Composer江山如此多FunAwakening
Flirting ScholarThe Eagle Shooting Heroes · Original Music ComposerCity Hunter · Original Music ComposerCrime Story · Original Music ComposerOnce Upon a Time in China III · Songs
Police Story 3: Super Cop · LyricistFight Back to School 2Royal Tramp · SongsHard Boiled · Original Music ComposerKing of Beggars · Songs
Robotrix · Original Music ComposerOnce Upon a Time in China · Theme Song PerformanceOnce Upon a Time in China · Original Music ComposerThe BanquetA Chinese Ghost Story III · Original Music Composer
Swordsman · MusicBullet in the Head · Original Music ComposerA Chinese Ghost Story II · Original Music ComposerHappy Ghost IVDoctor Vampire
Celebrity Talk ShowCelebrity Talk Show · CreatorThe Killer · SongsJust HeroesMiracles: The Canton Godfather
Mr Vampire Saga 4 · SongsPolice Story 2 · LyricistTiger on the BeatTiger on the Beat · LyricistDragons Forever · Original Music Composer
A Chinese Ghost Story · Original Music ComposerProject A Part II · LyricistA Better Tomorrow II · SongsRoad WarriorsMirage · Songs
A Better Tomorrow · SongsRed Headed StrangerPeking Opera Blues · Original Music ComposerGreat Shanghai 1937 · SongsMartial Arts of Shaolin · Original Music Composer
Police Story · LyricistFor Your Heart Only · SongsFascinating AffairsThe Musical SingerThe Dancing Warrior
Shanghai Blues · Original Music ComposerDouble Trouble · SongsAnd Now What Is Your Name · Writer
Project A · LyricistWinners & Sinners · LyricistHome at Hong Kong · SongsSalt and Pepper · SongsShan T Old Master Q · Music
Record of BloodMy Darling, My Goddess
Man on the Brink · SongsOld Master Q · Music
The Sword · Songs
油脂甲由
Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre · SongsHeaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II · SongsThe Extras · Original Music Composer
Fortune Hunter's PlotChinatown KidChinatown Kid · Story
Full Filmography
182 titles- 一代鬼才 黃霑 (2024)
- Accident (2009) Songs
- Men Suddenly in Black 2 (2006) Theme Song Performance
- In-Laws, Out-Laws (2004)
- Hong Kong Memories (II) (2002) as Self
- Hong Kong Memories (II) (2002) Creator
- Super Celebrity Talk Show (2001)
- Visible Secret (2001) as Lo Kit
- Funny Business (2000) as Conman in HK
- Love Paradox (2000) as Romeo
- Troublesome Night 5 (1999) Songs
- 顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會 (1998)
- Bishonen (1998)
- The Mad Phoenix (1997)
- A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation (1997) as Red Beard (voice)
- Shanghai Grand (1996) Songs
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Yahuda
- The Enforcer (1995) Original Music Composer
- 霑沾自喜三十年 (1995)
- 梅艳芳公益金友好演唱会 (1995)
- Romantic Dream (1995) Songs
- Screwball '94 (1994) as Tong Shi Yi
- Class of Distinction (1994)
- The Lovers (1994) Original Music Composer
- 江山如此多Fun (1994)
- Awakening (1994) as Junior
- I Have a Date with Spring (1994)
- Deadful Melody (1994) Original Music Composer
- The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I (1994) Original Music Composer
- I Will Wait for You! (1994) as Thief
- Return to a Better Tomorrow (1994) as Barrister Wong Tai-Man
- Best of Best (1994)
- It's a Wonderful Life (1994) as George
- Flirting Scholar (1993) as Master Wah
- The Eagle Shooting Heroes (1993) Original Music Composer
- City Hunter (1993) Original Music Composer
- Crime Story (1993) Original Music Composer
- Once Upon a Time in China III (1993) Songs
- The Legend (1993) Original Music Composer
- Last Hero in China (1993) Original Music Composer
- All's Well End's Well, Too (1993) as Magistrate
- Iron Monkey (1993) as Governor Cheng Pak Fong
- Green Snake (1993) Original Music Composer
- The Sword Stained with Royal Blood (1993) Songs
- Legend Of The Liquid Sword (1993) Original Music Composer
- Laughter Of Water Margins (1993) as Police Head
- Master Wong vs. Master Wong (1993) Songs
- Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) Lyricist
- Fight Back to School 2 (1992) as Minister Wong
- Royal Tramp (1992) Songs
- Hard Boiled (1992) Original Music Composer
- King of Beggars (1992) Songs
- Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) Songs
- Twin Dragons (1992) as Mr. Ma
- The Legend of the Swordsman (1992) Songs
- Moon Warriors (1992) Original Music Composer
- Stooges in Hong Kong (1992)
- James Wong in Japan & Korea (1992) as Chung Kwok-Sing
- Key to Fortune (1992)
- Rich Man (1992) as Peter Chow
- Under the Rose (1992) as Himself
- Summer Lover (1992) as Uncle Wah
- 香港奇案之血纸盒 (1992)
- Once Upon a Time a Hero in China (1992)
- 香港奇案:字母小姐 (1992)
- Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Husband in Cook (1992)
- Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Gang AK47 (1992)
- Robotrix (1991) Original Music Composer
- Once Upon a Time in China (1991) Theme Song Performance
- Once Upon a Time in China (1991) Original Music Composer
- The Banquet (1991) as Hawker
- A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991) Original Music Composer
- Spiritual Trinity (1991) Songs
- The Gambling Ghost (1991) as Rich Playboy
- The Raid (1991) Original Music Composer
- Au Revoir, Mon Amour (1991) Songs
- Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female Butcher (1991) as Host
- Stooges in Tokyo (1991) as Chung Kwok-shing
- Fox Legend (1991) Songs
- Hong Kong Criminal Archives: The Kidnap (1991)
- 香港奇案北地胭脂 (1991)
- Hong Kong Criminal Archives - The Robbery (1991)
- Swordsman (1990) Music
- Bullet in the Head (1990) Original Music Composer
- A Chinese Ghost Story II (1990) Original Music Composer
- Happy Ghost IV (1990) as Judge
- Doctor Vampire (1990) as Hospital Director
- Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990) as Chief Insp Jim Wong
- Gangland Odyssey (1990) Songs
- The Wildgoose Chase (1990) as Chung Kow-Shing
- BB 30 (1990)
- Promising Miss Bowie (1990) as JP Sze To
- Devil’s Heart (1990)
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989)
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) Creator
- The Killer (1989) Songs
- Just Heroes (1989) as Solicitor Wong
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Ku's Business Associate
- A Terra-Cotta Warrior (1989) Songs
- The Romancing Star III (1989) as Bluffer Jim
- Burning Sensation (1989) as Blindman Chan
- Casino Raiders (1989) Original Music Composer
- Mr. Sunshine (1989) as Docteur W.M.Wong
- Spiritually a Cop (1989)
- City Squeeze (1989) as Mr. Yu
- Fatal Bet (1989) Original Music Composer
- Mr Vampire Saga 4 (1988) Songs
- Police Story 2 (1988) Lyricist
- Tiger on the Beat (1988) as Captain Pak Man Jim
- Tiger on the Beat (1988) Lyricist
- Dragons Forever (1988) Original Music Composer
- Dragons Forever (1988) Lyricist
- I Love Maria (1988) Songs
- Bet on Fire (1988) Songs
- Diary of a Big Man (1988) as Beauty Salon Help
- Diary of a Big Man (1988) Original Music Composer
- Fractured Follies (1988) as Yau Kwong Nam/Gannon
- Picture of a Nymph (1988) Songs
- The Crazy Companies (1988) as Priest
- Into the Night (1988) Songs
- Fury (1988) Songs
- One Husband Too Many (1988) Songs
- Mother Vs Mother (1988) as Cui
- My Dream is Yours (1988)
- City War (1988) Songs
- Double Fattiness (1988) as Professor Wong
- Carry On Dancing (1988) as Ma Shih Mei
- A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) Original Music Composer
- Project A Part II (1987) Lyricist
- A Better Tomorrow II (1987) Songs
- Road Warriors (1987) as Tony Wong
- Mirage (1987) Songs
- Who Is The Craftiest (1987) Songs
- Life is a Moment (1987) Songs
- A Better Tomorrow (1986) Songs
- Red Headed Stranger (1986)
- Peking Opera Blues (1986) Original Music Composer
- Great Shanghai 1937 (1986) Songs
- Martial Arts of Shaolin (1986) Original Music Composer
- Police Story (1985) Lyricist
- For Your Heart Only (1985) Songs
- Fascinating Affairs (1985)
- The Musical Singer (1985) as James Wong Man Sze
- The Dancing Warrior (1985) as Show Host
- The Dancing Warrior (1985) Lyricist
- The Dancing Warrior (1985) Screenplay
- Shanghai Blues (1984) Original Music Composer
- Double Trouble (1984) Songs
- And Now What Is Your Name (1984) Writer
- Project A (1983) Lyricist
- Winners & Sinners (1983) Lyricist
- Home at Hong Kong (1983) Songs
- Salt and Pepper (1983) Songs
- Shan T Old Master Q (1983) Music
- Record of Blood (1982) as Self (Narrator)
- My Darling, My Goddess (1982) as Randy Jim
- Man on the Brink (1981) Songs
- Old Master Q (1981) Music
- The Sword (1980) Songs
- 油脂甲由 (1979)
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre (1978) Songs
- Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre II (1978) Songs
- The Extras (1978) Original Music Composer
- Fortune Hunter's Plot (1977)
- Chinatown Kid (1977) as Gambler
- Chinatown Kid (1977) Story
- CID: Murder (1976)
- My Wacky, Wacky World (1975) as Magistrate
- 雌雄變 (1975)
- Let's Rock (1975)
- Let's Rock (1975) Director
- Let's Rock (1975) Writer
- Slaughter in San Francisco (1974) Songs
- Games Gamblers Play (1974) as Wong But-Man
- Every Day is Sunday (1974)
- The Country Bumpkin (1974)
- Naughty! Naughty! (1974) Songs
- The Paradise (1974) Writer
- The Paradise (1974) Director
- 歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 (1968)
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Host
- 酸酸甜甜香港地 Lyricist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Wong Jim best known for?
James Wong Jim is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Shaolin Avengers (1976), Unhappily Ever After (1995), The Enforcer (1995), Screwball '94 (1994).
When and where was James Wong Jim born?
James Wong Jim was born on March 18, 1941 in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. They passed away on November 24, 2004.
How many credits does James Wong Jim have?
James Wong Jim has accumulated over 182 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2024.
What is James Wong Jim's background in cinema and television?
James Wong Jim was a male actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Wong Jim's acting credits include over 170 roles. He passed away on November 24, 2004, at the age of 63. Wong Jim was a multifaceted artist, also working as a lyricist,...
James Wong Jim by the numbers
182credits
169films
13TV series
1962–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Celebrity Talk Show (1989) — aged about 48
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Host — aged about 21
- Flirting Scholar (1993) as Master Wah — aged about 52
- Iron Monkey (1993) as Governor Cheng Pak Fong — aged about 52
- Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) as Ku's Business Associate — aged about 48
- Unhappily Ever After (1995) as Yahuda — aged about 54
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