Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1941-03-18
Day of Death
2004-11-24
Place of Birth
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Wong Jim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography (79)
In-Laws, Out-Laws
2004
Visible Secret
2001The Making of 'Youling renjian - Visible Secret'
2001
Funny Business
2000
Love Paradox
2000
Bishonen
1998
顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會
1998
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
1997
The Mad Phoenix
1997
Awakening
1994
Return to a Better Tomorrow
1994
Best of Best
1994
I Have a Date with Spring
1994
I Will Wait for You!
1994
