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James Wong Jim

Acting

Born March 18, 1941 · Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Died November 24, 2004

Also known as Huang Zhan · Wong Cham-Sam · Jimmy Wong

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.

Filmography50+ titles

Bullet in the Head

1990Original Music Composer

The Killer

1989Songs

Iron Monkey

1993as Governor Cheng Pak Fong

Hard Boiled

1992Original Music Composer

Police Story

1985Lyricist

A Better Tomorrow

1986Songs

Dragons Forever

1988Lyricist, Original Music Composer

A Chinese Ghost Story

1987Original Music Composer

The Lovers

1994Original Music Composer

Once Upon a Time in China II

1992Songs

Project A

1983Lyricist

The Eagle Shooting Heroes

1993Original Music Composer

Once Upon a Time in China

1991Original Music Composer, Theme Song Performance

Miracles: The Canton Godfather

1989as Ku's Business Associate

Police Story 2

1988Lyricist

Project A 2

1987Lyricist

A Better Tomorrow II

1987Songs

Peking Opera Blues

1986Original Music Composer

The Legend

1993Original Music Composer

King of Beggars

1992Songs

Swordsman

1990Music

Doctor Vampire

1990as Hospital Director

Winners & Sinners

1983Lyricist

Police Story 3: Supercop

1992Lyricist

Fight Back to School II

1992as Minister Wong

Shanghai Blues

1984Original Music Composer

Crime Story

1993Original Music Composer

A Chinese Ghost Story II

1990Original Music Composer

City War

1988Songs

Accident

2009Songs

I Have a Date with Spring

1994

Twin Dragons

1992as Mr. Ma

Mr. Vampire Saga IV

1988Songs

Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre

1978Songs

City Hunter

1993Original Music Composer

Swordsman II

1992Songs

Moon Warriors

1992Original Music Composer

Once Upon a Time in China III

1992Songs

A Chinese Ghost Story III

1991Original Music Composer

Casino Raiders

1989Original Music Composer

Chinatown Kid

1977as Gambler

Visible Secret

2001as Lo Kit

Last Hero in China

1993Original Music Composer

Tiger on the Beat 2

1990as Chief Insp Jim Wong

I Love Maria

1988Songs

Tiger on the Beat

1988as Captain Pak Man Jim

Martial Arts of Shaolin

1986Original Music Composer

The Crazy Companies

1988as Priest

It's a Wonderful Life

1994as George

Return to a Better Tomorrow

1994as Barrister Wong Tai-Man