Personal Info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1941-03-18 (84 years old)
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.
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Known For
Acting
2024
2002
2001
2000
1998
1997
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1985
1982
1977
1976
1975
1974
1962
Sound
2009
2006
1999
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1981
1980
1978
1974
Writing
1992
1988
1987
1985
1984
1983
1977
1975
1974
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Directing
1975
1974
Creator
2002
1989