James Wong Jim
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 18, 1941, Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Died
- November 24, 2004
- Movies
- 82
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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Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 1985 | The Dancing Warrior | Screenplay |
| 1984 | And Now What Is Your Name | Writer |
| 1975 | Let's Rock | Director, Writer |
| 1974 | The Paradise | Writer, Director |
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