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James Wong Jim

Huang Zhan | Wong Cham-Sam | Jimmy Wong

About the person
Career:

Acting

Date of birth:
1941-03-18
Place of birth:

Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Gender:

Male

Popularity:

2

Date of death

2004-11-24

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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.

Filmography

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