Actor
James Wong Jim
Born March 18, 1941 in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaDied November 24, 200477 films
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.
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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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77 films as actor- TBASam Hui Special '80
- 2004In-Laws, Out-Laws
- 2001Visible SecretLo Kit
- 2000Funny BusinessConman in HK
- 2000Love ParadoxRomeo
- 1998Bishonen
- 1998顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會
- 1997A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark AnimationRed Beard (voice)
- 1997The Mad Phoenix
- 1994AwakeningJunior
- 1994Return to a Better TomorrowBarrister Wong Tai-Man
- 1994Best of BestMr. Ko
- 1994I Have a Date with Spring
- 1994I Will Wait for You!Thief
- 1994It's a Wonderful LifeGeorge
- 1994Screwball '94Tong Shi Yi
- 1993Iron MonkeyGovernor Cheng Pak Fong
- 1993Flirting ScholarMaster Wah
- 1993Laughter Of Water MarginsPolice Head
- 1993All's Well End's Well, TooMagistrate
- 1992Key to Fortune
- 1992Rich ManPeter Chow
- 1992Summer LoverUncle Wah
- 1992Once Upon a Time a Hero in China
- 1992James Wong in Japan & KoreaChung Kwok-Sing
- 1992Fight Back to School 2Minister Wong
- 1992Stooges in Hong Kong
- 1992香港奇案之血纸盒
- 1992Twin DragonsMr. Ma
- 1992Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Gang AK47
- 1992Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Husband in Cook
- 1992香港奇案:字母小姐
- 1991The BanquetHawker
- 1991Stooges in TokyoChung Kwok-shing
- 1991The Gambling GhostRich Playboy
- 1991Hong Kong Criminal Archives - Female ButcherHost
- 1991Hong Kong Criminal Archives - The Robbery
- 1991Hong Kong Criminal Archives: The Kidnap
- 1991香港奇案北地胭脂
- 1990BB 30
- 1990Doctor VampireHospital Director
- 1990The Wildgoose ChaseChung Kow-Shing
- 1990Happy Ghost IVJudge
- 1990Promising Miss BowieJP Sze To
- 1990Tiger on the Beat 2Chief Insp Jim Wong
- 1990Devil’s Heart
- 1989Spiritually a Cop
- 1989The Romancing Star IIIBluffer Jim
- 1989City SqueezeMr. Yu
- 1989Just HeroesSolicitor Wong
- 1989Mr. SunshineDocteur W.M.Wong
- 1989Miracles: The Canton GodfatherKu's Business Associate
- 1989Burning SensationBlindman Chan
- 1988My Dream is Yours
- 1988Diary of a Big ManBeauty Salon Help
- 1988Fractured FolliesYau Kwong Nam/Gannon
- 1988Mother vs. MotherFoul Mouth
- 1988Double FattinessProfessor Wong
- 1988Carry On DancingMa Shih Mei
- 1988The Crazy CompaniesPriest
- 1988Tiger on the BeatCaptain Pak Man Jim
- 1987Road WarriorsTony Wong
- 1986Red Headed Stranger
- 1985Fascinating Affairs
- 1985The Musical SingerJames Wong Man Sze
- 1985The Dancing WarriorShow Host
- 1982My Darling, My GoddessRandy Jim
- 1979油脂甲由
- 1977Chinatown KidGambler
- 1977Fortune Hunter's Plot
- 1976CID: Murder
- 1975Let's Rock
- 1975My Wacky, Wacky WorldMagistrate
- 1975雌雄變
- 1974Every Day is Sunday
- 1974Games Gamblers PlayWong But-Man
- 1974The Country Bumpkin