James Wong Jim
157 movies · 8 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Mar 18, 1941
- Died
- Nov 24, 2004 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Also known as
- Huang Zhan · Wong Cham-Sam · Jimmy Wong · Jim 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.
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Profiles IMDb
Known for
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★ 6.9 Twin Dragons
1992 · Film
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★ 7.4 Iron Monkey
1993 · Film
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★ 7.5 Flirting Scholar
1993 · Film
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★ 7.1 Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989 · Film
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★ 6.8 Fight Back to School 2
1992 · Film
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★ 6.5 Tiger on the Beat
1988 · Film
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★ 6.2 Return to a Better Tomorrow
1994 · Film
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★ 7.0 Unhappily Ever After
1995 · TV
James Wong Jim: movies and TV shows
Acting (84)
- Upcoming
- 2024
- 2004
- 2001 Visible Secret
as Lo Kit
- 2000 Funny Business
as Conman in HK
- 2000 Love Paradox
as Romeo
- 1998
- 1998
- 1997 A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
as Red Beard (voice)
- 1997
- 1995
- 1995
- 1995
- 1994
- 1994 Awakening
as Junior
- 1994 Return to a Better Tomorrow
as Barrister Wong Tai-Man
- 1994 Best of Best
as Mr. Ko
- 1994
- 1994 I Will Wait for You!
as Thief
- 1994 It's a Wonderful Life
as George
- 1994 Screwball '94
as Tong Shi Yi
- 1993
- 1993 Iron Monkey
as Governor Cheng Pak Fong
- 1993 Flirting Scholar
as Master Wah
- 1993 Laughter Of Water Margins
as Police Head
- 1993 All's Well End's Well, Too
as Magistrate
- 1992
- 1992 Rich Man
as Peter Chow
- 1992 Summer Lover
as Uncle Wah
- 1992
- 1992 James Wong in Japan & Korea
as Chung Kwok-Sing
- 1992 Fight Back to School 2
as Minister Wong
- 1992
- 1992
- 1992 Twin Dragons
as Mr. Ma
- 1992
- 1992
- 1992
- 1991 The Banquet
as Hawker
- 1991 Stooges in Tokyo
as Chung Kwok-shing
- 1991 The Gambling Ghost
as Rich Playboy
- 1991
- 1991
- 1991
- 1990
- 1990 Doctor Vampire
as Hospital Director
- 1990 The Wildgoose Chase
as Chung Kow-Shing
- 1990 Happy Ghost IV
as Judge
- 1990 Promising Miss Bowie
as JP Sze To
- 1990 Tiger on the Beat 2
as Chief Insp Jim Wong
- 1990
- 1989
- 1989 The Romancing Star III
as Bluffer Jim
- 1989 City Squeeze
as Mr. Yu
- 1989 Just Heroes
as Solicitor Wong
- 1989 Mr. Sunshine
as Docteur W.M.Wong
- 1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather
as Ku's Business Associate
- 1989 Burning Sensation
as Blindman Chan
- 1989
- 1988
- 1988 Diary of a Big Man
as Beauty Salon Help
- 1988 Fractured Follies
as Yau Kwong Nam/Gannon
- 1988 Mother vs. Mother
as Foul Mouth
- 1988 Double Fattiness
as Professor Wong
- 1988 Carry On Dancing
as Ma Shih Mei
- 1988 The Crazy Companies
as Priest
- 1988 Tiger on the Beat
as Captain Pak Man Jim
- 1987 Road Warriors
as Tony Wong
- 1986
- 1985
- 1985 The Musical Singer
as James Wong Man Sze
- 1985 The Dancing Warrior
as Show Host
- 1982 My Darling, My Goddess
as Randy Jim
- 1979
- 1977 Chinatown Kid
as Gambler
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
- 1975 My Wacky, Wacky World
as Magistrate
- 1975
- 1974
- 1974 Games Gamblers Play
as Wong But-Man
- 1974
- 1968
Behind the camera (88)
- Upcoming 酸酸甜甜香港地
Lyricist
- 2009 Accident
Songs
- 2006 Men Suddenly in Black 2
Theme Song Performance
- 2002
- 1999 Troublesome Night 5
Songs
- 1996 Shanghai Grand
Songs
- 1995 Romantic Dream
Songs
- 1995 The Enforcer
Original Music Composer
- 1994 The Lovers
Original Music Composer
- 1994 The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I
Original Music Composer
- 1994 Deadful Melody
Original Music Composer
- 1993
- 1993 Green Snake
Original Music Composer
- 1993 Crime Story
Original Music Composer
- 1993 Last Hero in China
Original Music Composer
- 1993
- 1993 Legend Of The Liquid Sword
Original Music Composer
- 1993 The Legend
Original Music Composer
- 1993 The Eagle Shooting Heroes
Original Music Composer
- 1993 City Hunter
Original Music Composer
- 1993
- 1992 Moon Warriors
Original Music Composer
- 1992 King of Beggars
Songs
- 1992 Royal Tramp
Songs
- 1992 Police Story 3: Super Cop
Lyricist
- 1992
- 1992 Hard Boiled
Original Music Composer
- 1992
- 1991 Fox Legend
Songs
- 1991 Once Upon a Time in China
Theme Song Performance, Original Music Composer
- 1991 A Chinese Ghost Story III
Original Music Composer
- 1991 Robotrix
Original Music Composer
- 1991 The Raid
Original Music Composer
- 1991 Au Revoir, Mon Amour
Songs
- 1991 Spiritual Trinity
Songs
- 1990 Gangland Odyssey
Songs
- 1990 Bullet in the Head
Original Music Composer
- 1990 A Chinese Ghost Story II
Original Music Composer
- 1990 Swordsman
Music
- 1989 A Terra-Cotta Warrior
Songs, Original Music Composer
- 1989 Casino Raiders
Original Music Composer
- 1989 Fatal Bet
Original Music Composer
- 1989 The Killer
Songs
- 1989
- 1988 Mr Vampire Saga 4
Songs, Original Music Composer
- 1988 City War
Songs
- 1988 Police Story 2
Lyricist
- 1988 Diary of a Big Man
Original Music Composer
- 1988 Bet on Fire
Songs
- 1988 One Husband Too Many
Songs
- 1988 Tiger on the Beat
Lyricist
- 1988 Picture of a Nymph
Songs
- 1988 I Love Maria
Songs
- 1988 Dragons Forever
Original Music Composer, Lyricist
- 1988 Fury
Songs
- 1988 Into the Night
Songs
- 1987 A Better Tomorrow II
Songs
- 1987 Who Is The Craftiest
Songs
- 1987 Project A - Part II
Lyricist
- 1987 A Chinese Ghost Story
Original Music Composer
- 1987 Life is a Moment
Songs
- 1987 Mirage
Songs
- 1986 Peking Opera Blues
Original Music Composer
- 1986 Great Shanghai 1937
Songs
- 1986 A Better Tomorrow
Songs
- 1986 Martial Arts of Shaolin
Original Music Composer
- 1985 Police Story
Lyricist
- 1985 For Your Heart Only
Songs
- 1985 The Dancing Warrior
Lyricist, Screenplay
- 1984 Shanghai Blues
Original Music Composer
- 1984 Double Trouble
Songs
- 1984 And Now What Is Your Name
Writer
- 1983 Project A
Lyricist
- 1983 Home at Hong Kong
Songs
- 1983 Shan T Old Master Q
Music
- 1983 Winners & Sinners
Lyricist
- 1983 Salt and Pepper
Songs
- 1981 Old Master Q
Music
- 1981 Man on the Brink
Songs
- 1980 The Sword
Songs
- 1978 The Extras
Original Music Composer
- 1978
- 1978
- 1977 Chinatown Kid
Story
- 1975 Let's Rock
Director, Writer
- 1974
- 1974 The Paradise
Writer, Director
- 1974 Naughty! Naughty!
Songs
Talk shows and appearances (8)
- 2001 Super Celebrity Talk Show
13 episodes
- 1995 霑沾自喜三十年
1 episode
- 1995 梅艳芳公益金友好演唱会
1 episode
- 1994 江山如此多Fun
35 episodes
- 1992
- 1991
- 1982
- 1962 Golden Horse Awards
1 episode