James Wong Jim
Actor
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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As Director
Filmography
Twin Dragons
as Mr. Ma 1992
Iron Monkey
as Governor Cheng Pak Fong 1993
Flirting Scholar
as Master Wah 1993
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
as Ku's Business Associate 1989
Fight Back to School 2
as Minister Wong 1992
Tiger on the Beat
as Captain Pak Man Jim 1988
Return to a Better Tomorrow
as Barrister Wong Tai-Man 1994
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
as Red Beard (voice) 1997
Just Heroes
as Solicitor Wong 1989
Bishonen
1998
All's Well End's Well, Too
as Magistrate 1993
The Mad Phoenix
1997
The Diary of a Big Man
as Beauty Salon Help 1988
Games Gamblers Play
as Wong But-Man 1974
It's a Wonderful Life
as George 1994
Visible Secret
as Lo Kit 2001
The Banquet
as Hawker 1991