James Wong Jim

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James Wong Jim

Acting March 18, 1941

Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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 song…

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Police Story

Police Story

7.6 1985 Movie
Hard Boiled

Hard Boiled

7.5 1992 Movie
The Killer

The Killer

7.6 1989 Movie
Police Story 2

Police Story 2

7.1 1988 Movie
A Better Tomorrow

A Better Tomorrow

7.4 1986 Movie
Police Story 3: Super Cop

Police Story 3: Super Cop

6.9 1992 Movie
Project A

Project A

7.3 1983 Movie
Once Upon a Time in China

Once Upon a Time in China

7.1 1991 Movie
City Hunter

City Hunter

6.6 1993 Movie
Twin Dragons

Twin Dragons

6.9 1992 Movie
A Chinese Ghost Story

A Chinese Ghost Story

7.3 1987 Movie
Project A - Part II

Project A - Part II

7.1 1987 Movie

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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Wong Jim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    一代鬼才 黃霑

    TV show

  2. 2009
    Accident

    Movie Songs

  3. 2006
    Men Suddenly in Black 2

    Movie Theme Song Performance

  4. 2004
    In-Laws, Out-Laws

    Movie

  5. 2002
    Hong Kong Memories (II)

    TV show Self

  6. 2001
    Visible Secret

    Movie Lo Kit

  7. 2001
    Super Celebrity Talk Show

    TV show

  8. 2000
    Funny Business

    Movie Conman in HK

  9. 2000
    Love Paradox

    Movie Romeo

  10. 1999
    Troublesome Night 5

    Movie Songs

  11. 1998
    Bishonen

    Movie

  12. 1998
    顧嘉煇黃霑真友情演唱會

    Movie

  13. 1997
    A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation

    Movie Red Beard (voice)

  14. 1997
    The Mad Phoenix

    Movie

  15. 1996
    Shanghai Grand

    Movie Songs

  16. 1995
    三峡状元争霸战

    TV show

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  1. 1995
    霑沾自喜三十年

    TV show

  2. 1995
    梅艳芳公益金友好演唱会

    TV show

  3. 1995
    Romantic Dream

    Movie Songs

  4. 1995
    The Enforcer

    Movie Original Music Composer

  5. 1995
    丝路状元争霸战

    TV show

  6. 1995
    Unhappily Ever After

    TV show Yahuda

  7. 1994
    Class of Distinction

    TV show

  8. 1994
    Awakening

    Movie Junior

  9. 1994
    The Lovers

    Movie Original Music Composer

  10. 1994
    Return to a Better Tomorrow

    Movie Barrister Wong Tai-Man

  11. 1994
    The Great Conqueror's Concubine: Part I

    Movie Original Music Composer

  12. 1994
    Best of Best

    Movie Mr. Ko

  13. 1994
    I Have a Date with Spring

    Movie

  14. 1994
    I Will Wait for You!

    Movie Thief

  15. 1994
    It's a Wonderful Life

    Movie George

  16. 1994
    Deadful Melody

    Movie Original Music Composer

  17. 1994
    Screwball '94

    Movie Tong Shi Yi

  18. 1994
    江山如此多Fun

    TV show

  19. 1993
    The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

    Movie Songs

  20. 1993
    Green Snake

    Movie Original Music Composer

  21. 1993
    花弗新世界

    TV show

  22. 1993
    Iron Monkey

    Movie Governor Cheng Pak Fong

  23. 1993
    Flirting Scholar

    Movie Master Wah

  24. 1993
    Laughter Of Water Margins

    Movie Police Head