Wong Jim

Actor, Film music contributor

1941 – 2004

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Who was Wong Jim?

James Wong was a Cantopop lyricist and writer based primarily in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo 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 a well known in Asia as a columnist, actor, film director, screenwriter, and talk show hosts. He took part in creative directing positions within the entertainment industry in Hong Kong.

Wong died of lung cancer after a four-year battle at the age of 64 in 24 November 2004 at 00:46.

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Born
Mar 16, 1941
Panyu District
Also known as
  • 黃霑
  • James Wong Jim
  • 黄沾
  • James Wong
  • Wong4 Jaam3 Sam1
  • huang2 zhan1
  • wong4 zim1
  • 黃湛森
  • Wong Jum-sum
  • Uncle Jim
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • Hong Kong
Profession
Education
  • La Salle College
Lived in
  • Guangzhou
Died
Nov 24, 2004
Hong Kong

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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