James Wong Jim

About

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.

Known for

Unhappily Ever AfterSeries • 1995Look Back at TVB Anniversary Awards Over the YearsSeries • 1968The KillerMovie • 1989Police StoryMovie • 1985Police Story 3: Super CopMovie • 1992Project AMovie • 1983Twin DragonsMovie • 1992Hard BoiledMovie • 1992Bullet in the HeadMovie • 1990A Chinese Ghost StoryMovie • 1987A Better TomorrowMovie • 1986Once Upon a Time in ChinaMovie • 1991The EnforcerMovie • 1995Miracles: The Canton GodfatherMovie • 1989RobotrixMovie • 1991Project A - Part IIMovie • 1987City HunterMovie • 1993Dragons ForeverMovie • 1988Once Upon a Time in China IIMovie • 1992Police Story 2Movie • 1988A Better Tomorrow IIMovie • 1987Winners & SinnersMovie • 1983A Chinese Ghost Story IIMovie • 1990A Chinese Ghost Story IIIMovie • 1991