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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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
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| 1 | Visible Secret (2001) | Lo Kit | 5 | |
| 2 | It's a Wonderful Life (1994) | George | 5 | |
| 3 | Iron Monkey (1993) | Governor Cheng Pak Fong | 6 | |
| 4 | Flirting Scholar (1993) | Master Wah | 6.3 | |
| 5 | Police Story 3: Super Cop (1992) | Director / Writer | 6.4 | |
| 6 | Fight Back to School 2 (1992) | Minister Wong | 6 | |
| 7 | Twin Dragons (1992) | Mr. Ma | 5 | |
| 8 | The Banquet (1991) | Hawker | 5 | |
| 9 | Just Heroes (1989) | Solicitor Wong | - | - |
| 10 | Miracles: The Canton Godfather (1989) | Ku's Business Associate | 5 | |
| 11 | Tiger on the Beat (1988) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 12 | Police Story 2 (1988) | Director / Writer | 6.8 | |
| 13 | Dragons Forever (1988) | Director / Writer | 5.8 | |
| 14 | Diary of a Big Man (1988) | Beauty Salon Help | 5 | |
| 15 | Project A Part II (1987) | Director / Writer | 7 | |
| 16 | Police Story (1985) | Director / Writer | 7.4 | |
| 17 | Winners & Sinners (1983) | Director / Writer | 5 | |
| 18 | Project A (1983) | Director / Writer | 6.7 | |
| 19 | Chinatown Kid (1977) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 20 | Games Gamblers Play (1974) | Wong But-Man | 4 |
