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James Wong (1941-2004)

Alias:
Huang Zhan
James Wong Jim
Jim Wong
Jimmy Wong
Wong Cham-Sam
Wong Jim
黃湛森
黄沾

Birthplace:
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Born:
March 18, 1941

Died:
November 24, 2004

Biography from TheMovieDB

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.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Compositor:
1989  Casino Raiders

Director:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1989  Casino Raiders

Lyricist:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1983  Project A
1983  Winners & Sinners
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Music:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1990  Swordsman
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Music Arranger:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1989  Fatal Bet
1990  Swordsman
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Original Music Composer:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1978  The Extras
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1984  Shanghai Blues
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1986  Peking Opera Blues
1987  A Chinese Ghost Story
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1989  Fatal Bet
1990  A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990  Bullet in the Head
1990  Swordsman
1991  A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991  Once Upon a Time in China
1991  Robotrix
1992  Hard Boiled
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
1993  City Hunter
1993  Crime Story
1993  Green Snake
1993  Last Hero in China
1993  Legend Of The Liquid Sword
1993  The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993  The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
1994  Deadful Melody
1994  The Great Conqueror's Concubine
1994  The Lovers
1995  The Enforcer
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Screenplay:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1978  The Extras
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1984  Shanghai Blues
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1986  Peking Opera Blues
1987  A Chinese Ghost Story
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1989  Fatal Bet
1990  A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990  Bullet in the Head
1990  Swordsman
1991  A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991  Once Upon a Time in China
1991  Robotrix
1992  Hard Boiled
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
1993  City Hunter
1993  Crime Story
1993  Green Snake
1993  Last Hero in China
1993  Legend Of The Liquid Sword
1993  The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993  The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
1994  Deadful Melody
1994  The Great Conqueror's Concubine
1994  The Lovers
1995  The Enforcer
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Story:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1977  Chinatown Kid
1978  The Extras
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1984  Shanghai Blues
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1986  Peking Opera Blues
1987  A Chinese Ghost Story
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1989  Fatal Bet
1990  A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990  Bullet in the Head
1990  Swordsman
1991  A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991  Once Upon a Time in China
1991  Robotrix
1992  Hard Boiled
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
1993  City Hunter
1993  Crime Story
1993  Green Snake
1993  Last Hero in China
1993  Legend Of The Liquid Sword
1993  The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993  The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
1994  Deadful Melody
1994  The Great Conqueror's Concubine
1994  The Lovers
1995  The Enforcer
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Theme Song Performance:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1977  Chinatown Kid
1978  The Extras
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1984  Shanghai Blues
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1986  Peking Opera Blues
1987  A Chinese Ghost Story
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1989  Fatal Bet
1990  A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990  Bullet in the Head
1990  Swordsman
1991  A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991  Once Upon a Time in China
1991  Robotrix
1992  Hard Boiled
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
1993  City Hunter
1993  Crime Story
1993  Green Snake
1993  Last Hero in China
1993  Legend Of The Liquid Sword
1993  The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993  The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
1994  Deadful Melody
1994  The Great Conqueror's Concubine
1994  The Lovers
1995  The Enforcer
2006  Men Suddenly in Black 2
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

Writer:
1974  The Paradise
1975  Let's Rock
1977  Chinatown Kid
1978  The Extras
1981  Old Master Q
1983  Project A
1983  Shan T Old Master Q
1983  Winners & Sinners
1984  Shanghai Blues
1985  Police Story
1985  The Dancing Warrior
1986  Peking Opera Blues
1987  A Chinese Ghost Story
1987  Project A: Part II
1988  Dragons Forever
1988  Police Story 2
1989  Casino Raiders
1989  Fatal Bet
1990  A Chinese Ghost Story II
1990  Bullet in the Head
1990  Swordsman
1991  A Chinese Ghost Story III
1991  Once Upon a Time in China
1991  Robotrix
1992  Hard Boiled
1992  Moon Warriors
1992  Police Story 3: Super Cop
1993  City Hunter
1993  Crime Story
1993  Green Snake
1993  Last Hero in China
1993  Legend Of The Liquid Sword
1993  The Eagle Shooting Heroes
1993  The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk
1994  Deadful Melody
1994  The Great Conqueror's Concubine
1994  The Lovers
1995  The Enforcer
2006  Men Suddenly in Black 2
????  酸酸甜甜香港地

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TV Performances

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TV Production

Creator:
2002  Hong Kong Memories (II)

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