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James Wong Jim

James Wong Jim

Acting
18 Mar 1941
24 Nov 2004
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Biography

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 Known As

Huang Zhan, Wong Cham-Sam, Jimmy Wong, Jim Wong, 黄沾

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