James Wong Jim
Known for
James Wong Jim is a working actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The list also holds 'Iron Monkey'. The first screen credit dates from 1974. 47 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'Twin Dragons' is the title most people reach for first, with Mr. Ma at the center of it.
James Wong Jim
46 Movies
1 Series
James Wong Jim is a working actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The list also holds 'Iron Monkey'. The first screen credit dates from 1974. 47 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. 'Twin Dragons' is the title most people reach for first, with Mr. Ma at the center of it.
Movies
Plays Master Wah
Flirting Scholar
1993
Plays Mr. Ma
Twin Dragons
1992
Plays Ku's Business Associate
Miracles: The Canton Godfather
1989
Plays Tong Shi Yi
Screwball '94
1994
Plays Governor Cheng Pak Fong
Iron Monkey
1993
Plays Minister Wong
Fight Back to School 2
1992
Plays Hawker
The Banquet
1991
Plays Captain Pak Man Jim
Tiger on the Beat
1988
Plays Solicitor Wong
Just Heroes
1989
Plays Chief Insp Jim Wong
Tiger on the Beat 2
1990
Plays Junior
Awakening
1994
Plays Magistrate
All's Well End's Well, Too
1993
Plays Barrister Wong Tai-Man
Return to a Better Tomorrow
1994
Plays Hospital Director
Doctor Vampire
1990
Plays Rich Playboy
The Gambling Ghost
1991
Plays Blindman Chan
Burning Sensation
1989
Plays Wong But-Man
Games Gamblers Play
1974
Plays Beauty Salon Help
Diary of a Big Man
1988
Plays Tony Wong
Road Warriors
1987
Plays Red Beard (voice)
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
1997
Plays Bluffer Jim
The Romancing Star III
1989
Plays Uncle Wah
Summer Lover
1992
Writer
Plays Gambler
Chinatown Kid
1977
Plays Chung Kwok-shing
Stooges in Tokyo
1991
Plays George
It's a Wonderful Life
1994
Plays Lo Kit
Visible Secret
2001
Plays Priest
The Crazy Companies
1988
Plays Yau Kwong Nam/Gannon
Fractured Follies
1988
Plays Mr. Ko
Best of Best
1994
Plays Thief
I Will Wait for You!
1994
Plays Conman in HK
Funny Business
2000
Plays Professor Wong
Double Fattiness
1988
Plays Peter Chow
Rich Man
1992
Plays Chung Kow-Shing
The Wildgoose Chase
1990
Plays Police Head
Laughter Of Water Margins
1993
Plays Foul Mouth
Mother vs. Mother
1988
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Visible Secret
Lo Kit
2001
Film
Funny Business
Conman in HK
2000
Film
Love Paradox
Romeo
2000
Film
Unhappily Ever After
Yahuda · 1 episode
1998
TV
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
Red Beard (voice)
1997
Film
Awakening
Junior
1994
Film
Return to a Better Tomorrow
Barrister Wong Tai-Man
1994
Film
Best of Best
Mr. Ko
1994
Film
I Will Wait for You!
Thief
1994
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Wong Jim still alive?
James Wong Jim passed away on November 24, 2004 at age 63.
What are the most famous roles of James Wong Jim?
James Wong Jim is best known for roles in Twin Dragons, Iron Monkey, Flirting Scholar.
How many movies has James Wong Jim been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1974), James Wong Jim has appeared in 45 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was James Wong Jim's first movie?
The career of James Wong Jim began with The Country Bumpkin (1974).
What is James Wong Jim's most recent movie or series?
James Wong Jim's most recent release is In-Laws, Out-Laws, which premiered on January 8, 2004.
What TV shows has James Wong Jim appeared in?
On television, James Wong Jim has appeared in Unhappily Ever After, Celebrity Talk Show, Golden Horse Awards, Hong Kong Memories (II).
James Wong Jim
1941-03-18 · Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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.James Wong Jim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.