James Wong
Hong Kong songwriter
Died when: 64 years 277 days (777 months)Star Sign: Pisces
James Wong Jim (Chinese: ??;Jyutping: wong4 zim1;Cantonese Yale: wòhng jim; 18 March 1941 – 24 November 2004, also known as "??" 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.Wong died on 24 November 2004 of lung cancer after a four-year battle at the age of 63.