James Wong nickname(s):
James Wong
James Wong date of birth:
February 16, 1940
How old was James Wong when died?
64
Where was James Wong born?
Panyu, Guangzhou, China
When did James Wong die?
November 24, 2004
Where did James Wong die?
Hong Kong
James Wong body shape:
Large
What color are James Wong's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is James Wong's hair?
Grey
Is James Wong gay or straight?
Straight
What is James Wong's ethnicity?
Asian
What is James Wong nationality?
Chinese
What is James Wong's occupation?
Composer, actor, movie director, screenwriter
What genre is James Wong's work?
Cantopop
What instruments does James Wong play?
Vocals, piano, harmonica
Short Biography
James Wong (Chinese: 黃霑, Wong Jim; 16 March 1941 – 24 November 2004, also known as "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 (aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular television theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre. His work propelled Cantopop to unprecedented popularity.