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James Wong (Chinese: 黃霑 Wong Jim; 16 March 1941 – 24 November 2004 also known as Uncle Jim) was a Cantopop lyricist and writer based primarily in Hong Kong. Beginning from the 1960s he was the lyricist for over 2000 songs collaborating with composer Joseph Koo (aka. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular television theme songs many of which have become classics of the genre.

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active years end year
2004-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1962-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
award
Butterfly Lovers, Once Upon a Time in China, Once Upon a Time in China II, Fight and Love with a Terracotta Warrior, The Swordsman, A Chinese Ghost Story
birth date
1940-02-21
birth place
Guangzhou, Panyu District
country
China
death date
2004-11-24
death place
Hong Kong
genre
Cantopop, Hong Kong musical tongue twister
instrument
Harmonica, Piano
occupation
Film director, Screenwriter, Composer

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