James Wong Jim - Actor Profile

James Wong Jim

Acting
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 18, 1941
Birth Place: Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

About James Wong Jim

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Wong Jim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best James Wong Jim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Wong Jim's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
My Wacky, Wacky World (1975) movie poster
★10.0

My Wacky, Wacky World — My Wacky, Wacky World is a Hong Kong Comedy starring Sammo Hung

My Wacky, Wacky World

1975•Drama
★8.4
BB 30 (1990) movie poster
★8.4

BB 30 — Pao is a terrible lawyer who has never won a litigation. He is a righteous man but his unstable character brings him und

BB 30

1990•Comedy
★7.6
The Mad Phoenix (1997) movie poster
★7.6

The Mad Phoenix — A Cantonese librettist enjoys immense popularity over the course of decades, followed by decline.

The Mad Phoenix

1997•Drama
★7.5
Flirting Scholar (1993) movie poster
★7.5

Flirting Scholar — A scholar in search of true love. Disguising himself as a houseboy, he indentures himself to a rich family in order to p

Flirting Scholar

1993•Drama
★7.4
Iron Monkey (1993) movie poster
★7.4

Iron Monkey — In this Hong Kong variation of Robin Hood, corrupt officials of a Chinese village are robbed by a masked bandit known as

Iron Monkey

1993•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Wong Jim.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Visible Secret Lo Kit Average Similar →
2000 Funny Business Conman in HK Hit Similar →
2000 Love Paradox Romeo Flop Similar →
1998 Bishonen - Average Similar →
1997 A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation Red Beard (voice) Average Similar →
1997 The Mad Phoenix - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Awakening Junior Flop Similar →
1994 Return to a Better Tomorrow Barrister Wong Tai-Man Average Similar →
1994 I Have a Date with Spring - Average Similar →
1994 I Will Wait for You! Thief Hit Similar →
1994 It's a Wonderful Life George Average Similar →
1993 Iron Monkey Governor Cheng Pak Fong Hit Similar →
1993 Flirting Scholar Master Wah Super Hit Similar →
1993 Laughter Of Water Margins Police Head Flop Similar →
1993 All's Well End's Well, Too Magistrate Average Similar →
1992 Key to Fortune - Flop Similar →
1992 Summer Lover Uncle Wah Flop Similar →
1992 Once Upon a Time a Hero in China - Flop Similar →
1992 James Wong in Japan & Korea - Average Similar →
1992 Under the Rose Himself Hit Similar →
1992 Fight Back to School 2 Minister Wong Hit Similar →
1992 Stooges in Hong Kong - Flop Similar →
1992 Twin Dragons Mr. Ma Hit Similar →
1991 The Banquet Hawker Average Similar →
1991 The Gambling Ghost Rich Playboy Flop Similar →
1990 BB 30 - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Doctor Vampire Hospital Director Hit Similar →
1990 The Wildgoose Chase Chung Kow-Shing Flop Similar →
1990 Happy Ghost IV Judge Average Similar →
1990 Tiger on the Beat 2 Chief Insp Jim Wong Average Similar →
1989 Spiritually a Cop - Average Similar →
1989 The Romancing Star III Bluffer Jim Flop Similar →
1989 City Squeeze Mr. Yu Flop Similar →
1989 Just Heroes Solicitor Wong Hit Similar →
1989 Miracles: The Canton Godfather Ku's Business Associate Hit Similar →
1989 Burning Sensation Blindman Chan Flop Similar →
1988 My Dream is Yours - Flop Similar →
1988 The Diary of a Big Man Beauty Salon Help Average Similar →
1988 Fractured Follies Yau Kwong Nam/Gannon Average Similar →
1988 Mother Vs Mother Cui Average Similar →
1988 Double Fattiness Professor Huang Flop Similar →
1988 The Crazy Companies Priest Average Similar →
1988 Tiger on the Beat Captain Pak Man Jim Average Similar →
1987 Road Warriors Tony Wong Flop Similar →
1986 Red Headed Stranger - Flop Similar →
1985 The Musical Singer James Wong Man Sze Hit Similar →
1985 The Dancing Warrior Show Host Hit Similar →
1977 Chinatown Kid Gambler Average Similar →
1975 My Wacky, Wacky World Magistrate Super Hit Similar →
1974 Games Gamblers Play Wong But-Man Hit Similar →

James Wong Jim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Wong Jim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Wong Jim is "My Wacky, Wacky World" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has James Wong Jim acted in?

James Wong Jim has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Wong Jim?

Other notable films include "BB 30", "The Mad Phoenix", and "Flirting Scholar".