James Wong

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Biography

James Wong (born February 16, 1940 in Canton, China - died November 24, 2004 (age 64) in Hong Kong, China) also known as "Uncle Jim", was a Hong Kong lyricist, columnist, actor, film director, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Real name
  • 黃霑
  • Name variations
  • J. Wong·黃霑·黄霑
  • Aliases
  • Gladius James·Gladius
  • Primary profession
  • Actor·soundtrack·music_department
  • Country
  • Malaysia
  • Nationality
  • Malaysian
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 10 October 1992
  • Place of birth
  • Hong Kong
  • Death age
  • 89
  • Place of death
  • 2011-7-18
  • Residence
  • El Cajon· California
  • Spouses
  • Teena Wong
  • Education
  • University of Hong Kong·King's College· Hong Kong·University of Texas System·University of Bath
  • Knows language
  • English language
  • Parents
  • Wong Min-chang

Music

Movies

TV

Books

Trivia

Was a highly respected actor, composer and writer in Hong Kong film and television.

Graduated with a degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Has three children, including twins.

Is a long-time writing and producing partner with Glen Morgan.

Ethnobotanist.

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