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James Wong Jim (Wong Jum-sum) was born on 18 March, 1941 in Panyu, Guangzhou, Republic of China, is a Hong Kong lyricist, composer, television presenter, writer and actor. Discover James Wong Jim's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Wong Jum-sum
Occupation Songwriter · actor · film director · screenwriter · television presenter · advertising creative director
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 18 March 1941
Birthday 18 March
Birthplace Panyu, Guangzhou, Republic of China
Date of death 24 November, 2004
Died Place Union Hospital, Hong Kong
Nationality China

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Who Is James Wong Jim's Wife?

His wife is Wah Wa (m. 1967-1976) Winnie Chan (m. 1995)

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Wife Wah Wa (m. 1967-1976) Winnie Chan (m. 1995)
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James Wong Jim Net Worth

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1941

James Wong Jim (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.

1949

He migrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1949.

He completed his secondary education at La Salle College.

The title of his thesis was "The Rise and Decline of Cantopop : A Study of Hong Kong Popular Music (1949–1997)".

Wong participated in a variety of media fields including advertising, movies and music.

Nicknamed a "genius" for his prodigious abilities, he was best known for his achievements as a lyricist of Cantonese songs in Hong Kong.

1960

Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with songwriter Joseph Koo ( 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.

Beginning from the 1960s, he was the lyricist for over 2,000 songs, collaborating with composer Joseph Koo (a.k.a. Gu Gaa-fai) on many popular TVB TV drama theme songs, many of which have become classics of the genre.

His works pushed the development of Cantopop to unprecedented popularity.

While well known and praised for his creative works in the entertainment and advertisement fields, Wong was also famous for his vulgar and indelicate jokes.

He had a series of best-selling joke books.

1963

In 1963, he graduated from the Chinese Department, Faculty of Arts of the University of Hong Kong.

1970

He was regarded as responsible for breaking the barrier to many cultural taboos in Hong Kong during the conservative environment in the 1970s.

He is best remembered as the person who came up with the slogan "Two kids are good enough" for The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong.

Wong hosted several TV programs, mostly interviews or talk shows oriented towards adults, on both TVB and ATV.

One of the talk shows called "Off-guard Tonight" (今夜不設防), co-hosted by Wong and his close friends Chua Lam and Ni Kuang on ATV, is particularly remembered.

As a singer, he is a tenor with 2.5 octaves in chest voice due to him being a heavy smoker.

Due to his narrow vocal range, he only released one album despite being a keen singer.

1976

Wong once said the most important love of his life was Eunice Lam, a writer whom he lived with from 1976 to 1990, but did not marry.

Lam was also a radio host, and was the sister of Richard Lam, a Cantopop lyricist.

1983

Wong received an MPhil degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1983 for his study in Cantonese opera.

1990

In the 1990s, Wong's creative works became less popular, and many entertainment companies featured fewer of Wong's songs.

Some TV shows hosted by Wong were also unpopular.

Wong decided to return to Hong Kong University to get a doctorate degree in Hong Kong popular culture.

His dissertation essay is now in the library of Hong Kong University.

2003

In May 2003, in the midst of his fight with lung cancer, he obtained a PhD degree from the Department of Sociology, University of Hong Kong.

2004

Wong died on 24 November 2004 of lung cancer after a four-year battle at the age of 63.

Wong was born Wong Jum-sum in Panyu, in what now is part of Guangzhou, China.

On 24 November 2004, Wong died at the Union Hospital in Hong Kong.

His funeral was a low-key family funeral as per his wishes.

Hong Kong citizens reflected on his career and accomplishments during this time.

In the following days, the news of his death became the primary media headline in Hong Kong, and his compositions were played throughout the week.

A remembrance ceremony took place at Hong Kong Stadium, with over 15,000 attending this ceremony.

Wong was officially married twice, but had three notable relationships.

He had three children with his first wife, singer Wah Wa.

Their sons were Wong Yue-hon (黃宇瀚) and Wong Yue-man (黃宇文).

Their marriage ended while Hua Wa was pregnant with their only daughter, Ursule Wong (黃宇詩).