James Wong

Hong Kong lyricist, composer, television presenter, writer and actor (1941–2004)
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James Wong
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James Wong

Summary

James Wong is a human[1]. Born in Kuang-chou[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1941[3]. He passed away in Union Hospital[4]. He died on November 24, 2004[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6], film director[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], and creative director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Wong's place of birth was Kuang-chou[2].
  • James Wong passed away in Union Hospital[4].
  • James Wong was born on March 18, 1941[3].
  • James Wong was born on March 18, 1940[12].
  • James Wong died on November 24, 2004[5].
  • Among James Wong's spouses was Wah Wa[13].
  • A child of James Wong was Ursule Wong[14].
  • James Wong held citizenship in Republic of China[15].
  • James Wong held citizenship in British Hong Kong[16].
  • James Wong held citizenship in People's Republic of China[17].
  • Chinese was James Wong's native language[18].
  • James Wong's professions included lyricist[6].
  • James Wong's professions included film director[7].
  • James Wong's professions included actor[8].
  • James Wong worked as a songwriter[9].
  • James Wong's professions included creative director[10].
  • James Wong's professions included writer[19].
  • James Wong's field of work was film score[20].
  • James Wong was educated at University of Hong Kong[21].
  • James Wong was educated at University of Hong Kong[22].
  • James Wong was educated at University of Hong Kong[23].
  • James Wong's education included a stint at Tack Ching Primary School[24].
  • James Wong's education included a stint at La Salle College[25].
  • A notable work attributed to James Wong is Chong Hoi Yat Sing Siu[26].
  • James Wong's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Wong's place of birth was Kuang-chou[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 18, 1941[3] and March 18, 1940[12]. Chinese was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Hong Kong[21], a public research university[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1911[30], headquartered in Lung Fu Shan[31]; Tack Ching Primary School[24], a primary school[32], in People's Republic of China[33], founded in 1923[34]; and La Salle College[25], a secondary school[35], in People's Republic of China[36], founded in 1932[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[6], film director[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], creative director[10], and writer[19]. James Wong's field of work was film score[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Wong is Chong Hoi Yat Sing Siu[26].

Personal Life

James Wong was married to Wah Wa[13]. A child of him was Ursule Wong[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].

Death and Burial

James Wong died on November 24, 2004[5]. He passed away in Union Hospital[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[38].

Why It Matters

James Wong ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was James Wong born?

James Wong was born in Kuang-chou[2].

Where did James Wong die?

James Wong passed away in Union Hospital[4].

Who was James Wong married to?

James Wong's spouses include Wah Wa[13].

What did James Wong do for work?

James Wong worked as lyricist[6], film director[7], actor[8], songwriter[9], and creative director[10].

Where did James Wong go to school?

James Wong was educated at University of Hong Kong[21], University of Hong Kong[22], University of Hong Kong[23], and Tack Ching Primary School[24].

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  22. [38] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Nashona · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 142381
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P10018]]: 142381, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/118211322|James Wong (#118211322)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/4824|George Eastman Museum"
  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Unmarried partner Eunice Lam
    Ancestral home Panyu District
    Instrument voice, harmonica
    Family name Wong, Huang
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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