James Wong

Description: (Television producer)

James Wong is a Cantonese-American writer, producer and director of television series and Hollywood movies. His meeting with Glen Morgan, while at school went on to create a historical pair, who wrote and produced a series of television shows and films. After watching ‘Apocalypse Now’, he changed his major from engineering to films. He plunged into screenplay-writing right after college. His teaming with Morgan proved highly profitable as they took up various projects of writing, story editing, producing, and directing on television. The duo’s association with American writer-producer-director Chris Carter gave them one of their best projects so-far, the science fiction-supernatural TV series ‘The X-Files’, for which they scripted a number of episodes in seasons one, two and four. What added to their rising career was an $8 million deal with 20th Century Fox Television, as part of which they created and produced the short-lived science fiction series ‘Space: Above and Beyond’ and supernatural drama series ‘Millennium’. Besides television, he also exhibited his skills in Hollywood by making a couple of successful films, including ‘Final Destination’, ‘The One’, ‘Final Destination 3’, ‘Dragonball Evolution’, and ‘Black Christmas’

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Birthday April 20, 1959 (Taurus)
Alternative names Jim Wong, James 'Chargers' Wong
Spouse/Ex- Teena Wong
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Where did James Wong attend college? James Wong attended the University of California, Los Angeles.
What is James Wong's notable work in the film industry? James Wong is known for his work as a screenwriter, director, and producer, with notable projects such as "Final Destination" and "The X-Files."
Has James Wong ever worked on television series? Yes, James Wong has worked on various television series, including "American Horror Story" and "The Event."
What genres does James Wong typically work in? James Wong is known for his work in the horror, thriller, and science fiction genres.
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