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Ke Huy Quan, also known by his anglicized name Jonathan Ke Quan, is an accomplished American actor. He first gained fame as a child actor with his iconic roles as Short Round in the 1984 adventure classic Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and as Data in the beloved 1985 film The Goonies. After taking a hiatus from acting in the 1990s, Quan returned to the industry as an adult, working primarily as a stunt choreographer and assistant director.
Despite his lengthy break from acting, Quan proved that he hadn’t lost his touch with his outstanding performance in the 2022 science fiction film Everything Everywhere All at Once. His portrayal earned him several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Notably, Quan is only one of two actors of Asian descent to receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the first actor born in Vietnam to win an Academy Award.
Ke Huy Quan Age
Quan was born in Saigon, South Vietnam in August 20, 1971. He is 39 years old.
Ke Huy Quan Early life
He was born into a family of Chinese descent with eight siblings. After the North Vietnamese took control of Vietnam, Quan fled with his father and five siblings to Hong Kong, while his mother and three siblings went to Malaysia. After staying at a refugee camp in Hong Kong, Quan’s entire family was admitted to the United States as part of the Refugee Admissions Program in 1979.
Ke Huy Quan Education
Quan grew up in California and attended Mount Gleason Junior High School and Alhambra High School. After High school Quan enrolled in the University of Southern California and studied at the USC School of Cinematic Art.
Ke Huy Quan Acting Career
Quan made his acting debut in the 1985 film “The Goonies,” playing the character of Data. He quickly became a popular figure in Hollywood, starring in several other films such as “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984), “Encino Man” (1992), “Second Time Lucky” (1984), and “X-Men” (2000). Quan also appeared in various television shows like “Head of the Class,” “China Beach,” “Vanishing Son,” and “The Amazing Panda Adventure.”
In recent years, he has kept a relatively low profile. He currently resides in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, with his wife Echo Quan. Quan has also made a few public appearances and returned to acting, starring in the 2014 film “The Extendables” and the 2022 film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Outside of his film work, Quan is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly for organizations that benefit Asian-American communities. Huy Quan Films
- 2024 The Electric State
- 2022 Everything Everywhere All at Once
- 2021 Finding ʻOhana 2002 Second Time Around
- 1996 Red Pirate
- 1992 Encino Man
- 1991 Breathing Fire
- 1987 Passenger
- 1986 It Takes a Thief
- 1985 The Goonies
- 1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Ke Huy Quan TV Shows
- 2023 American Born Chinese
- 2023 Loki
- 1993 Eunuch & Carpenter
- 1990–1991 Head of the Class
- 1991 Tales from the Crypt
- 1986–1987 Together We Stand
Ke Huy Quan Marriage | Wife | Echo Quan
Quan is married to his wife Echo Quan, who worked as a translator for the film Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Ke Huy Quan children
There is limited personal information available on Quan children
Ke Huy Quan Net worth
His Net worth is estimated to be $1 million, according to various online sources.
Ke Huy Quan Height
Huy stands at 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm).
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