Ke Huy Quan is an actor known for his early roles in iconic 1980s films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Goonies.
As a child actor, he rose to fame starring in “Short Round” opposite Harrison Ford in the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” series, and later played the creative child Data in “The Goonies.”
Ke Huy took a break from acting for nearly two decades after facing limited opportunities in Hollywood due to her race.
However, he returned in 2022 with the critically acclaimed The Good Luck, winning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role as Simon Wong.
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- Full name: Quan Kế Huy
- Nickname: Ke Huy Quan, Jonathan Ke Quan
- Date of birth: August 20, 1971
- Age: 53 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Saigon, South Vietnam
- Nationality: Vietnamese-American
- Occupation: Actor, stunt director
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Corinna “Echo” Quan
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Asian (Vietnamese Chinese)
- Net worth: Approximately $2 million
early life and education
Ke Huy Quan was born on August 20, 1971 in Saigon, South Vietnam. After the Vietnam War, he fled his country as a refugee at the age of eight, arriving in Hong Kong and eventually settling in the United States. Traveled to the United States with his family in 1979.
Turning 53 in 2024, he spent much of his early life navigating the complexities of refugee status and adjusting to life in the United States
His family first settled in Southern California, where he attended school. Quan Quan’s acting career began when he accompanied his younger brother to an open casting call for “Raiders of the Lost Ark: Temple of Doom.”
After impressing filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, he was cast in short films at just 12 years old. Following his early success,
Quan later attended the University of Southern California (USC) and graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts with a degree in film. His time at USC marked his transition from acting to working behind the scenes as a stunt choreographer and assistant director.
personal life
Ke Huy Quan is married to Corinna “Echo” Quan, whom he met while filming Wong Kar-Wai’s 2046 movie in 2004. Echo was a member of the cast, and the two eventually formed a close relationship and got married.
Although the couple has chosen to keep much of their personal life private, they have been together for more than two decades.
The couple had no children, and Echo played a crucial role in supporting Quan’s struggles in Hollywood, especially when he considered giving up acting altogether.
There were no reports of extramarital affairs or marital discord, and their partnership was described as one of mutual support and perseverance.
Profession
Ke Huy Quan’s acting career was on a roll when he starred in two 1980s blockbusters: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and The Goonies (The Goonies) (1985).
As a young actor, these roles earned him widespread recognition, but as he got older, opportunities in Hollywood became increasingly rare for Asian actors.
In the 1990s, Quan switched from acting to working behind the scenes, pursuing a career as a stunt choreographer and assistant director.
He was particularly involved in the production of films such as “X-Men” (2000) and “The One and Only” (2001), in which he coordinated the fight scenes. In 2018, inspired by the success of “Crazy Rich Asians”, Quan decided to return to the entertainment industry.
His big break came when he was cast in The Good Luck (2022), a role that earned him critical acclaim and several major awards. Since then, Quan has become a popular actor, with roles in Finding ‘Ohana (2021) and Disney+’s Loki series in 2023.
Awards
- Oscar for Best Supporting Actor (2023) – Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor (2023) – Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2023) – All at once
net worth
Ke Huy Quan’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million. His wealth comes primarily from his acting career, early career as a child actor, and more recent resurgence in the film industry.
social media
- Instagram: @kehuyquan
- Twitter: N/A
film chronology
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- The Goonies (1985)
- Everything happens at once (2022)
- Looking for Ohana(2021)
- Rocky(2023)
