Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ke Huy Quan
Discover the career path of Ke Huy Quan, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ke Huy Quan, also known as Jonathan Ke Quan, is an American actor celebrated for his recent career resurgence. After a successful child acting career in the 1980s with roles in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "The Goonies," he stepped away from acting for many years. He returned to the screen to critical acclaim, winning an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Saturn Award for his performance in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." He also received a BAFTA nomination, solidifying his comeback as a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
1984: Role in Indiana Jones
In 1984, Ke Huy Quan rose to fame as a child actor, playing Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
1984: Starring in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
In 1984, at the age of 13, Ke Huy Quan starred as Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. He was later nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for his performance.
1985: Co-starring in The Goonies
In 1985, Ke Huy Quan co-starred in The Goonies as Richard "Data" Wang, a member of the eponymous group of children.
1986: Role in It Takes a Thief and Together We Stand
In 1986, Ke Huy Quan played a pickpocket orphan in the Taiwanese movie It Takes a Thief. He also appeared in the TV series Together We Stand.
1987: Appearance in Passengers
In 1987, Ke Huy Quan appeared in the Japanese movie Passengers (Passenjā Sugisarishi Hibi [ja]) with the Japanese idol singer Honda Minako.
1990: Role in Head of the Class
From 1990 to 1991, Ke Huy Quan played Jasper Kwong in the sitcom Head of the Class.
1991: Starring in Breathing Fire
In 1991, Ke Huy Quan starred in the movie Breathing Fire and also had a small role in Encino Man.
1993: Starring in Eunuch & Carpenter
In 1993, Ke Huy Quan played the starring role in the Mandarin-language Taiwan TV show Eunuch & Carpenter.
2000: Voodoo wins at Slamdance Film Festival
In 2000, Ke Huy Quan's comedy horror short film titled Voodoo, which he edited, won the Audience Award at the Slamdance Film Festival.
2001: Stunt Choreographer for The One
In 2001, Ke Huy Quan helped Corey Yuen as a stunt choreographer for The One.
2004: Assistant Director for 2046
In 2004, Ke Huy Quan worked as assistant director on Wong Kar-wai's 2046.
2018: Inspired by Crazy Rich Asians
In 2018, Ke Huy Quan was inspired to return to acting following the success of Crazy Rich Asians.
2019: Cast in Finding 'Ohana
In 2019, Ke Huy Quan was cast in a supporting role in the Netflix film Finding ʻOhana.
January 2020: Cast Member of Everything Everywhere All at Once
In January 2020, Ke Huy Quan was announced as a cast member of Everything Everywhere All at Once.
2021: Release of Finding ʻOhana
In 2021, Ke Huy Quan appeared in the Netflix film Finding ʻOhana.
2021: Return to Acting with Finding 'Ohana
In 2021, Ke Huy Quan returned to acting in the family adventure film Finding ʻOhana.
February 2022: Joining the cast of American Born Chinese
In February 2022, Ke Huy Quan joined the cast of the TV adaptation of American Born Chinese for Disney+.
March 2022: Release of Everything Everywhere All at Once
In March 2022, Everything Everywhere All at Once was released to overwhelming acclaim, becoming the most-awarded film of all time. Ke Huy Quan's performance received near unanimous praise and media attention.
September 2022: Joining the cast of Loki Season 2
In September 2022, Ke Huy Quan joined the cast for the second season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Loki for Disney+.
2022: Acclaim for Everything Everywhere All at Once
In 2022, Ke Huy Quan starred in Everything Everywhere All at Once, earning critical acclaim and various awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
June 2023: Invitation to Join the Academy
In June 2023, Ke Huy Quan was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an actor.
2023: Golden Globe and Academy Award Wins
In 2023, Ke Huy Quan won a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
2023: Recognition as an Influential Person
In 2023, Time magazine recognized Ke Huy Quan as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He also starred in the second season of the Disney+ series Loki and the upcoming Disney film Zootopia 2.
2024: Voice Role in Kung Fu Panda 4
In 2024, Ke Huy Quan had a voice role in Kung Fu Panda 4.
2025: Starring in Love Hurts
In 2025, Ke Huy Quan will be starring in a leading role in Love Hurts.
2046: Assistant Director for 2046
In 2004, Ke Huy Quan worked as assistant director on Wong Kar-wai's 2046.
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