Ke Huy Quan (also known as Jonathan Ke Quan) is an actor and stunt coordinator who was born in Vietnam in 1971. Recently, he won his first Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his exceptional performance in the 2022 movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once".
Ke Huy Quan's acting career was successful, particularly during the 1980s and early 1990s when he starred in some of the most popular films of the time. He became well-known for his roles in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "The Goonies," both of which are considered classic adventure movies.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Ke Huy Quan has also worked behind the scenes as a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer. Overall, he had a successful acting career and remains a beloved figure in popular culture for his memorable roles in classic films.
Ke Huy Quan's notable Movies
Ke Huy Quan has appeared in several notable movies throughout his career, including:
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) - In this adventure film, Ke Huy Quan played the role of Short Round, a young orphan who helps Indiana Jones on his quest to recover the sacred Sankara Stones.
"The Goonies" (1985) - In this popular family adventure film, Ke Huy Quan played the role of Data, a gadget-loving member of a group of friends who go on a treasure hunt to save their neighborhood from being destroyed.
"Breathing Fire" (1991) - In this martial arts action film, Ke Huy Quan played the role of Tony, a young man who seeks revenge against the gang members who killed his parents.
"Encino Man" (1992) - In this comedy film, Ke Huy Quan played the role of Kim, the best friend of the main character Dave, who discovers a frozen caveman in his backyard.
"X-Men" (2000) - In this superhero film, Ke Huy Quan played the role of Jubilation Lee (a.k.a. Jubilee), a mutant with the ability to generate explosive plasmoids.
"Second Time Around" (2002) - In this romantic comedy film, Ke Huy Quan played the role of Tommy Chan, a Chinese immigrant who falls in love with a divorced mother played by Linda Thorson.
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" (2013) - In this fantasy adventure film, Ke Huy Quan served as the motion capture actor for the character of the dwarf Bofur, played by James Nesbitt.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" (2022) - In this absurdist fiction movie Ke Huy Quan plays Waymond, the meta-verse traveling husband. This multifaceted role required him to work with separate coaches in the areas of acting, dialogue and voice.
Ke Huy Quan as Stunt Coordinator
Ke Huy Quan has worked as a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer in addition to his acting career. He began working in this capacity in the early 2000s, and has since contributed his skills to several films and TV shows.
One notable example of Ke Huy Quan's work as a stunt coordinator is in the TV series "Martial Law" (1998-2000), in which he also played the character of Chester 'Chet' Rollins. He was responsible for choreographing the fight scenes in the series, which was set in the world of martial arts and featured a lot of action sequences.
Ke Huy Quan has also worked as a stunt coordinator on films such as "The One" (2001), "Cradle 2 the Grave" (2003), and "X-Men 2" (2003). His expertise in martial arts and experience as an actor helped him to create dynamic and exciting fight sequences that were both visually impressive and realistic. Overall, Ke Huy Quan's work as a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer has been well-received and has added to his reputation as a multi-talented performer in the film industry.
Ke Huy Quan's Early Life
Ke Huy Quan was born on August 20, 1971, in Saigon, South Vietnam (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam). He is of Chinese descent and his family fled to the United States as refugees when he was a young child, following the fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces in 1975.
Ke Huy Quan grew up in California, where he attended Alhambra High School. He began studying martial arts at a young age, and eventually became a black belt in several different styles, including Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Wing Chun. His martial arts training would later become an asset in his acting career, particularly in his work as a stunt coordinator and fight choreographer.
Ke Huy Quan was discovered by a film producer when he was performing with his martial arts group at a talent show, which led to his first acting role in the film "Temple of Doom" at the age of 12. He continued to act in films throughout his teenage years, and eventually went on to study at the University of Manchester in England, where he earned a degree in linguistics.
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