Ke Huy Quan, also known as Jonathan Ke Quan, is a Vietnamese-American actor who rose to fame as a child actor in the 1980s with iconic roles in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' and 'The Goonies'. After a 19-year hiatus, he made a remarkable comeback in 2021, winning numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
August 20, 1971
Ke Huy Quan was born in Saigon, South Vietnam, into a family of Chinese descent with eight siblings.
Fleeing Vietnam
1975
Three years after the end of the Vietnam War, Quan fled Vietnam with his family. He, along with his father and five siblings, went to Hong Kong, while his mother and three other siblings went to Malaysia.
Moving to the United States
1979
Quan's entire family was admitted to the United States as part of the Refugee Admissions Program. He grew up in California, attending Mount Gleason Junior High School and Alhambra High School.
Breakthrough Role in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
1984
Quan made his film debut as Short Round in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', opposite Harrison Ford.
Role in 'The Goonies'
1985
Quan played Data in 'The Goonies', another iconic role that cemented his status as a child star.
Early Adult Acting Career
1990s
Quan appeared in a few roles as a young adult, including TV shows 'Together We Stand', 'Head of the Class', and 'Tales from the Crypt'.
Career Shift to Stunt Choreography and Assistant Directing
2000-2004
Quan worked as a stunt choreographer and assistant director on films like 'X-Men', 'The One', and '2046'.
Inspiration to Return to Acting
2018
The success of 'Crazy Rich Asians' inspired Quan to return to acting.
Casting in 'Finding ʻOhana'
2019
Quan was cast in a supporting role in the Netflix film 'Finding ʻOhana', released in 2021.
Casting in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'
2020
Quan was announced as a cast member of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', a film that would later earn him numerous awards.
Release of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'
2022
The film was released to overwhelming acclaim, with Quan's performance receiving near unanimous praise and media attention.
Awards and Recognition
2023
Quan won a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'. He was also named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe
2023
Quan joined the cast of the second season of the Disney+ series 'Loki', receiving a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for his performance.
Voice Role in 'Kung Fu Panda 4'
2024
Quan had a voice role in 'Kung Fu Panda 4', further expanding his acting repertoire.
