Ke Huy Quan Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Wife, Awards, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Movies

Ke Huy Quan is an actor best known for his early roles in iconic 1980s films such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies.

As a child actor, he gained fame playing Short Round alongside Harrison Ford in the Indiana Jones series and later portrayed Data, the inventive kid, in The Goonies.

After facing limited opportunities in Hollywood due to his ethnicity, Ke Huy stopped acting for nearly two decades.

However, in 2022, he made a celebrated return with the critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once, where his role as Waymond Wang earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Profile

•  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
• Profession: Actor, stunt choreographer
•  Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Corinna “Echo” Quan
•  Children: N/A
•  Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Asian (Vietnamese-Chinese)
• Net worth: Approximately $2 million

Early Life and Education

Ke Huy Quan was born in Saigon, South Vietnam, on August 20, 1971. At the age of eight, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, he fled his home country as a refugee, arriving in Hong Kong before ultimately resettling in the United States with his family in 1979.

In 2024, Quan is now 53 years old, having spent much of his early life navigating the complexities of being a refugee and adapting to life in the U.S.

His family first settled in Southern California, where he attended school. Quan’s acting journey began serendipitously when he accompanied his younger brother to an open casting call for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

After impressing the filmmakers, including Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, he was cast as Short Round at just 12 years old. Following his early success,

Quan later attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated from the School of Cinematic Arts with a degree in film. His time at USC marked his shift 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 working on Wong Kar-wai’s film 2046 in 2004. Echo was part of the production crew, and the two eventually developed a close relationship that led to marriage.

Though the couple has chosen to keep much of their personal life private, they have been together for over two decades.

The couple has no children, and Echo has played a crucial role in supporting Quan through his struggles in Hollywood, particularly when he considered giving up acting altogether.

There have been no reports of extramarital affairs or marital discord, and their partnership has been described as one of mutual support and perseverance.

Career

Ke Huy Quan‘s acting career began with a bang when he starred in two major 1980s blockbusters: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and The Goonies (1985).

These roles earned him widespread recognition as a young actor, but as he grew older, the opportunities for Asian actors in Hollywood dwindled.

In the 1990s, Quan transitioned from acting to working behind the camera, pursuing a career in stunt choreography and assistant directing.

He notably worked on films like X-Men (2000) and The One (2001), where he coordinated fight scenes. In 2018, after being inspired by the success of Crazy Rich Asians, Quan decided to return to acting.

His big break came when he was cast in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), a role that earned him critical acclaim and several major awards. Since then, Quan has been a sought-after actor, including roles in Finding ‘Ohana (2021) and Disney+’s Loki series in 2023.

Awards

• Academy Award 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 a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (2023) – Everything Everywhere All at Once

Net Worth

Ke Huy Quan‘s net worth is estimated at approximately $2 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his acting career, early work as a child star, and recent resurgence in the film industry.

Social Media

•   Instagram: @kehuyquan
• Twitter: N/A

Filmography

• Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
•   The Goonies (1985)
• Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
•   Finding ‘Ohana (2021)
• Loki (2023)