Ke Huy Quan
Biography
Ke Huy Quan is an American actor born on August 20, 1971, in Saigon, Vietnam. He rose to fame as a child actor playing notable roles in films such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies. Following a few roles as a young adult in the 1990s, Quan took a 19-year acting hiatus during which he worked in other capacities. He returned to acting with the family adventure film Finding ʻOhana in 2021, followed by the critically acclaimed film Everything. Quan has 52 known acting credits and has been known by various names including Jonathan Ke Quan and Jonathan Quan.
Career overview
Ke Huy Quan began his acting career as a child, gaining fame for his roles in several films. He rose to prominence playing Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Data in The Goonies. These early performances showcased his talent and helped establish him as a rising star in the industry.
Following his early success, Quan continued to work in the entertainment industry, albeit at a slower pace. He appeared in a few roles as a young adult in the 1990s, but then took a 19-year hiatus from acting. During this time, he pursued other interests, including working as a stunt choreographer and assistant director.
Quan returned to acting with the family adventure film Finding ʻOhana in 2021, marking a significant comeback to the industry. His subsequent role in the critically acclaimed film Everything is notable for reviving his acting career and bringing attention to his work.
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- Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) as Avatar Xian (voice)
- Zootopia 2 (2025) as Gary De'Snake (voice)
- The Electric State (2025) as Dr. Amherst / P.C (voice)
- Love Hurts (2025) as Marvin Gable
- The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (2025) as Self
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) as Han (voice)
- Music by John Williams (2024) as Self - Actor
- 100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023) as Self
- American Born Chinese (2023) as Jamie Yao / Freddy Wong
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023) as Self
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 (2023) as Self - 'O.B.'
- The New Face of Hollywood – A Soul of a Nation Presentation (2023) as Self
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) as Waymond Wang
- Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) as Self
- Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Thanks
- The White Lotus (2021) as Kenny Nguyen (voice)
- Loki (2021) as Ouroboros 'OB'
- Finding ʻOhana (2021) as George Phan
- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Enigma (2009) Stunts
- 2046 (2004) Assistant Director
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) as Self
- Second Time Around (2002) as Sing
- The One (2001) Stunts
- The Avenging Fist (2001) Stunts
- X-Men (2000) Fight Choreographer
- Voodoo (1999) Director of Photography
- Voodoo (1999) Producer
- Voodoo (1999) Editor
- The View (1997) as Self
- Red Pirate (1997) as Kwan Chia Chiang
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Eunuch & Carpenter (1993) as 巴大家
- Encino Man (1992) as Kim
- Breathing Fire (1991) as Charlie Moore
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Josh
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Passenger (1987) as Rick
- Head of the Class (1986) as Jasper Kwong
- Together We Stand (1986) as Sam
- It Takes a Thief (1986)
- The Goonies (1985) as Data
- The Making Of The Goonies (1985) as Self
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Short Round
- The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984) as Self
- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Fairytale in New York
- Bad Boy as Cameron