Jonathan Ke Quan Biography

(Actor & Stunt Choreographer Known for His Films ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ & ‘The Goonies’)

Birthday: August 20, 1971 (Leo)

Born In: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Jonathan Ke Quan is a Vietnamese-American actor and stunt choreographer. He is known for playing Richard Wang in the adventure comedy film ‘The Goonies’ and for portraying Short Round in the flick ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. As a stunt choreographer, Quan has contributed to the making of the superhero movie ‘X-Men.’ He is also known for his roles in a number of television programs, the most prominent one being the character of Sam in ‘Together We Stand.’ His contributions to Hollywood as well as Japanese, Taiwanese, and South Korean cinema have earned him the status of an international superstar. He is well-educated and is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of Manchester. Despite being a popular celebrity, he is known for being humble and soft-spoken. He is a very private person and doesn’t like to share details of his personal life with the media.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Jonathan Luke Ke Huy Quan

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Corinna

Born Country: Vietnam

Actors American Men

Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Males

Ancestry: Chinese Australian, Vietnamese American

City: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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education: University Of Southern California

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    What is Jonathan Ke Quan's ethnicity?

    Jonathan Ke Quan is of Vietnamese descent.
  • 2

    Has Jonathan Ke Quan appeared in any television shows?

    Yes, Jonathan Ke Quan has made appearances in television shows such as "Head of the Class" and "Together We Stand."
  • 3

    Is Jonathan Ke Quan still acting in movies?

    Jonathan Ke Quan took a break from acting in the late 2000s, but there have been rumors of his return to the big screen.
  • 4

    Does Jonathan Ke Quan have any social media accounts?

    Jonathan Ke Quan is known for maintaining a private life and does not actively engage in social media platforms.
Career
Jonathan Ke Quan started acting at the age of 12, appearing in the 1984 action-adventure film ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’. Soon after this, he played the role of an inventor named Richard "Data" Wang in the adventure comedy film ‘The Goonies’. In 1986, he was cast as Sam in the short-lived television series ‘Together We Stand’. The same year, Quan played a pickpocket orphan in the Taiwanese flick ‘It Takes a Thief’. He starred in the Japanese film ‘Passengers’ alongside Japanese singer Honda Minako in 1987.
In the year 1989, the actor played a role in another Japanese movie titled ‘Cousin Dave Stole the Cookie’. Two years later, he joined the cast of the American sitcom ‘Head of the Class’ as Jasper Kwong and also got featured in the movie ‘Breathing Fire’. He played a minor role in the film ‘Encino Man’ in 1992. He next did a Mandarin language TV show called ‘The Big Eunuch and the Little Carpenter’ that ran for 40 episodes. Quan got a role in the Hong Kong/Vietnam collaboration ‘Red Pirate’ in 1996. His last onscreen appearance was in the 2002 Hong Kong flick ‘Second Time Around,’ alongside Cecilia Cheung and Ekin Cheng.
Jonathan Ke Quan has also served as a stunt choreographer on the American superhero film ‘X-Men’ and the sci-fi martial arts film ‘The One’ as the assistant of the well-known fight choreographer Corey Yuen.
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Family & Personal Life
Jonathan Ke Quan was born as Quan Kế Huy on August 20, 1971 in Saigon (present day Ho Chi Minh City), South Vietnam. He has an elder brother. He was forced to leave his native country when the Army of the Republic of Vietnam was eventually defeated during the Fall of Saigon. His family was given political asylum when they immigrated to USA.
Quan studied at Mount Gleason Jr. High and Alhambra High School in California. After high school, he attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. Later on, he graduated from University of Manchester, the United Kingdom. The actor is fluent in Vietnamese, Mandarin, English and Cantonese. He is married to a lady named Corinna.
Facts About Jonathan Ke Quan
Jonathan Ke Quan, known for his roles in "The Goonies" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," is also a skilled martial artist, having trained under the legendary Bruce Lee.
In addition to his acting career, Jonathan Ke Quan has worked behind the scenes in the film industry as a stunt coordinator and assistant director.
Jonathan Ke Quan is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Vietnamese, and Cantonese.
Despite his success in Hollywood, Jonathan Ke Quan has maintained a relatively low profile in the media and prefers to focus on his personal life and interests.
Jonathan Ke Quan is passionate about giving back to the community and has been involved in various charitable endeavors over the years.

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