Jonathan Ke Quan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 20, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Saigon, South Vietnam (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Jonathan Ke Quan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Roles in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,' 'The Goonies,' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.' |
Intro
Jonathan Ke Quan is a Vietnamese-American actor and stunt choreographer best known for his childhood roles as Short Round in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' and Data in 'The Goonies.' He made a widely acclaimed comeback with his Oscar-winning performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
Early Life & Background
Jonathan Ke Quan was born in 1971 in Saigon, South Vietnam. His family fled the country following the Fall of Saigon in 1975, immigrating to the United States as refugees.
Career Highlights
- Made his film debut as Short Round in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984) [1][2].
- Portrayed Data in 'The Goonies' (1985) [1][2].
- Worked behind the scenes as a stunt choreographer and assistant on several films, including with Wong Kar-wai [2][3].
- Returned to acting with a major role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' (2022), winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor [1][2].
Trivia
- He is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese [2].
- Studied Taekwondo and later worked as a stunt choreographer [2][3].
- Quan is one of only two actors of Asian descent to win an acting Oscar at the Academy Awards as of 2023 [1].
FAQs
People also ask
Jonathan Ke Quan is 54 years old.
Jonathan Ke Quan was born the 20 August 1971.
Saigon, South Vietnam (now Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam).
On His Birth-Day
About August 20th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1971, the FBI began a covert investigation into journalist Daniel Schorr, who had reported on the Nixon administration's failure to fund Catholic schools, leading to scrutiny of his activities.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1971 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: I'm Still Waiting by Diana Ross
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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