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Ke Huy Quan recalls life-changing $100,000 residual check
In his new memoir, “Never Say Die,” Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan recounts a life-changing moment from his childhood as an actor. At age 12, while starring as Short Round in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” Quan received a surprise residual check from Lucasfilm for nearly $100,000.
Quan describes the event as a “quiet gesture” from director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas. He notes that at the time, it was highly unusual for child actors to receive a share of a film’s profits, a privilege typically reserved for major stars. The windfall, resulting from the massive success of the blockbuster sequel, was transformative for his family.
The memoir also touches upon Quan’s personal history, including his family’s escape from Vietnam and their time in refugee camps before settling in the United States. This follows his highly publicized career comeback in 2023, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Ke Huy Quan received a residual check for nearly $100,000 from Lucasfilm for his role in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. yve-style.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Quan was 12 years old when he played the character Short Round in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. yve-style.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The memoir details Quan's experience fleeing Vietnam with his father and living in refugee camps. yve-style.com · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quan won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once. yve-style.com · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The actor released a memoir titled Never Say Die. yve-style.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com · variety.com