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Ke Huy Quan, the child actor who stole our hearts in the 1980s, has made a triumphant comeback in Hollywood. Quan, who starred in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “The Goonies” as a child, disappeared from the screen in his twenties. However, after a hiatus of over 20 years, he returned to acting and won an Oscar on Sunday for Best Supporting Actor in “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.”
Quan’s story is a remarkable one. He was born in Vietnam and left the country as a refugee with his father when he was just seven years old. They eventually landed in Hong Kong, where Quan’s father worked as a chef, while his mother and siblings settled in Malaysia.
In the 1980s, Quan was cast as Harrison Ford’s sidekick in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and then as a member of the gang in “The Goonies.” However, after those two movies, he struggled to find work and eventually gave up on acting.
Instead, Quan went back to school and studied film at the University of Southern California. He transitioned into working behind the camera, but the desire to act never really went away.
In 2020, Quan decided to give acting one last try. Two weeks later, he landed the role of Uncle Jimmy in “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.” The film, which stars Michelle Yeoh, tells the story of a woman who travels through multiple dimensions to save the universe.
Quan’s performance in the film has been hailed as one of the best of the year, and he has now won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. It’s a remarkable achievement for an actor who was once considered a has-been in Hollywood.
Quan’s story is a reminder that sometimes success comes when we least expect it. Despite the setbacks and disappointments he faced in his career, he never gave up on his dream. And now, at the age of 51, he’s enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight.
It’s clear that Ke Huy Quan’s inspiring background, from his refugee past to his Hollywood comeback, has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. We can’t wait to see what he does next.
