Ke Huy Quan - Actor Profile

Ke Huy Quan

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 20, 1971
Birth Place: Saigon, Vietnam [now Ho Chi Minh City]

About Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan (/ˌkiː.hwiː.ˈkwɑːn/ KEE-hwee-KWAHN; Vietnamese: Quan Kế Huy; born August 20, 1971), also known as Jonathan Ke Quan, is an American actor. His accolades include a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. Born in Vietnam, Quan immigrated to the United States as a child. As a child actor, he rose to fame playing Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and Data in The Goonies (1985). Following a few roles as a young adult in the 1990s, he took a 19-year acting hiatus, during which he worked as a stunt choreographer and assistant director. Quan returned to acting with the family adventure film Finding ʻOhana (2021), followed by the critically acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), a performance that won him various accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is the first Vietnam-born actor to win an Academy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. He has since starred in the second season of the Disney+ series Loki in 2023 and in the Disney animated film Zootopia 2 in 2025. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ke Huy Quan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ke Huy Quan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ke Huy Quan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ke Huy Quan's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Ke Huy Quan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ke Huy Quan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ke Huy Quan's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ke Huy Quan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender Avatar Xian (voice) Flop Similar →
2025 The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular Self Flop Similar →
2025 Zootopia 2 Gary De'Snake (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2025 The Electric State Dr. Amherst / P.C (voice) Hit Similar →
2025 Love Hurts Marvin Gable Average Similar →
2024 Music by John Williams Self - Actor Super Hit Similar →
2024 Kung Fu Panda 4 Han (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 Self - 'O.B.' Super Hit Similar →
2023 The New Face of Hollywood – A Soul of a Nation Presentation Self Flop Similar →
2022 Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Everything Everywhere All at Once Waymond Wang Super Hit Similar →
2021 Finding ʻOhana George Phan Average Similar →
2003 Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Second Time Around Sing Average Similar →
1997 Red Pirate Kwan Chia Chiang Flop Similar →
1992 Encino Man Kim Average Similar →
1991 Breathing Fire Charlie Moore Average Similar →
1987 Passenger Rick Flop Similar →
1986 It Takes a Thief - Flop Similar →
1985 The Goonies Data Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Making Of The Goonies Self Hit Similar →
1984 The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' Self Hit Similar →
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Short Round Hit Similar →
N/A Fairytale in New York - Flop Similar →
N/A Bad Boy Cameron Flop Similar →

Ke Huy Quan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ke Huy Quan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ke Huy Quan is "Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Everything Everywhere All at Once" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ke Huy Quan acted in?

Ke Huy Quan has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ke Huy Quan?

Other notable films include "Music by John Williams", "Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford", and "Everything Everywhere All at Once".

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