Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan

Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-Winning Actor; Known for "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once" & "Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom"

Ke Huy Quan Biography

From refugee camp to Hollywood's biggest stage, Ke's story is one of resilience, tenacity, and unyielding courage in the face of out stacked odds.

Born into a family of Chinese descent with eight siblings, Quan, along with his father and five siblings, fled to Hong Kong when he was four years old, while Quan's mother and three other siblings went to Malaysia. After staying at a refugee camp in Hong Kong, Quan's entire family was admitted to the United States as part of the Refugee Admissions Program in 1979. Quan became a child actor shortly after and 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 in the 1990s, he took an almost 20-year acting hiatus during which he worked as a stunt choreographer and assistant director.

Quan recently returned to acting full-time in 2022, starring alongside Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Stephanie Hsu as the supporting role in A24’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning cultural phenomenon Everything Everywhere All At Once. Directed and written by Daniel Scheinertand Daniel Kwan, the film centers on an aging Chinese immigrant (Michelle Yeoh) who is swept up in an insane adventure where she alone can save what’s important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes. Quan plays Yeoh’s distanced yet undeniably good-hearted husband, “Waymond.” Quan has made an astounding impact on the awards landscape on behalf of his performance. This performance has garnered Quan an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Critics Choice Film Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Independent Spirit Award, Hollywood Critics Association Award, and the Gotham Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance. The film was the most decorated at the 95th Oscars, with eleven nominations and seven wins, including Best Picture.

On television, Quan can be seen in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese as series regular ‘Freddy Wong.’ The series follows Jinwang (Ben Wang), an average teenager juggling his high school social life with his immigrant home life. When he meets a new foreign student at school, even more worlds collide in Jin's life. Quan also stars alongside Daniel Wu and Michelle Yeoh.

Quan’s journey reminds us that the human spirit knows no bounds. It can transcend adversity and leap over hurdles. His story is a hymn to courage, an anthem to resilience, and an ode to the power of dreams.

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Ke Huy Quan Videos

Ke Huy Quan Wins Best Supporting Actor | 2023 Golden Globe Awards on NBC
Ke Huy Quan on the Feeling Asian Podcast
Ke Huy Quan Discusses Representation & His Filmmaking Journey

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Speaking fees for Ke Huy Quan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ke Huy Quan are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ke Huy Quan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Ke Huy Quan speak about?

Ke Huy Quan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Television & Film, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Entertainment and Celebrity.

Where does Ke Huy Quan travel from?

Ke Huy Quan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ke Huy Quan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ke Huy Quan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ke Huy Quan for your next private or corporate function.

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Ke Huy Quan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Television & Film and Asian & Pacific Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ke Huy Quan for live events is $100,000 - $200,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Ke Huy Quan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Simu Liu, Kelvin Yu and Randall Park. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ke Huy Quan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/03/2024.

Ke Huy Quan Videos

Ke Huy Quan Wins Best Supporting Actor | 2023 Golden Globe Awards on NBC
Ke Huy Quan on the Feeling Asian Podcast
Ke Huy Quan Discusses Representation & His Filmmaking Journey
Ke Huy Quan on Indiana Jones, Being in The Goonies & Return to Acting

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  • How do I book Ke Huy Quan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ke Huy Quan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ke Huy Quan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ke Huy Quan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ke Huy Quan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ke Huy Quan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ke Huy Quan are $100,000 - $200,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ke Huy Quan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ke Huy Quan speak about?

    Ke Huy Quan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Television & Film, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Entertainment and Celebrity.
  • Where does Ke Huy Quan travel from?

    Ke Huy Quan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ke Huy Quan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ke Huy Quan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ke Huy Quan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ke Huy Quan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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