With Harrison Ford, he portrays "Short Round" in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), which earns him his first significant acting role and helps him land subsequent roles. He also acted in The Goonies in 1985 as Data, the eccentric inventor and 007 movie aficionado who is adored by fans of the 1980s cult classic. Moreover, he appears in the 1987 films Red sun over the Bosphorus and Let's meet in paradise (1988). He is able to secure a part in the 1989–1991 television series Head of the Class during that time.
Ke Huy Quan's popularity in the 1990s was lower than it was in the decade before, with fewer and undoubtedly forgettable performances. He nevertheless continues to work in the entertainment industry as a stunt coordinator for various movies, such as The One and X-Men (2001). Before a twenty-year hiatus, his final acting role was in the 2002 film Second Time Around.
Ke Huy Quan has continued to work in the film industry after leaving the world of cinema in roles such as stunt coordinator, set decorator, and producer. In movies like "X-Men" and "The One," for instance, he has worked as a stunt coordinator's assistant.
Ke Huy Quan is not, however, restricted to the film industry. He also developed a strong interest in martial arts, becoming an expert in a number of disciplines like Taekwondo, Kung Fu, and Wing Chun. He established a martial arts school in Los Angeles where he taught and shared his knowledge with other enthusiasts.
Quan makes an appearance in the 2021 adventure movie Finding Ohana, which is reminiscent of The Goonies, primarily for emotional reasons. The genuine comeback is the performance he makes as Waymond Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once the following year. Being an Asian, it was challenging to find employment in Hollywood, so Quan remarked, "I quit being an actor for years and never believed I'd have this second shot." Since the movie is a complete hit, the former child actor is able to collect numerous awards, including the most coveted trophy: the Oscar, in this case for best supporting actor.
Ke Huy Quan, who was obviously moved as he won the prestigious prize, said, "My journey began on a boat, I spent a year in a refugee camp, and I ended up here on the most significant stage in Hollywood. These are real stories; they represent the "true American ideal," despite claims to the contrary.
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